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Bioinformatics and Systems Biology (joint degree UvA/VU)

Joint programme

Discover which biomolecules make the difference between health and disease. Are you interested in unravelling this by using machine learning, sequence analysis, computational models and/or systematic experiments? Then the joint degree Master’s programme in Bioinformatics and Systems Biology at the University of Amsterdam and VU Amsterdam is the programme for you.

Language of instruction
English
Mode
Full-time
Location
UvA Science Park and VU Campus
  • Combine molecular and cell biology, computer science and mathematical modelling
  • 🤝 Joint degree with the VU (Vrije Universiteit)

Nov04
Master's Week 4-8 Nov
Feb10
Master's Week 10 -14 Feb
Here's why you want to study Bioinformatics and Systems Biology at the UvA
What kind?

An excellent international reputation

Research groups with experience in a broad range of experimental and theoretical research
How?

Great support throughout the programme

You will be assigned an academic mentor and this staff member will also act as examiner for your research projects
Why?

You’ll be in high demand

Students often find a job before you graduate
Which?

You can choose one of two specialisations

You choose Bioinformatics or Systems Biology – or both. 

Bioinformatics and Systems Biology will suit you, if you...
 

  1. Are interested in fields like molecular biology and cell biology, informatics and mathematics.
  2. Want to develop yourself as a researcher.

Track list

Joint degree programme with VU Amsterdam

Bioinformatics and Systems Biology is a joint degree programme of the University of Amsterdam and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. Courses are taught at locations of both universities. UvA and VU jointly issue a degree certificate to graduates. As a Bioinformatics and Systems Biology student in Amsterdam you benefit from expertise, networks and research projects at both universities and affiliated research institutes.

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Facts & Figures
Degree programme
MSc Bioinformatics and Systems Biology
Type
Regular study programme
Mode
Full-time
Credits
120 ECTS, 24 months
Language of instruction
English
Starts in
September
CROHO code
65020
Location
UvA Science Park and VU Campus