Master of Science in Bioinformatics
University of Potsdam
Duration
2 years
Intake
Summer, Winter.
Degree
Master’s
Program Overview
The Master's program in Bioinformatics combines the life sciences and computer science programs at the University of Potsdam. It is an interdisciplinary, research-oriented master's program with application-oriented approaches that conveys scientific insights into the functioning of living cells and organisms, the interactions between organisms, and their interactions with the inanimate environment.
The focus is on a systems biology perspective, with an exceptional dedication to integrating molecular biological data and modeling complex biological systems. Other key areas include the application of bioinformatics methods in breeding high-yield plants, as well as the identification of the mechanisms of action of small molecules and their pharmacological applications.
Key Information
University
University of Potsdam
Campus
Golm, Germany
Total Credits
120 ECTS
Study Mode
Full-time
Loan Availability
No
Program Details
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Course Structure
Compulsory modules: 36 LP
Algorithmic and Mathematical Bioinformatics 6 LP
Statistical Bioinformatics 6 LP
Bioinformatics of Biological Sequences/Evolutionary Genomics 6 LP
Analysis of Cellular Networks 6 LP
Introduction to Theoretical Systems Biology 6 LP
Constraint-based Modeling of Cellular Networks 6 LP
Elective modules
Four of the eight elective modules must be completed. 24 LP
Data Integration into Cellular Networks 6 LP
Bioinformatics Advances 6 LP
Quantitative Genetics 6 LP
Image Processing and Phenotyping in Bioinformatics 6 LP
Structural Bioinformatics 6 LP
Machine Learning in Bioinformatics 6 LP
Systems Biology Advances 6 LP
Practical sequence analysis 6 LP
Bridging modules
Two of the four bridging modules must be completed. 12 LP
Introduction to databases and practical programming 6 LP
Programming expertise, 6 LP
State of the Art in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 6 LP
Molecular, structural, and evolutionary biology 6 LP
Project work 18 LP
Master's thesis, 30 LP
Entry Requirement
Academic
Language
IELTS - 6.5
TOEFL - 88
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