Description

As a student of Bioinformatics you will learn to solve biological problems by means of mathematical and statistical calculation methods by use of a computer.

Bioinformatics is an extremely active, interdisciplinary field of research. Over the past five decades, biological research has revolutionised our understanding of life's molecular basis. Research has evolved from the 1940's discovery that genetic information is coded within DNA, until today, when the completed DNA sequences for a number of species  – including humans – are known.

These, as well as other important discoveries, have permanently changed the biological sciences. Not too long ago, genes were studied one at a time. Now, experimental technologies allow us the chance to investigate all of an organism's genes, as well as their levels of activity and complex interactions.

Bioinformatics is indispensable in the management and analysis of increasingly vast quantities of data generated by these experiments. The field aims to tackle biological hurdles using mathematical and statistical computational methods. Modern biological and medical research are virtually impossible without bioinformatics.

During the course of the programme you will learn to:

• control situations at work and in developments that are complex, unpredictable and require new solutions
• individually initiate and complete collaborations and take professional responsibility
• find, extract, interpret and evaluate large dataset in complex biological processes
• individually take responsibility for your own scientific evolution and specialization

Read about the programme structure

Career Opportunities

Many MSc graduates in bioinformatics find employment in biotech companies. A large proportion of the graduates continue on to a PhD programme.

Admission 

Please read about the specific admission requirements that apply if you have a relevant Bachelor degree from a university in Denmark or abroad.  In addition, the Faculty may admit applicants who, after a thorough assessment, are deemed to possess educational qualifications equivalent to those required from applicants holding specific Bachelor degrees.

You apply directly through the online portal at the University of Copenhagen with all relevant documentation.

In addition, documentation may be required verifying that your proficiency in English is at a specified level. Read about language requirements of the University of Copenhagen

A list of the most commonly recognized exams and diplomas can be found at the Danish Agency for Higher Education → http://ufm.dk/recognition

Exchange students should contact their home institution for information on application procedures and deadlines.

Tuition

There is a tuition fee for all full-time degree students outside EU, EAA, or from Switzerland. Read about tuition fees at the University of Copenhagen.

Students within an exchange programme are not required to pay tuition.

Further Information

Watch a video about studying Bioinformatics at University of Copenhagen.

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Information from the Danish Agency for Higher Education can be located at http://ufm.dk/en

You will find information about the Danish assessment of foreign qualifications in Guide to diploma recognition

About the Educational System in general visit the section The Danish Higher Education System