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Bioinformatics – (M.Sc.)
Aalto University
Masters Programmes in English
| Application Deadline: | February 15, 2012 | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | Free | ||
| Location: | Helsinki / Finland / 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 Aalto University
In MBI programme, the content of your studies depends on your Bachelor's degree. For instance, if you have a Bachelor in computer science, you will study biological sciences in addition to bioinformatics to complement your previous degree. On the other hand, if you have studied biosciences in your Bachelor's, your Master's will contain more computer science, mathematics and statistics.
As an MBI student, you will be able to take courses from two universities. In the University of Helsinki, you may participate to MBI courses offered by Faculties of Science, Bioscience and Medicine. In the Aalto University School of Science, the Department of Computer and Information Science offers courses to the programme.
Contents
The MBI curriculum (120 ECTS) consists of six modules:
* Intermediate Module in Bioinformatics (20 ECTS)
* Advanced Module in Computational Modeling and Data Analysis for Systems Biology (20 ECTS)
* Special Module in Biology for Bioinformatics or Special Module in Computer and Information Science (20 ECTS)
* Methodological Principles (10 ECTS)
* Elective studies (20 ECTS)
* Master's thesis (30 ECTS)
See further information on the courses and suggested timetable for studies on the programme website.
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Requirements
General admission requirements
The general admission requirements are the same for all programmes. See also language requirements (both links can be found in the link section).
Programme-specific requirements
Admission criteria to the programme is a high quality Bachelor’s degree (minimum 180 ECTS credits or equivalent) in computer science or software engineering. Excellent candidates with degrees in other areas such as information systems, engineering, natural sciences, mathematics, economics, or industrial arts will be considered if they have sufficient studies and experience in computer science e.g. programming and mathematical methods.
Required background:
Studies encompassing at least 60 (ECTS) credits in
* mathematics (linear algebra, calculus and/or discrete mathematics)
* basic probability theory and statistics
* basic programming skills, algorithms and data structures
Knowledge in some of the following is considered an advantage:
* machine learning
* computational modelling and data analysis
* bioinformatics
* high-throughput biotechnology
* molecular biology
* neuroinformatics, computational neuroscience
Students chosen to the MBI programme may be required to complement their earlier degree with complementary studies. All students with a Finnish University of Applied Sciences (AMK) degree are required to take complementary studies package. Complementary or personal complementary studies cannot be included in the Master’s degree.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.5 |
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade C (Score: 60) |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 580 |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 92 |
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Relevant Links
- Programme website
- General admission requirements
- Language requirements
- University website
- City website
- Study in Finland
- Tourist guide to Finland
- Ministry of Education and Culture
- University Admissions Finland
- Online Application to Universities of Applied Sciences in Finland
- Student experiences about Finland - STeXX.eu
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