Master of Bioinformatics

KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium

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# 48QS Subject Rankings

24 monthsProgramme duration

9,493 EURTuition Fee/year

Biological SciencesMain Subject Area

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Programme overview

Main Subject

Biological Sciences

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Modern biology is characterised by the generation of large amounts of data. Consider, for instance, genomic sequencing of patients as well as plants, bacteria and viruses. Moreover, the technologies used to generate these data are constantly changing. During this programme you will learn how to formulate biologically relevant questions, how to design the correct solution and implement it by managing and analysing biological and sequencing data, and how to interpret the obtained results. Bioinformatics is essential to modern molecular biology and biotechnology.

The Master of Bioinformatics programme consists of three parts:

A reorientation package provides you with the extra background knowledge in disciplines that were not included in your bachelor’s programme.
A common package that builds upon the elementary knowledge and skills achieved during prior studies as well as during the reorientation package, integrating them in different bioinformatics courses. This package consists of a biology module, a statistics module and a bioinformatics module.
Depending on your prior education, you choose one of three majors with which you strengthen your profile: science, bioscience engineering or engineering

Programme strengths

The programme is truly multidisciplinary. On the one hand, students obtain detailed theoretical knowledge of quantitative methods and on the other hand become familiar with the molecular techniques that are used in modern biology.
The input from teaching staff from different faculties provides a broad view on the application areas of bioinformatics, from basic science to plant breeding and medical applications.
We offer high academic level and have high expectations of our students. Students appreciate that they learn a lot during the two-year programme.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Biological Sciences

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Master of Bioinformatics programme consists of three parts:

A reorientation package provides you with the extra background knowledge in disciplines that were not included in your bachelor’s programme.
A common package that builds upon the elementary knowledge and skills achieved during prior studies as well as during the reorientation package, integrating them in different bioinformatics courses. This package consists of a biology module, a statistics module and a bioinformatics module.
Depending on your prior education, you choose one of three majors with which you strengthen your profile: science, bioscience engineering or engineering

Programme strengths

The programme is truly multidisciplinary. On the one hand, students obtain detailed theoretical knowledge of quantitative methods and on the other hand become familiar with the molecular techniques that are used in modern biology.
The input from teaching staff from different faculties provides a broad view on the application areas of bioinformatics, from basic science to plant breeding and medical applications.
We offer high academic level and have high expectations of our students. Students appreciate that they learn a lot during the two-year programme.

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Admission Requirements

Cambridge CAE Advanced

185+

TOEFL

94+

IELTS

Students with a degree obtained at an institution outside the Flemish Community:

Language requirements

All applicants who have not obtained a previous diploma in a programme taught in English in Australia, English-speaking Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and the United States of America must submit a certificate proving their proficiency in English.

Program Duration

2 Years

Starting Month(s)

Sep

International

Starts from

9,493 EUR

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KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium

# 48QS Subject Rankings

24 monthsProgramme duration

9,493 EURTuition Fee/year

Biological SciencesMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Degree

Study Level

Study Mode

Programme overview

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Study Mode

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