Overview

Bioinformatics for Health Sciences at Pompeu Fabra University offers a large percentage of optional subjects, allowing students to train in a wide range of bioinformatics disciplines. At the same time, it has a clear professional orientation as witnessed by the inclusion of compulsory subjects on the design, management and exploitation of scientific research.

Career Prospects

Bioinformatics specialist, whether in academic research groups or at hospitals or companies in the biotech, pharmaceutical and bioinformatics industries.

Positions at biotech companies in the field of biomedicine.

Contract positions at research companies.

Drug research and development at public research centres.

The master's degree also qualifies holders to pursue the PhD in Biomedicine.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Genome Bioinformatics

Structural Bioinformatics

Systems Biology

Pharmacoinformatics

Biomedical Computing

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-06-06 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

5.5

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PTE Academic

59

TOEFL^® IBT

72

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Health Sciences Health Informatics Bioinformatics & Biostatistics View 6 other Masters in Bioinformatics & Biostatistics in Spain

Academic requirements

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

English requirements

IELTS

5.5

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PTE Academic

59

TOEFL^® IBT

72

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Student insurance

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Other requirements

General requirements

Official undergraduate degree/diploma (or a bachelor's degree, a degree in engineering or architecture, diplomas, technical engineering and technical architecture diplomas, or, for foreign qualifications, the equivalent qualification awarded by an accredited higher education institution).

Academic transcript of the accredited official training with the average grade at the university of origin.

Curriculum Vitae in English.

A letter of motivation in English, stating the candidate's interest in following the master's programme (400 to 600 words).

A (professional or academic) letter of recommendation signed by someone who really knows the candidate and can assess them.

Identity Card or Passport.

Tuition Fee

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International

5749 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 5749 EUR per year during 24 months.
EU/EEA

1800 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1800 EUR per year during 24 months.

Living costs for Barcelona

770 - 1360 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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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Bioinformatics for Health Sciences.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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