Program Overview
The Bioinformatics at University of Maribor is a MA programme in Humanities taught in English, Slovenian 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 Slovenia 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, Slovenian
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: EUR 4,350 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
- Location: Maribor, Slovenia
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
- Information and communication technologies in bioinformatics,
- Algorithms and data structures in bioinformatics,
- Molecular biophysics,
- Introduction to bioinformatics,
- Applied computer science for bioinformatics,
- Multivariate statistical methods,
- Computer geometry for bioinformatics,
- Data mining and knowledge discovery.
- Selected topics in biochemistry,
- Selected topics in biophysics,
- Basics of molecular and cell biology,
- Chemistry
- Theoretical biophysics,
- Bioinformatics and genetic research,
- DNA micro nets and analyze of expressions gene,
- Advanced research methods in bioinformatics.
- Complexity theory and chaos,
- Health informatics,
- Visualisation of scientific data,
- Modelling and simulation in health care,
- Protein structures and proteomic,
- Pharmacogenomics,
- Human molecular genetics-selected topics,
- Recombinant DNA technology,
- Basics of molecular and population genetics.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- A bachelor\xc2\x92s (1st cycle) programme in a relevant field
- In order to be admitted to a postgraduate programme in a field different from the one in which they graduated, candidates must fulfil additional study obligations (qualifying exams). These obligations, corresponding to between 10 and 60 ECTS credits, will be determined on the basis of differences between the candidates\xc2\x92 field of expertise and previous study programme. Candidates must pass these exams prior to enrolment.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 4,350 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
Tuition fees: EUR 4,350 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Maribor 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 University of Maribor
University of Maribor
Maribor, Slovenia
University of Maribor is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-09-17
- Start Date 2017-10-01
- Language English, Slovenian
- Duration 24 months
- Credits 120