Biocomputingpart time, full time
- Degree
- Master of Science
- Master
- Standard period of study (amount)
- 4 semesters
- Location
- Jena
- Overview and admission
- Application deadlines
- Tuition fee
- Languages of instruction
- Further study programmes
Overview and admission
Study Type
graduate
Admission semester
Winter Semester only
Area of study
Bioinformatics
Focus
Evolution, Computer Science, Biology, Molecular Biology, Mathematics, Genetics, Algorithms, Data Mining, Microorganisms
Target group
The degree course is aimed at graduates with a first professionally qualifying certificate of academic degree in degree programmes in the field of Bioinformatics, Biology, Computer Science or subject-related study programmes and equivalent to a Bachelor's degree amounting to 180 credits at a university or equivalent higher education institution in Germany or abroad.
Admission requirements
A subject related requirement is proof of a degree in the field of bioinformatics completed with good academic results. In the case of a degree being held in another subject (e.g. Computer Science, Biology), the examination of professional aptitude can, if necessary, be carried out by means of an admission interview. Knowledge of appropriate English for technical purposes and programming knowledge of an advanced programming language and a script language are required. International applicants must provide proof of German language proficiency at the level of the DSH examination (min. level 2), the TestDaF (TDN 4x4) or a recognised equivalent.
Lecture period
- 07.04.2026 - 10.07.2026
- 19.10.2026 - 12.02.2027
Application deadlines
Winter semester (2026/2027)
Application deadline for Germans and inhabitants
01.04.2026 - 31.08.2026
Application period winter semester: 01.04. - 15.09. Application period summer semester: 01.12 - 15.01.
Deadlines for International Students from the European Union
01.04.2026 - 31.08.2026
Application period winter semester: 01.04. - 15.07. Application period summer semester: 01.12 - 15.01.
Deadlines for international students from countries that are not members of the European Union
01.04.2026 - 31.05.2026
Application period winter semester: 01.04. - 15.07. Application period summer semester: 01.12 - 15.01.
Enrollment deadline for Germans and foreign students
01.04.2026 - 31.08.2026
Application period winter semester: 01/04 - 15/07 Application period summer semester: 01/12 - 15/01
Tuition fees
Tuition fees
Languages of instruction
Main language
German