Study cover for Quantitative and Computational Biosciences
  • Tuition Fee
    2739 EUR / yr
    2739 EUR / yr
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  • Duration 24 months
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  • Language English

About

 The Quantitative and Computational Biosciences Master’s degree at the University of Padua combines courses from the biological and hard science realms, with a strong emphasis on hands-on bioinformatic trainings.
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Tuition fee
2739 EUR / year
2739 EUR / year
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Tuition fee
2739 EUR / year
2739 EUR / year
Unknown
Duration
24 months
Duration
24 months
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Apply date
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Start date
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Campus location
Padua, Italy
Campus location
Padua, Italy
Taught in
English
Taught in
English

About

 The Quantitative and Computational Biosciences Master’s degree at the University of Padua combines courses from the biological and hard science realms, with a strong emphasis on hands-on bioinformatic trainings.

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Overview

With the steady advancement of computational and analytical tools, all branches of Biological sciences are being swamped with a deluge of data that is calling out for analyst professionals.

Career opportunities

Graduates of the  Quantitative and Computational Biosciences Master’s degree at the University of Padua work as Bioinformaticians, Data Scientists within the Biology realm, Big Data and Complex system analysts, Developer of novel analytical methods in Biology.

Programme Structure

1st year:Common courses: Big data: an ethical and economical perspective; Informatics and Python; Next Generation Sequencing; Quantitative Imaging; Machine Learning and Neural Networks; Sensors, measurement errors and data management; Advanced Statistics and Data Analysis; Systems Biology; Computational Human Evolution

Recommended courses for students with a biology background: General Mathematics; Statistics and RRecommended courses for students without a biology background: Introduction to Molecular and Cellular Biology + Introduction to Ecology

2nd year: Complex systems and agent-based simulations; Nature in context; MetagenomicsElective courses, research internship and thesis.

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

More details
  • Call One: 15 September 2026 – 15 November 2026
  • Call Two: 1 December 2026 – 1 March 2027
  • Call Three: 1 April 2027 – 1 June 2027 (only for EU students and equated)
  • Language

    English
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    80
    PTE Academic
    65
    OTE
    126
    IELTS
    6

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    Credits

    120 ECTS

    Delivered

    On Campus

    Campus Location

    • Padua, Italy

    What students do after studying

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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
    PTE Academic
    65
    OTE
    126
    IELTS
    6

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    Other requirements

    General requirements

    • The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English / Italian.
    • You can often get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original.
    • You must take the original entry qualification documents with you when you finally go to the university.
    • If you are admitted to the degree course, you will have to submit other documents including original and translated/legalised copies of your previous qualifications, etc. No legalised documents are required at application stage.
    • A minimum three-year undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in Biology, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Informatics, Statistics or Engineering.
    • Additional entry requirements – Entry title and GPA

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    Tuition Fees

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    • International

      Non-residents
      2739 EUR / year
      ≈ 2739 EUR / year
    • EU/EEA

      EU/EEA Nationals
      2739 EUR / year
      ≈ 2739 EUR / year

    Additional Details

    • The above amounts can be significantly waived based on your “Equivalent Economic Status Index".

    Living costs

    Padova

    Italy
    750 - 1100 EUR / month

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    Scholarships Information

    Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Quantitative and Computational Biosciences.

    Available Scholarships

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    Provided by university
    Grant
    Various benefits
    Deadline
    02 Oct 2026
    Regione Veneto Scholarships

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    University of Padua
    Padova, Italy
    Independent provider
    Grant
    Various benefits
    Deadline
    07 Oct 2026
    Fulbright U.S. Student Program

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    U.S. government
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    40000 USD
    Deadline
    19 Mar 2027
    Mary Doctor Fine Arts Scholarship

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    Blumenthal Performing Arts
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    Various benefits
    Deadline
    12 Jan 2027
    Fully Funded World House Fellowship at Rondine Cittadella della Pace, Italy (2025-2026)
    Merit-based

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    Rondine Cittadella della Pace
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    1000 USD
    Deadline
    30 Nov 2026
    ServiceScape Scholarship

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    ServiceScape
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    3500 USD
    Deadline
    15 Nov 2026
    ACES Scholarships

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    ACES Education Fund
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    1000 USD
    Deadline
    31 Dec 2026
    The Smooth Movers Scholarships
    Merit-based

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    The Smooth Movers
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    10000 USD
    Deadline
    19 Mar 2027
    Gordon Hay Scholarship

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    Blumenthal Performing Arts
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    Various benefits
    Deadline
    Not specified
    Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
    Merit-based

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    OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    Various benefits
    Deadline
    Not specified
    Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships

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    ACU (The Association of Commonweath Universities)
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    500 USD
    Deadline
    Not specified
    L. Austin Weeks Undergraduate Grant
    Merit-based

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    American Association of Petroleum Geologists Foundation
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    1000 USD
    Deadline
    31 Oct 2026
    $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
    Merit-based

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    Independent provider
    Grant
    500 USD
    Deadline
    31 Oct 2026
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    CryptoRunner
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    Independent provider
    Grant
    1000 USD
    Deadline
    01 Mar 2027
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    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    1000 USD
    Deadline
    06 Jan 2027
    Jewish Heritage Scholarship
    Merit-based

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    Diamant Gerstein
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    1000 USD
    Deadline
    17 Sep 2027
    Annual Students' Scholarship
    Merit-based

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    StudyCorgi
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    5000 CAD
    Deadline
    31 Dec 2026
    Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
    Merit-based

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    Pinsky Law
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    1000 USD
    Deadline
    13 Jan 2027
    Dream Chaser Scholarship
    Merit-based

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    Salvado Law
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    3000 USD
    Deadline
    31 Dec 2026
    Scholarship for students with disabilities
    Need-based

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    Anonymous Hope Fund
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    1500 USD
    Deadline
    Not specified
    The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship

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    IELTS from 6 to 9
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    1000 GBP
    Deadline
    Not specified
    Pearl Lemon Scholarship
    Merit-based

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    Pearl Lemon
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    3000 USD
    Deadline
    01 Mar 2027
    WMI Scholars Program
    Merit-based

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    Wells Mountain Foundation
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    Various benefits
    Deadline
    Not specified
    Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters scholarships

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    European Commission
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    965 USD
    Deadline
    Anytime
    Dr. Martin Blank – SYB Scholarship
    Merit-based

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    Independent provider
    Grant
    1000 USD
    Deadline
    Not specified
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    Merit-based

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    International Bipolar Foundation
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    Independent provider
    Grant
    12000 USD
    Deadline
    11 Jan 2027
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