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University of Skövde Master in Systems Biology with specialization in Bioinformatics
University of Skövde

Master in Systems Biology with specialization in Bioinformatics

Norrmalm, Sweden

2 Years

English

Full time

15 Jan 2025

01 Sep 2025

SEK 270,000 / per year *

On-Campus

* first instalment: SEK 67,500 | EU/EEA Citizens are not required to pay tuition fees

Introduction

Recent advances in biotechnology have revolutionized our ability to understand biological systems at multiple molecular layers. This opens powerful ways of studying the underlying mechanisms behind health and disease. Bioinformatics and systems biology provide the competencies needed to translate large-scale biological data into new knowledge.

About the Programme

Systems Biology with Specialization in Bioinformatics is an interdisciplinary master's program that combines the fields of biology, computer science, and statistics. The program provides the knowledge and skills needed to tackle data analysis challenges in modern biomedical and molecular biological research.

The Focus of Your Studies

The master's program lasts two years and includes in-depth research-oriented courses in systems biology and bioinformatics. During the first part of the program, you will study advanced courses in bioinformatics, programming, experimental design, and current research topics. In the second part, you will continue with advanced courses in multivariate statistics, expression data analysis, network analysis, and systems biology. During the third part of the program, you will study next-generation sequencing data analysis, library preparation, and quality control. Together, this gives you a solid foundation in research methodologies used in bioinformatics and systems biology.

The program is concluded with a master’s degree project (45 credits) during the second year. In this project, you will formulate and solve a relevant research problem, allowing you to combine your theoretical knowledge and practical skills. The degree project work is performed independently under the direction of a qualified supervisor from the University of Skövde. The work can be carried out at the university, at one of our partner companies, or at other universities, companies, or research institutes.

Systems Biology with Specialization in Bioinformatics is an international program, and the courses are conducted in English.

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