Overview

The Data Science for Life Sciences master’s programme from Hanze University of Applied Sciences, Groningen is designed for students with a background in life sciences or IT who want to contribute to the fast-growing field of data science in the life sciences. The programme equips you with the skills to develop and implement AI-driven solutions, such as biomarker or biocide discovery, disease prediction in crops, automated tumour identification, and personalized medicine.You will learn to work with modern data processing technologies, write algorithms, and analyze complex health and omics data using Python and R.

New data technologies

This English-taught, interdisciplinary programme is practice-oriented and includes collaboration with companies and the University Medical Center Groningen (UMCG). By bridging life sciences and computer technology, you will be prepared to drive innovation in healthcare, agriculture, and biotechnology. The programme is open to students from all Life Science & Technology-related bachelor’s degrees and IT-students who want to expand their knowledge towards the life sciences. We train you to work as a professional data scientist, who is up to speed with new technologies and knows how and where to gather necessary information.

Why choose the master Data Science for the Life Sciences?

Practice-based
Learn the newest data science techniques
Dynamic learning environment with lecturers, researchers and professionals from the workfield

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Preparatory Course Datascience

Preparatory Course Programming

MICS - Preparatory Course Omics

Data Science

Programming

Research & Professional Skills

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-08-15 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
- Apply before 2027-06-01 00:00:00 , International

More details

1 May for students from Bangladesh, Pakistan, Nepal, Iran, Ghana, Afghanistan and Nigeria

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

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80

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4

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PTE Academic

61

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IELTS

6

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Groningen, Netherlands

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

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80

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4

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61

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

You are eligable for admission to this master if you have a Bachelor's degree from one of the following programmes:

Bachelor’s degree in Biology (BML, biotechnology or related field)

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry (or related field)

Bachelor’s degree in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy

Bachelor’s degree in IT

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

9639 EUR / year

≈ 9639 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

2694 EUR / year

≈ 2694 EUR / year

Living costs

Groningen

Netherlands

750 - 1000 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Overview

New data technologies

Why choose the master Data Science for the Life Sciences?

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

EU/EEA Applies to you

Living costs

Groningen

Funding

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