1) Students should possess a UK University undergraduate degree or its equivalent outside the UK (usually at least a 2:1 honours degree or its equivalent).
2) Students are expected to possess a strong background in one or more of the following areas: bioinformatics, computer sciences and modelling, molecular biology and related sciences, engineering, or biotechnology. Physics, mathematics, or other backgrounds will also be considered on a case-by-case basis.
3) The minimum requirements for non-native speakers of English are:
a) IELTS 6.5 with 6.0 in each section;
b) TOEFL 580 with 55 in all sections and 4.0 in TWE;
c) TOEFL/CBT 237 with 22 in all sections plus 4.0 in writing section.