Masterprogram i bioinformatik, 120 hp

The master’s program in bioinformatics is aimed at students with a bachelor degree in natural science with a deep interest to understand biology using computational methods. With the rapid growth of high throughput methods in DNA sequencing and functional genomics, the amount and complexity of biological data poses very daunting challenges. Computational approaches are however under rapid development to meet these challenges.

Our master’s program in bioinformatics is focused on techniques for understanding biology. Therefore several of the obligatory courses are aimed at understanding the molecular details of life. All courses are given by professors that are performing world class research, in comparative genomics, protein bioinformatics, computational chemistry, molecular evolution and membrane proteins.

The master’s program is organized by Stockholm Bioinformatics Center, the largest bioinformatics center in Sweden. Several of the courses are given at the Center for Biomembrane Research. The program is hosted at the Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics at Stockholm University

In summary, the bioinformatics master’s provides a unique possibility to learn the most advanced methods to analyze biological data such as complete genomes and proteomes. Included in the program is one to two semesters of research at one of the affiliated groups, providing an unique chance to obtain research experience. These groups also recruit a number of PhD students every year.