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KU Leuven Master of Bioinformatics
KU Leuven

KU Leuven

Master of Bioinformatics

MSc

2 years

English, Dutch

Full time

EUR 7,771 / per year *

On-Campus

* for non-EEA; EUR 1157 for EEA | for the most recent – and only official – information on tuition fees, please check the KU Leuven webpage

Key Summary

    About : The Master of Bioinformatics offers a comprehensive curriculum that blends computer science and biological data analysis. Students engage with cutting-edge technology to solve complex biological problems through data interpretation and computational methods. The program emphasizes hands-on learning and collaborative projects to enhance practical skills in bioinformatics.
    Career Outcomes : Graduates can pursue various opportunities in areas like genomics, pharmaceutical research, and data analysis. Potential roles include bioinformatics analyst, computational biologist, and research scientist within academia, healthcare, or biotechnology firms. This degree prepares students for a fast-evolving field, offering pathways to innovative careers in science and technology.

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About the Programme

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 programme consists of three parts:

The program consists of three parts:

  1. A reorientation package provides you with extra background knowledge in disciplines that were not included in your bachelor’s program.
  2. 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.
  3. Depending on your prior education, you choose one of three majors with which you strengthen your profile: science, bioscience engineering, or engineering.

Program strengths

  • The program 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 of the application areas of bioinformatics, from basic science to plant breeding and medical applications.
  • We offer a high academic level and have high expectations of our students. Students appreciate that they learn a lot during the two-year program.
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