Coding for Biologists
About
The Life and Health Sciences sector in Northern Ireland has identified key skill gaps in biocomputing and programming. This week-long course aims to inspire and train up those interested in learning coding skills in Python and Linux.
This course is designed for those with a primary degree in science or engineering or in a related area. No prior knowledge of maths, computing or statistics is required.
Start date
Wednesday 12 February 2025.
Attendance dates
This course requires no campus attendance and is fully online, during Semester 2 in 2025.
The short course is timetabled for the following days:
- Wednesday 12 February, 10:00am - 2:00pm
- Thursday, 13 February, 10:00am - 2:00pm
- Friday 14 February, 10:00am - 2:00pm
- Monday 17 February, 10:00am - 2:00pm
- Tuesday 18 February, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Location
Delivered fully online.
Teaching, learning and assessment
Each day will consist of 2 hours of workshops and 2 hours of tutorials.
Teaching will be in a workshop format.. Suggested reading materials and tutorials will facilitate learning and understanding. Assessment is 100% coursework using on-line submission.
In order to complete the programme, all successful applicants must have access to a broadband connection, a computer or laptop, a webcam and a microphone. A basic-entry PC or laptop would be sufficient.
Career options
On successful completion of this programme students can choose to study further modules and build towards completion of a Postgraduate Certificate in Professional Development (PgCertPD).
Academic profile
Dr Shukla was was awarded twice (back-to-back) Ulster University’s ‘Distinguished Education Excellence Award’; first time under ‘Professional Practice Innovation’ category in 2018, and a second time under ‘Early Career Educator Category’ in 2019.
Further Information
Modules
This programme consists of one module which focuses on Python programming in Linux environment.
Entry requirements
Academic qualifications
Primary degree in science or engineering, or in a related area.
Eligibility
Places are limited and open to applicants who:
- are over 18 years of age;
- are eligible to work in Northern Ireland;
- are ‘settled’ in Northern Ireland, and has been ordinarily resident in the UK for at least three years; or
- are a person who has indefinite leave to enter or remain in the UK.
- meet the course specific entry requirements. See course pages for requirements.
- meet the Ulster University general entry requirements
Apply now - limited places available
There are a limited number of places for this course. Offers will be extended to those applicants who meet the entry requirements following successful completion of the application process. Applications will no longer be accepted or processed once all offers are extended. Applications will no longer be accepted or processed once all places are filled. Applications can not be considered once a course has started.
Please note you can only be funded by DfE for a maximum of two courses at any one time (including modules to a total of 45 credits per semester - if studying part-time).
- Click on the Apply Now button.
- This will take you to the online application system – if you have never used this before please click on First Time user account creation and create an account.
- Log into the system and click on New – create a new application.
- Choose Professional Develop Postgrad as the Application Type
- Choose Admission Term Academic Year 2024-2025 and complete your details.
- Click the Fill Out Application button.
- Click on Programme Selection.
- In the programme choice dropdown please choose: PG Cred Upskilling SKILLS PT Derry~Londonderry.
- Please type the title of the short course you wish to study in the box below the programme choice: Coding Skills for Biologists.
- For the question, Are you applying for a funded place on one of the DfE Skills programmes?, select Yes.
- Please complete all required application sections.
- Ensure your application is complete and then submit.
- You will receive a confirmation email that the application has been submitted, please ensure you check your junk mail as well as the inbox of the e-mail address listed on your application.
- If you have sent all required information and you have been successful, you will receive an unconditional offer. You must accept this offer via email and confirm acceptance online to secure your place.
- If you have not sent all required information, you will be asked to send outstanding items. If a place is still available and you have met all requirements, you will receive an unconditional offer. You must accept this offer via email and confirm acceptance online to secure your place.
IMPORTANT: If we have requested additional items, you do not have a guaranteed place. You may lose your space if you do not provide any required information by the deadline supplied in the Request for documentation Email - Once your place is accepted, you will receive an enrolment email. You must complete the online enrolment to confirm your place and start your course.
