Biocomputingpart time, full time

Degree
Master of Science
Master
Standard period of study (amount)
4 semesters
Location
Jena
Deadlines
August 2026 (Germans and inhabitants)
August 2026 (EU)
May 2026 (Non-EU)
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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 modus

Without admission restriction

More information regarding admission requirements

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

Languages of instruction

Main language

German