Natural Computation
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Entry requirements
A 2:1 Honours degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering, or another science or engineering subject with a significant computing component.
Months of entry
September
Course content
This multidisciplinary area is the study of computational systems that use ideas and gain inspiration from natural systems. The MRes programme explores current topics in natural computation, such as evolutionary algorithms, co-evolution, evolutionary design, nature-inspired optimisation techniques, evolutionary games, novel learning algorithms, artificial neural networks and theory of natural computation.
There is an increasing need from industry for professionals with knowledge of natural computation techniques. Our graduates develop a solid foundation to pursue a research and development career in industry or further studies.
Qualification, course duration and attendance options
- MRes
- full time12 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
Course contact details
- Name
- Postgraduate Admissions
- msc-admissions@cs.bham.ac.uk
- Phone
- +44 (0)121 415 8742