The Master Programme in Bioinformatics - Biology Background from Uppsala University is designed for those of you who wish to focus on the exciting interdisciplinary field of bioinformatics, which combines computer sciences, mathematics and biology.
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Bioinformatics - Biology Background, M.Sc.
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The Master Programme in Bioinformatics - Biology Background from Uppsala University offers advanced courses in bioinformatics, where theory and practice from various fields of science such as mathematics, computer science and biology are combined. During the programme, you will meet researchers pursuing new knowledge advances within each respective field, and there will be considerable opportunities where you can contribute to the rapid development of bioinformatics.
You will gain hands-on experience in a research group and be able to further develop a programme for analysis of new pharmaceutical candidates, or produce a programme module for analysis of suitable target molecules for a diagnostic tool.
The Master Programme in Bioinformatics will provide you with both theoretical and practical knowledge in molecular biology, data management and programming, as well as bioinformatics applications within these fields. Through project-based courses, you will also learn how to plan, execute and finalise projects.
Career
Depending on your chosen specialisation in the second year, you may work with research and development in: research laboratories, hospitals, pharmaceutical companies, biotech companies and software companies with specialisation in bioinformatics applications.
Currently, most of our alumni are working in research-related environments within the academy or in close cooperation with the university.
Programme Structure
Courses included:- Bioinformatics - Starting Course
- Script Programming
- Evolution: Causes and Consequences
- Knowledge-Based Systems in Bioinformatics
- Statistical Inference for Bioinformatics
- Computer Assisted Image Analysis I
- Molecular Evolution
- Information Management Systems
- Large Datasets for Scientific Applications
- Genome Analysis
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- Programme intensity Full-time
- Full-time duration 24 months
- Credits 120 alternative credits
- Languages
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- Delivery mode On Campus
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English Language Requirements
You only need to take one of these language tests:
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Minimum required score:
6.5The IELTS – or the International English Language Test System – tests your English-language abilities (writing, listening, speaking, and reading) on a scale of 1.00–9.00. The minimum IELTS score requirement refers to which Overall Band Score you received, which is your combined average score. Read more about IELTS.
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Academic Requirements
A Bachelor's degree, equivalent to a Swedish Kandidatexamen, from an internationally recognised university.
Also required is:
- 45 credits in biology with 30 hp in molecular biology, cell biology, evolution and/or genetics; and
- 15 credits in mathematics/statistics.
Students are selected based on:
- a total appraisal of quantity and quality of previous university studies; and
- a statement of purpose (1 page).
Tuition Fee
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International Applies to you
15106 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 30212 EUR for the full programme and a duration of 24 months. -
EU/EEA Applies to you
FreeTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 0 EUR for the full programme and a duration of 24 months.
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Non EU/EEA
- Application Fee: SEK 900
- Tuition fee, first semester: SEK 72500
- Tuition fee, total: SEK 290000
Living costs for Uppsala
- 7620 - 12070 SEK/monthLiving Costs
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Funding
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