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M.Sc. Bioinformatics

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Admission Requirements

For admittance to the master’s program applicants need to fulfill the following admission requirements:

  • First Degree
    You need to have an university degree (bachelor or equivalent), either from Germany or an equivalent foreign degree, in a higher education program comprising at least six semesters that qualifies to practice a profession.
  • Language
    Either you (1) did earn your university degree at an education institution where English is the language of instruction or (2) you are required to prove English language skills at level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
  • Computer Science, Bioinformatics & Programming Skills (25 CP)
    You need at least 25 credits in computer science modules. Out of these, at least 10 credits need to be in modules in which you acquired knowledge in a imperative programming language, such as C/C++, Java or Python and at least 10 credits in the area of algorithms.
  • Mathematics/Statistics (25 CP)
    You need at least 25 credits in mathematical modules. Out of these, at least 10 credits need to be in the area of linear algebra or analysis and at least 10 credits in the area of statistics.
  • Biology/Chemistry/Biochemistry (25 CP)
    You need at least 25 credits in this area. Out of these, at least 10 credits need to be in the area of biochemistry, molecular biology and genetics.

Please note: You need to fulfill the admission requirements at the time of application. There is no conditional acceptance!

Further information for Prospective Students and Application FAQ can be found on our Homepage.