Program Overview
The Bioinformatics at Goethe University Frankfurt am Main is a MSc programme in Humanities taught in English, German 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, German
- Study mode: On-campus
- Location: Frankfurt am Main, 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
- Sequence Analysis / Data Mining
- Network Analysis / Systems Biology
- Structural Analysis / Molecular modeling
- Neuro processes / Computational Neurobiology
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Conditions of admission
Admission requirements:
- Bachelors degree in Bioinformatics or comparable degree;
- entrance examination + CV;
Provisional admission:
Applicants currently enrolled on a Bachelors programme for Computer Science can be admitted provisionally on the basis of a preliminary transcript of records, provided that they have:
- at least 150 CPs in the Bachelors degree in Bioinformatics
- have already finished the Bachelors thesis, or if the thesis is about to be finished and the tutor has written a letter of recommendation
- Applicants with an international university entrance qualification and Bachelor\'s degree must prove sufficient German language skills according to the regulations of the Deutsche Sprachprüfung für den Hochschulzugang (DSH), the German language test for university entrance.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
Jan, 2027
About Goethe University Frankfurt am Main
Goethe University Frankfurt am Main
Frankfurt, Germany
Goethe University Frankfurt is a public research university located in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. It was founded in 1914 as a citizens' university, which means it was founded and funded by the...
University Profile- Application Deadline Jan, 2027
- Start Date Apr, 2027
- Language English, German
- Duration 24 months
