Master in Bioinformatics (Bioscience Engineering)
On campus learning,
Full Time,
Master's Degree
The total service fee for this program:
€ 299
Pre payment for this program:
€ 99
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ABOUT
Studying Master in Bioinformatics (Bioscience Engineering) at Ghent university:
Bioinformatics aims at gaining a better and preferentially more quantitative molecular understanding of cellular processes by integrating and modelling high-throughput molecular data (omics data). This requires the use and development of state-of-the-art techniques for storing, retrieving, organizing, analyzing and interpreting biological data.
Necessary information:
- Duration: 2 years, 120 credits
- Degree awarded by: Ghent university
- Admission criteria: Approved Bachelor’s degree
- Language of instruction: English
- Faculty: Sciences, Bioscience Engineering and Engineering and Architecture
- Tuition fee: per semester (payable for the first 2 semesters only): Standard tuition fee (€ 282.10 fixed amount + € 27 per credit) + higher tuition fee (€ 77.30 per credit)
- Tuition fee for 60 credits: € 6540.10
Curriculum:
- Statistical Genomics
- Applied High-throughput Analysis
- Genome Biology
- Integrative Biology
- Design Project
- Capita Selecta in Bioinformatics
Career opportunity:
Technological advances have turned biology into a data-driven science. The wealth of molecular data enables key discoveries in biology, ecology and molecular evolution, drives innovation in the biotech and pharma industry and supports medical and governmental decision-making. However, the power of using these data for innovation depends on interdisciplinary skills to analyze, integrate and interpret the data. There is thus an urgent need for bioinformatics scientists and engineers with an interdisciplinary mindset. There is currently a large discrepancy between the exponential increase of biological data (28% each year) and the number of newly graduated bioinformaticians (increase of only 5.8%) who typically find a job in agro, biotech and pharma industry, in research and government agencies, and in genetics centers and hospitals. Because of their interdisciplinary and analytical skill sets, bioinformaticians also find their way into consultancy, spin-offs and data analytics.
Application Requirements:
Admission criteria: Bachelor’s degree in related field
Diploma equivalence of international bachelor’s degree students will be checked by the OC on the base of their individual dossier.
English language requirements:
Candidates need to present test results of one of the following tests:
| Test | Score |
| ACADEMIC IELTS | 6 |
| TOEFL IBT | 72 |
| TOEFL PBT | 510 |
| Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) | 59 |
| CEFR | B2 |
Deadlines and intakes:
Start up online application:
- Students who need a visa: October – March
- Students who don’t need a visa: October – May
Submit application:
- Students who need a visa: Before 1 APRIL
- Students who don’t need a visa: Before 1 JUNE
FREE VISA SERVICE
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Expenses (EUR)
6,540
Application Fee
0
Program expenses
University & General Expenses
REQUIREMENTS
50
accommodation
Ghent university in Belgium provides students with the opportunity to be accommodated in the university residence. Students can stay in rooms that are equipped with furniture, electricity, internet, a bicycle park and a laundry room. Students do not have to worry about water, electricity or internet bills, since they are covered by their payments. Furthermore, the dorms are constantly monitored and extremely safe and secure.
Those who do not wish to stay in a communal dorm and value their privacy above all, can rent apartments in town and live independently.
After Graduation
Students of Ghent university are constantly motivated to take part in internships during the course of their education and even after it in order to become fully familiar with their field of interest and gain first-hand practical experience in the job market. This makes them stand out in university and after graduation when they are looking for professional opportunities.
The university’s endeavors are not limited to encouragement and motivation. In fact, it helps students find suitable positions and helps them apply for them. It even helps graduates find internship opportunities in other countries to help the gain a worldly view as well as start the rig professional path that leads to success.0