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| Application Deadline: | Start in 1 September: April (non-EEA: March). | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 1,750 - ≈ € 12,000 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Amsterdam / Netherlands / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 24 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Credits (ECTS): | 120 | ||
| Languages: | English | ||
Location of VU University Amsterdam
Do you have an interest in biosciences and the ability to solve problems? Do you like to incorporate computer technology in your research? Then the Master's in Bioinformatics is your programme.
The Masters programme in Bioinformatics approaches problems from a bioinformatics-specific perspective. The programme integrates issues from neighbouring disciplines, such as Biology, Biochemistry, Computer Science and Mathematics. The range of technology and theory that you will learn will cause you to experience a feeling of immediate relevance. This approach will also improve your skills in selecting and integrating different sources of knowledge. Bioinformatics practitioners must possess a well-developed concept of the art of science, a talent for mathematical and general abstraction, a broad level of knowledge, an ability to absorb and integrate novel concepts quickly. They need strong problem-solving skills and well-developed practical proficiencies in the field of computer science. It is estimated that the Netherlands will need thousands of bioinformatics specialists over the next five years. This is because recent and ongoing breakthroughs in biotechnology and medical and genomic technology have generated vast quantities of genetics data. All this information is of little use unless subjected to biological and/or medical analysis.
Contents
Types of teaching (in year 1):
- theory: 50%
- practice: 20%
- self study: 30%
Programme internationalization:
- Studying abroad is recommended.
- The percentage of foreign students: 40%
- The percentage of foreign teachers: 20%
- The percentage of students abroad: 30%
- The percentage of teachers abroad: 20%
This programme has a workload of 120 ECTS.
Courses:
Course type: internship
This course is given in year 2
This course is optional to apply to.
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test if you come from a non-English speaking country.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
More informationRequirements
Additional language requirements:
- IELTS overall band: 6.5
- TOEFL paper based: 580
- TOEFL computer based: 237
- TOEFL internet based: 92
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.5 |
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade C (Score: 60) |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 580 |
| TOEFL Computer-based: | 237 |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 92 |
Accreditation
Accredited by: NVAO in: Netherlands
Funding details
Scholarships / Grants:
Neso Indonesia:
StuNed Scholarships for Master studies, short courses and customized training programmes are available for Indonesian professionals with at least two years work experience in a development-related organization.
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Fulbright/ NAF:
The Fulbright Center is a bi-national, non-profit organization established by international agreement between the United States of America and the Kingdom of The Netherlands. It promotes educational co-operation and provides information on study, research and internships in the United States.
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Students from Columbia can apply for this scholarship through their website.
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VU University Amsterdam:
VU University Amsterdam awards its own scholarships to outstanding students joining our international Master's degree programmes. The VU Fellowship is an amount of money between 2.500 and 15.000 Euros to cover a part of the study expenses. The general criteria for selection are excellence, motivatio
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