MSc Bioinformatics at Friedrich Schiller University Jena

Experts in bioinformatics are specialists at the crossroads between information technology and biological science. Bioinformatics provides tools for nearly all biological disciplines, but for molecular biology in particular, and is an integral component of modern biological and medical research. The students in this programme will acquire a comprehensive understanding of the systematics involved and will improve their knowledge of computer science, mathematics, and biology.

Faculty: Faculty of Biological Sciences  |  Department: Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science  |  Duration: 4 semesters (120 ECTS)  |  Study mode: full-time or part-time; German-taught  |  Intake: Winter semester, Summer semester  |  Location: Jena, Thüringen, Germany

What you will study

Students of the M.Sc. Bioinformatics may create their own curriculum by selecting from a wide variety of courses in various departments.

Career pathways

Graduates of this programme are qualified for a number of professions at companies and in academe. They are especially prepared for fields involving the processing, analysis, and visualization of biological data or the development of software for use in the life sciences.

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