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LMU Munich

Munich, Bavaria, Germany

Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Bioinformatics

Original title: Bioinformatik (Master/Hauptfach)

German4 semestersNo Tuition / Semester Fee OnlyBavaria

The Master's program in Bioinformatics at LMU Munich trains experts in informatics and biosciences to analyze large biological data sets, preparing students for research and industry careers.

Overview

Why this program?

No tuition fees or semester-fee only
On Campus
Natural Sciences
Taught in German
Offered at a top German university
Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Bioinformatics

Program summary

Good fit, outcomes, and skills

Best for

Those seeking research or industry roles in bioinformatics and computational biology.

Career outcomes

  • Bioinformatics researcher
  • Data analyst in biosciences
  • Computational biologist
  • Research scientist in life sciences

Skills you will learn

  • Advanced bioinformatics data analysis
  • Computational methods in biology
  • Programming for biological data
  • Integration of informatics and biosciences

Admissions

Requirements at a glance

Admission typeRestricted Admission
RequirementsBachelor's degree in Bioinformatics; Successful completion of an aptitude procedure; General higher education entrance qualification
Deadline15 January for summer semester; 15 July for winter semester
LanguageGerman
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Tuition & costs

What to budget for

TuitionNo Tuition / Semester Fee Only
FeesUniversity charges basic contribution and solidarity contribution for the Studentenwerk München and semester ticket fees.
Living costsApprox. EUR 850-1,200/month

Careers

Where this can lead

Bioinformatics researcher
Data analyst in biosciences
Computational biologist
Research scientist in life sciences

University

LMU Munich

LMU Munich is located in Munich, Bavaria, Germany. Open the official program page for the latest application details, deadlines, and documents.

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