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MSc Computational Biology and Bioinformatics at University of Göttingen

University of Göttingen, Germany

Programme overview

This international study programme provides research-oriented, interdisciplinary training at the interface between computer science and biology. Core fields are bioinformatics and systems biology, meaning the analysis and modelling of data in molecular biology and biochemistry, in particular from genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics and metabolomics. Graduates will have a strong biological background as well as being able to understand and develop software for the handling and analysis of biological data.

Faculty: Faculty of Biology and Psychology  |  Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)  |  Study mode: full-time; English-taught (English (C1))  |  Intake: Winter semester  |  Location: Göttingen, Niedersachsen, Germany

What you will study

The research-oriented master’s programme typically follows a bachelor’s degree in Biology, Bioinformatics or Informatics. Fundamental knowledge of the subject and its methods are first conveyed in bridging modules.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission: Restricted admission (application to the faculty).. Application deadlines: 1 January to 15 February for applicants who are not EU citizens and do not hold an EU bachelor's degree (start of studies in October). 1 April to 15 May for applicants who are EU citizens or hold an EU bachelor's degree (start of studies in October). Requirements: a Bachelor's degree (6 semester) in Biology, Bioinformatics or in Computational Sciences (with a minor in the field of Bioinformatics or Biology). Application is also possible for students who passed at least 5/6 of their Bachelor (150 of 180 C). conditions for applicants with. major in Biology: at least 50 C in Biology and 40 C in Bioinformatics, Informatics, Mathematics or Physics. major in in Bioinformatics or Computer Sciences:at least 30 C in Biology and Bioinformatics 60 C in Informatics, Mathematics, Physics or Bioinformatics. proficiency in English level C1 or higher. succesful completion of the assesment test. Language requirements: Proficiency in English level C1 (according to CEFR), if English it not your first language (accepted certificates).

Intake: Winter semester

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)

Apply through the official page: https://www.uni-goettingen.de/en/46792.html

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