Data Science for Life Sciences Hanze University of Applied Sciences, Groningen

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.

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