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Overview
Its focus is to convey skills and competencies from the natural sciences and information technology while also integrating academic research as well. The study program consists of four main areas: Informatics and Mathematics for Natural Scientists; Basic Life Science Informatics; Chemoinformatics and Computer-Aided Design of Active Ingredients; and The Biology of Cell and System Biology.
Within these areas, topics are addressed such as biomedical data base systems, data mining, and machine learning, statistical genetics, chemoinformatics, medical imaging, computer-aided disease modeling, algorithmic bioinformatics and system biology. The practical relevance of the Life Science Informatics programme of the University of Bonn is assured by its high percentage of research laboratory modules, which are embedded in both basic and applied research at participating Fraunhofer Institutes for Applied Information Technology (FIT) and for Algorithms and Scientific Computing (SCAI) in collaboration with regional industrial enterprises.
Possible lines of work:
Scientific research, quality assurance and quality management, process and product development, pharmaceutical consulting and distribution, laboratory analysis, providing expert opinion, IT quality assurance and development, IT application consulting and distribution
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Adjustment of Knowledge in Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science
- Molecular Modelling an Drug Design
- Bioinformatics
- Knowledge Discovery
- Programming Lab
- Chemoinformatics
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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Language
English
IELTS The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading). 6
TOEFL® IBT The TOEFL iBT® is given online through the internet at designated testing site. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30. 80
Credits
120 ECTS
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Biology Informatics & Information Sciences Bioinformatics View 29 other Masters in Bioinformatics in GermanyAcademic requirements
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English requirements
IELTS The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading). 6
TOEFL® IBT The TOEFL iBT® is given online through the internet at designated testing site. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30. 80
Other requirements
General requirements
- Transcripts, also intermediate and preliminary transcripts
- Diploma
- Secondary school leaving certificate (with grades)
- TOEFL or IELTS test result (mandatory document)
- Entrance exam to university (only if applicable)
- Statement of purpose
- GRE test (not mandatory but helpful for the application)
- Copy of your passport
- At least one Letter of Recommendation by a University Professor
Tuition Fee
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FreeTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 0 EUR per year during 24 months. -
EU/EEA
FreeTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 0 EUR per year during 24 months.
While public universities in Germany do not charge tuition, students must pay a social fee of 300 EUR per semester.
Living costs for Bonn
865 - 1281 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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