MSc in Bioinformatics
Area of Studies
engineering, technology
Degree
Master
Degree (in English)
Master of Science
Language(s)
- English
Course Duration
1,5 years (3 semesters)
ECTS points
90
Department
Wroclaw University of Science and Technology, Faculty of Chemistry
Tuition and Other Fees
Tuition fee: 2000 EUR per semester
Application fee: 20 EUR
Application Deadline(s)
Non-EU/EFTA students see: www.admission.pwr.edu.pl EU/EFTA students see: www.rekrutacja.pwr.edu.pl
Course Description
Course Profile
Bioinformatics constitutes an interdisciplinary research area, covering applications of computer science, chemistry and biochemistry to solve biological problems, usually on the molecular level. Typical activities include analysis of information contained in literature, genetic and structural databases, prediction of protein structure, drug and biocatalyst or biosensor design. The curriculum introduces programming skills necessary for automation of database searches and analysis of numerical and bioinformatics data, including analysis of new genome sequencing (NGS) results. The study programme includes advanced computer programming as well as specialised molecular biology techniques which are highly valued on present job market.
Education Requirements
Requirements: Bachelor's or Bachelor of Engineering Degree in Chemistry or related domains. Each application is assessed individually on its merits. If in doubt, please contact an Admission Officer, e-mail: admission@pwr.edu.pl
Other Requirements
English language requirements: Equivalent of minimum TOEFL IBT – 87 points or 6.5 points IELTS. List of accepted language certificates can be checked online.
Contact
Admission Office: admission@pwr.edu.pl
Other
Scholarships
A student who obtained good results in the first year of study can get a scholarship for deserving in the following year.
Wrocław University of Science and Technology
Wybrzeże Wyspiańskiego 27
50-370 Wrocław, Poland
phone: +48 71 320 37 19
email: admission@pwr.edu.pl
www: http://www.pwr.edu.pl

