Overview
In the Master Programme in Bioinformatics - Computer Science Background from Uppsala University theory and practice from various fields of science such as mathematics, computer science and biology are combined. During the programme, you will meet researchers working towards advancing the knowledge 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 research groups where you could further develop a programme for analysis of new pharmaceutical candidates, analyse large scale sequence data from complex environments, populations and human cancers or produce a programme module for analysis of suitable target molecules for a diagnostic tool.
Career
You may work with research and development in: research laboratories, hospitals, pharmaceutical companies, biotech companies and software companies with specialisation in bioinformatics applications.
The job market is international since methods and problems are similar in all parts of the world. Our research departments have cooperation agreements worldwide, and their contact networks will be a valuable resource for you.
Rapid developments in the field entail that the demand for bioinformatics competence is increasing, particularly in academic research and at hospitals, but also in government agencies and the private sector.
Programme Structure
Courses include:- Bioinformatics
- Programming, Scientific Computing and Statistics
- Database Design
- Programming in Python
- Molecular Biology, Genetics and Evolution
- Script Programming
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Biology Informatics & Information Technology Bioinformatics & Biostatistics View 26 other Masters in Informatics & Information Technology in SwedenAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
A Bachelor's degree, equivalent to a Swedish Kandidatexamen, from an internationally recognised university.Also required is:
- 30 credits in mathematics; and
- 30 credits in computer science including 5 credits in database design.
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
13813 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 27627 EUR for the full programme during 24 months. -
EU/EEA
FreeTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 0 EUR for the full programme during 24 months.
NON-EU/EEA:
- Tuition fee, first semester: SEK 72,500
- Tuition fee, total: SEK 290,000
Living costs for Uppsala
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.