Program Overview
The Bioinformatics for Health Sciences at Pompeu Fabra University is a MSc programme in Medicine & Health Sciences over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of medicine & health sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Bioinformatics for Health Sciences programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Spain and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: EUR 4,092 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 3,379 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Barcelona, Spain
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Bioinformatics for Health Sciences programme are prepared for diverse careers in medicine & health sciences:
- Healthcare Professional
- Clinical Researcher
- Health Policy Analyst
- Public Health Specialist
- Medical Writer
- Healthcare Manager
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- The Master of bioinformatics for Health Sciences of the UPF has a faculty staff with both a long experience in teaching and research careers widely recognized. To implement this master, expert researchers on each field have been selected at Universitat Pompeu Fabra and Universitat de Barcelona on each of the subjects taught: Molecular Biology, Genetics, Mathematics, Pharmacology, Biochemistry, Drug Design and others. The profile of these researchers is also diverse: full professors, associate professors, ICREA researchers among others.
- In addition to that prestigious staff, national and international researchers and entrepreneurs in the world of bioinformatics and genomics come to visit and share their experience with the master students.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Bioinformatics is a challenging field, requiring working knowledge of different disciplines.
There are two kind of candidates profiles:
- Students with a degree in Biological and Health sciences ( Biology, Medicine, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Pharmacy, etc...)
- Students with a degree in Computer Science, Engineering and basic scientific disciplines (Chemistry, Physics or Mathematics)
Candidates should be interested on the development and application of computational tools which are useful in biomedical field.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 4,092 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 3,379 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 4,092 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 3,379 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Pompeu Fabra University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Pompeu Fabra University
Pompeu Fabra University
Gothic Quarter, Spain
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University Profile- Application Deadline Jan, 2027
- Start Date Sep, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
