Overview

Key features

In the course of the Advanced Bachelor of Bioinformatics programme at Howest University of Applied Sciences, 3 roles are covered: the role of programmer, the role of informatics scientist and the role of bioinformatics scientist.

You learn several programming languages like PHP, Python and R, and you use the most relevant databases from which you learn to process and interpret data. During the programme there is a special emphasis on the application of open source tools, both in a Windows and in a Linux environment.

During the traineeship (without a bachelor’s thesis) a fourth role is addressed, that of the new young professional, in which the more generic competencies of a bachelor's training (such as working in team, clear communication, …) are pursued.

As the training progresses, you become more and more familiar with the processing of complex biological data, like the analysis of next generation sequencing data (NGS data) or the application of machine learning techniques and you are able to apply these within a professional framework.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Comparative genomic analysis

Databases and data management

Scripting

High throughput analysis

Linux operating systems
Machine Learning

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-06-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2025-07-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Credits

60 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Disciplines

Information Technology (IT) Bioinformatics & Biostatistics IT Management View 9 other Masters in Information Technology (IT) in Belgium

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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

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Other requirements

General requirements

We first ask that you we first ask you to provide us with a transcript of records proving you have sufficient knowledge of molecular biology. After we have verified this, the admission office at Howest will also verify your English proficiency level (at least B2)

Diploma that gives access to higher education
English language certificate B2 level
Motivation letter

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Tuition Fee

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International

7157 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 7157 EUR per year during 12 months.
EU/EEA

1157 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1157 EUR per year during 12 months.

Living costs for Bruges

720 - 800 EUR /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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