Program Overview
The Bioinformatics at University of Bologna 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 Italy 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 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 3,776 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 3,776 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Bologna, Italy
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
- Applied Genomics
- Biomedical Data Bases
- Molecular Anthropology And Human Biodiversity
- Programming For Bioinformatics
- Algorithms And Data Structures For Computational Biology
- Bioanalytical Proteomics And Interactomics
- Dna/rna Dynamics
- Molecular Phylogenetics
- Laboratory Of Bioinformatics
- Bioinformatics For System And Synthetic Biology
- Elements Of Bioinformatics
- Elements Of Biophysics
- Elements Of Computational Biology
- Elements Of Soft Computing
- Modelling Biological Complexity
- Neurosciences
- Bioinformatics Laboratory
- Final Examination
- Prerequisites Of The Thesis Work
- Systems And In Silico Biology
- Bioinformatics For System And Synthetic Biology
- Elements Of Bioinformatics
- Elements Of Biophysics
- Elements Of Computational Biology
- Elements Of Soft Computing
- Modelling Biological Complexity
- Neurosciences
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
For admission to the second cycle degree programme in Bioinformatics, candidates must have acquired basic knowledge in:
- Mathematics
- Physics Computing Chemistry
- Biology/Biotechnology/Biomedicine
Admission to the second cycle degree programme also is subject to the possession of a first cycle degree or other suitable qualification obtained abroad:
- ex Italian Ministerial Decree no. 270: Any first cycle degree
- ex. Italian Ministerial Decree no. 509/99: Any first cycle degree
- Previous four-year degree programme system: Any degree.
Admission to the Second Cycle Degree Programme is subject to the demonstration of the required skills and knowledge, assessed by a Board based on the analysis of the candidate\'s CV.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 3,776 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 3,776 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 3,776 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 3,776 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Bologna 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 Bologna
University of Bologna
Bologna, Italy
University of Bologna (Università di Bologna) is one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in the world, founded in 1088 in Bologna, Italy, and widely regarded as the birthplace of the...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months