M.Sc. Bioinformatics
University of Hamburg Hamburg
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- Winter intakeIntake
- GermanLanguage
- 4 semestersDuration
- 15 JunNext deadline
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About the programme
The Bioinformatics Master of Science at Universität Hamburg applies methods from computer science to problems in the life sciences. High-throughput experiments in chemistry, biology, medicine and pharmacology produce huge amounts of data, and bioinformatics builds the software to prepare, evaluate and analyse it. Courses come from the Center for Bioinformatics and the biology, chemistry and informatics departments. You can specialise in genome informatics, structural bioinformatics and biomolecular modelling, cheminformatics and molecular design, or computational systems biology. The first semester evens out your background in the relevant basics. This two-year, research-oriented programme is taught in German and starts in winter. It suits graduates in computer science or a life science. Graduates can work in research and development, at software and database providers, and in biotech and pharmaceutical companies, or go on to a doctorate.
Specialization
The program offers the opportunity to specialize in four areas: -Genome informatics -Structural bioinformatics/biomolecular modeling -Cheminformatics / Algorithmic Molecular Design -Computational systems biology
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What you need to apply for Bioinformatics at University of Hamburg
German language
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Prerequisites
Bioinformatics is offered as an interdisciplinary master's program at the University of Hamburg. Graduates with a first university degree (i.e., a bachelor's degree or a comparable degree in a scientific, computer science, or medically oriented subject), e.g., in
- Biochemistry,
- Biochemistry/Molecular Biology,
- Biology,
- Chemistry,
- Computer science,
- Medical examination (state examination),
- or related scientific or computer science subjects,
with 5 credit points each in 3 of the following subject areas:
1. Chemistry
2. Biochemistry and/or molecular biology
3. Software development / programming
4. Algorithms & Data Structures or Information Systems
5. methodically oriented bio- or chemical informatics
These entry requirements must be met for enrollment. However, the application process explicitly stipulates that applicants who are in the final phase of their first university degree during the application period will receive conditional admission/enrollment and can submit their degree certificate at a later date.
Documents checklist
What to prepare for your application to Bioinformatics
Programme-specific documents
Final documents of your first degree:
bachelor's certificate (or comparable, e.g., the diploma), the examination certificate, a complete overview of grades (transcript of records) If you do not have a transcript of records in German or English, you must provide a certified translation.
If you do not yet have a degree certificate, submit a current transcript of records with your grade point average. (If you are enrolled in several degree programs or have completed external courses, also upload these here.)
If you completed your first degree at a university outside Germany, enclose an explanation of the local grading system (excerpts/copies from the Internet or other sources are acceptable). If available, also include the result of the preliminary review documentation by uni-assist.
GTEBS Test Score or TestAS results
Tabular CV in German or English
informal written confirmation of applicant’s English proficiency
German language certificate (if you do not yet have your test result, an informal written confirmation regarding your Germa language skills will suffice for the purpose of the online application. Please note that a German language certificate will however be reuired latest upon enrolment, find a list of accepted language certificates here.
Only for applicants with a first degree from a university outside Germany: explanation of the local grading system (extracts/copies from the Internet or other sources acceptable)
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Costs
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Semester contribution
343 EUR
per semester
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per application
Estimated year-1 total cost
12,590 EUR
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