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Bioinformatics Umeå University

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MSc On-Campus Full-time 2 years September find out kr304600 in total
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Application and tuition fees

As a citizen of a country outside the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland, you are required to pay application and tuition fees for studies at Umeå University.

Application fee: SEK 900

Tuition fee, first instalment: SEK 76,150

Total fee: SEK 304,600

Details about tuition, fees and funding

Course overview

In the Master’s programme in Bioinformatics, you study how data science, computational and statistical approaches are applied to enable novel biological insights. The programme provides a broad insight into the use of bioinformatics, from clinical genetics to plant biotechnology and biodiversity monitoring. You will gain insight from active researchers into the broad diversity of areas where bioinformatics is now essential for advancing biological understanding and translation to societal impacts.

  • High demand for qualified bioinformaticians
  • Strong connection with ongoing research
  • Use high performance computing infrastructures

Entry requirements

Eligibility

A Bachelor's degree or equivalent first-cycle qualification comprising of at least 180 ECTS or a corresponding qualification from an internationally

recognised university. Specific entry requirements are at least 90 ECTS in the fields of biology, biomedicine, molecular biology, molecular ecology, molecular evolution, genetics or other related subjects. Of these, at least 15 ECTS must be in molecular biology, molecular ecology or molecular evolution, 7.5 ECTS in biochemistry, chemistry, mathematics or statistics and 7.5 ECTS in genetics. English 6/level 2.

Selection

Academic credits completed by the last application date (in the range of 30-285 credits equivalent to ECTS)


Why study at Umeå University

  • World's most satisfied international students (According to the International Student Barometer 2023, wave 2)
  • Academic Excellence
  • First class facilities
  • Breathtaking nature
  • Highly international
  • City of culture
  • Student support
  • Accommodation
  • Sports minded
  • Education in English


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