
Overview
Life Sciences is one of the strategic research fields at the University of Helsinki .
The multidisciplinary Master’s Programme in Life Science Informatics (LSI)integrates research excellence and research infrastructures in the Helsinki Institute of Life Sciences (HiLIFE). As a student, you will gain access to active research communities on three campuses: Kumpula, Viikki, and Meilahti.
The unique combination of study opportunities tailored from the offering of the three campuses provides an attractive educational profile.
As a graduate of the Life Science Informatics programme at University of Helsinki you will:
- Have first class knowledge and capabilities for a career in life science research and in expert duties in the public and private sectors
- Competence to work as a member of a group of experts
- Have understanding of the regulatory and ethical aspects of scientific research
- Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills for employment in an international and interdisciplinary professional setting
- Understand the general principles of mathematical modelling, computational, probabilistic and statistical analysis of biological data, and be an expert in one specific specialisation area of the LSI programme
- Understand the logical reasoning behind experimental sciences and be able to critically assess research-based information
- Have mastered scientific research, making systematic use of investigation or experimentation to discover new knowledge
- Have the ability to report results in a clear and understandable manner for different target groups
- Have good opportunities to continue your studies for a doctoral degree
Career
After completing the Master Programme in Life Science Informatics (LSI), you have excellent opportunities to apply and perform postgraduate studies either at the University of Helsinki, at other universities in Finland, or abroad. As a graduate, you can also find employment, for example, in health sector enterprises, such as bioindustry.
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The Master’s Programme in Life Science Informatics has four study tracks:- Bioinformatics and Systems Medicine
- Biomathematics
- Biostatistics
- Eco-evolutionary Informatics
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Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
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Visit official programme websiteAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
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General requirements
- Eligibility to apply for a master's programme requires an applicable bachelor's degree or other equivalent qualification.
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FreeTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 0 EUR per year and a duration of 24 months.
Funding
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