Program Overview
The Life Science Informatics at University of Bonn 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 Life Science Informatics 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 6
- Location: Bonn, Germany
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Life Science Informatics 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
- Computer Science (COS), 15 Credit Points (CP)
- Life Science Research (LSR), 15 CP
- Algorithmic Life Science Informatics (ALB), 15 CP
- Modelling, Simulation, Statistics (MOD), 15 CP
- Specialisation in Biology (BIO), 15 CP
- Specialisation in Chemistry (CHM), 15 CP
- Total yield of credit points earned in courses: 90 CP
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Transcripts, also intermediate and preliminary transcripts
Diploma
Secondary school leaving certificate (with grades)
TOEFL or IELTS test result (mandatory document)
Entrance exam to university (only if applicable)
Statement of purpose
GRE test (not mandatory but helpful for the application)
Copy of your passport
At least one Letter of Recommendation by a University Professor
Minimum requirements for the English tests:
TOEFL Test
TOEFL paper-based: 550
TOEFL computer-based: 213
iBT TOEFL:: 80
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 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
Mar, 2027
About University of Bonn
University of Bonn
Bonn, Germany
public research university located in Bonn, Germany
University Profile- Application Deadline Mar, 2027
- Start Date Oct, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
