Master's programme in Bioinformatics

Education facts

Code: N2BIN

In the Master’s programme in Bioinformatics, you will learn to handle, analyze, and interpret large biological datasets and apply your knowledge to key questions in the life sciences. You will combine your previous biological knowledge with programming, statistics, and AI. After completing the programme, you can work in biological, medical, and biotechnological fields, such as disease diagnostics, drug development, and food production. No prior programming experience is required.

Entry requirements

Eligible to be admitted to the master's program in bioinformatics is someone who has a university or college degree of 180 credits (bachelor's degree) in biology, alternatively molecular biology. In addition, English proficiency is required to the level of English 6/English level 2 from Swedish Upper Secondary School, or be certified by an internationally recognized test, for example TOEFL or IELTS or equivalent. Students with equivalent education in other natural science fields, such as environmental sciences, chemistry, physics, mathematics or, computer science, or in the medical field, can be admitted after individual evaluation. For international applicants, a Bachelor of Science or equivalent qualification applies.

Education offerings

Each offering has its own dates and conditions. Closed offerings are retained as history and do not mean that a new application is open.

• Master's programme in Bioinformatics

  University of Gothenburg

  GÖTEBORG

  Start date: 31 August 2026

  End date: 4 June 2028

  Pace of study: 100 %