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Master of Science in Bioinformatics (Systems Biology)

Bioinformatics aims at gaining a better and preferentially more quantitative molecular understanding of cellular processes by integrating and modelling high-throughput molecular data (omics data). This requires the use and development of state-of-the-art techniques for storing, retrieving, organizing, analysing and interpreting biological data.

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Master's Programme
2 year 120 credits
Faculty of Sciences
Faculty of Bioscience Engineering
Faculty of Engineering and Architecture
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  1. Immediate Admission
    1. Programmes from other Faculties
      1. Master's Programmes
      2. Master's Programmes in Teaching
      3. Postgraduate Studies
  2. Admission Subject to an Enquiry into the Suitability of the Holder of the Diploma
    1. Programmes from this Faculty
      1. Subsequent Master's Programmes
      2. Postgraduate Studies
    2. Programmes from other Faculties
      1. Master's Programmes
      2. Subsequent Master's Programmes
      3. Postgraduate Studies
      4. Micro-Credentials
  3. Admission Subject to Passing a Preparatory Course
    1. Programmes with broad admission
      1. Master's Programmes
      2. Master's Programmes in Teaching
      3. Subsequent Master's Programmes
  4. Admission Subject to Passing an Abridged Bachelor's Programme
    1. Programmes from other Faculties
      1. Master's Programmes

Phd

Interested in doing doctoral research at Ghent University? Find out where to start.

www.ugent.be/phd/en

Lifelong learning

Lifelong learning refers to all the courses offered to acquire new skills, beyond the traditional programmes (e.g. bachelors, masters etc) and can be found on Nova Academy (a collaboration between Ghent University, University of Antwerp and Vrije Universiteit Brussel).

An international experience (after graduation)

Would you consider going abroad after graduation? Different options are possible: obtain another degree, work abroad as a volunteer, do an international internship?

www.ugent.be/student/nl/na-je-studies/naar-buitenland-na-studie (information in Dutch only)

Infinitum

The UGent alumni platform Infinitum (a digital alumni network) allows you to get in touch with your friends from university. Find out where they are working and get in touch!

www.ugent.be/alumnus/en/infinitum