Bioinformatics – (M.Sc.)

Contents

The program’s first semester consists of both core courses and specialized courses at the advanced level in bioinformatics to provide the necessary knowledge for further studies on the subject. For the majority of courses during the first semester supervised exercises and assignments have a prominent role. These exercises are designed to develop skills in practical problem solving through application of relevant bioinformatics methods.

During the second semester a course on current bioinformatics research problems is given and which provides an introduction to research methodology, with a
focus on methodology with relevance in bioinformatics. Additionally, a course covering molecular markers is given that is coupled to educational profile, which is
the field of analysis of large-scale molecular biological and biomedical data . During this semester students will also carry out an independent thesis work of 15
credits. During the thesis work, the student should independently apply their knowledge to solve a current and relevant research problem in bioinformatics.

The following courses are included in the program:

• Bioinformatics concepts and methods, Advanced level, 7.5 hp
• Genomics, Advanced level, 7.5 hp
• Bioinformatics - the research process, Advanced level, 7.5 hp
• Bioinformatics analysis with Perl, A-level, 7.5 hp
• Gene expression analysis with R, Advanced, 7.5 hp
• Molecular markers for diagnosis and prognosis, Advanced level, 7.5 hp
• Master Degree Project in Bioinformatics, Advanced Level, 15 hp

Funding details

Scholarship for international Master's students liable for tuition fees

The University of Skövde offers scholarships to students attending a Master's programme at our university. The scholarships are tuition fee waivers of SEK 60 000 / year (50% of the tuition fee ), and the amount will be deducted from the tuition fee when you receive the invoice. The criteria is academic merits. The scholarship can only be awarded to students from countries outside the European Union (EU) or European Economic Area (EEA). Please note that you have to be able to finance the rest of the tuition fee yourself and to cover all the living expenses during your stay in Sweden.

If you want to apply for a scholarship at the University of Skövde please send an e-mail to scholarship@his.se. Your application should contain the following: Your name (as stated on www.universityadmissions.se). Your application number (from www.universityadmissions.se ). Which programme(s) at the University of Skövde you have applied for. A short motivation of maximum 200 words why you think that you qualify for and should be awarded with the scholarship.
Students from the following countries are referred to the Swedish Institute Study Scholarship instead:

Category 1: Bangladesh, Bolivia, Burkina Faso, Cambodia, Ethiopia, Kenya, Mali, Mozambique, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia.

Category 2: Candidates with citizenship from countries on the DAC list of ODA recipients, with the following exceptions: Albania, Belarus, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Georgia, Kosovo, Moldova, Russia, Serbia, Turkey and Ukraine.

Scholarships for Exchange students

If you are an exchange student please contact your home university for information about which scholarships they provide. The University of Skövde is part of the Erasmus programme, which means that if the university has a bilateral Erasmus agreement with your home institution you might be able to study here with an Erasmus grant.

Scholarships offered by the Swedish Institute

The Swedish Institute offers a range of scholarships for students coming to study in Sweden. For more information about SI's scholarships, please contact the Swedish Institute.