Program Overview
The Bioinformatics at Freie Universität Berlin is a MSc programme in Humanities 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 humanities. 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 programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Germany 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 5
- Location: Berlin, Germany
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Bioinformatics programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Algorithms
- Genomics
- Numerical Mathematics
- Optimization
- Statistics
- Research Internship
- Biodiversity and Evolution
- Medical Bioinformatics
- Network Analysis
- Physiology
- Sequence Analysis
- Structural Bioinformatics
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Admission Requirements:
For admittance to the masters program applicants need to fulfill the following admission requirements:
Bachelors degree in bioinformatics with components in mathematics, computer science, chemistry/biochemistry, biology, and bioinformatics that correspond to the bachelors degree program in bioinformatics at Freie Universität Berlin, or an equivalent degree.
Proof of English language skills (level B1 CEFR or equivalent).
The admission is limited.
English Proficiency: IELTS 5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
May, 2027
About Freie Universität Berlin
Freie Universität Berlin
Berlin, Germany
public research university in Berlin, Germany
University Profile- Application Deadline May, 2027
- Start Date Sep, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
