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Bioinformatics

Prospective students and applicants are welcome to address their questions to the Info-Service Studium of Freie Universität Berlin, information by telephone under +49-(0)30 838 700 00.

- Master´s programs

Department of Mathematics and Computer Science
Institute of Computer Science
Contact
Ulrike Seyferth
Address
Königin-Luise-Str. 24-26
14195 Berlin
Telephone
(030) 838-753 36, 838-754 53 (only for questions concerning study requirements and subject)
Email

bioinf@math.fu-berlin.de

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Master’s Degree Program

Regulations

Study and Examination Regulations


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Admission requirements

For admittance to the master’s program applicants need to fulfill the following admission requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in bioinformatics with components in mathematics, computer science, chemistry/biochemistry, biology, and bioinformatics that correspond to the bachelor’s degree program in bioinformatics at Freie Universität Berlin, or an equivalent degree. For more information about the bachelor’s degree program, please see here. 

  • Proof of English language skills (level B1 CEFR or equivalent).

The admission is limited. You can find an English version of the study and examination regulations here. Please note that this version of the study and examination regulations is nothing more than an aid to orientation. Solely the German version is legally binding.

Fees

Students do not pay any tuition fees, the university only charges semester fees and contributions each semester.

Subject

The master’s program in bioinformatics is a direct response to a paradigm shift taking place in medicine and biological sciences. Further research in these areas rests on the evaluation of masses of biological data: here, the use of computers, combined with accurate mathematical models and efficient algorithms is essential. Employing adequate training in the various sub-disciplines, this program provides the required knowledge for students to be able to judge mathematical methods and models, to recognize relevant biological questions, and to correctly interpret the results of the models in a biological context.

Why study here?

Several professorships and a number of research groups ensure high quality teaching in FUB's bioinformatics program. The program is a joint effort by FUB's Department for Mathematics and Computer Science, the Department for Biology, Chemistry, and Pharmaceutics, and the medical faculty of the Charité Berlin. In addition, there are several cooperations with institutions such as the Max-Planck-Institute for Molecular Genetics (MPI), the Max-Delbrück-Center (MDC), and the Konrad-Zuse-Center for Information Technology (ZIB).

Key information

Admission for the 1st semester
Limited admissions
Admission for higher semesters
Limited admissions (for 3rd semester for winter semester, for 2nd and 4th semester for summer semester)
Application and registration period
Only for 1st semester: April 15 – May 31 (for winter semester), only for higher semesters: July 1 - August 15 (for winter semester), and January 1 - February 15 (for summer semester)
Program start
Winter semester
Language
English
Degree
Master of Science (M.Sc.)
Duration
4 semesters

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Iltisstr. 4
14195 Berlin

Telephone:
+49 30 838 700 00

E-Mail: 
info-service@fu-berlin.de 

Office Hours:
Mo.-Th. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Fr. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. (all year)

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