Master's Programme in Life Science Informatics 24 months Postgraduate Programme By University of Helsinki |TopUniversities
Programme Duration

24 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

15,000 EURTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

19 Jan, 2027Application Deadline

Starting Month

AugStarting Month

Programme overview

Main Subject

Biological Sciences

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Master's

Study Mode

On Campus

The multidisciplinary Master’s Programme in Life Science Informatics (LSI) provides the tools to gain knowledge from models and data. It integrates research excellence across the Faculties of Science, of Medicine and of Bio- and Environmental Sciences with the Helsinki Institute of Life Sciences (HiLIFE), thus providing cutting-edge education from experts in the life sciences, medicine, mathematics, statistics, and informatics. This combination offers attractive and versatile study opportunities, where you can tailor your studies according to your personal interest and career plans.


The programme has three study tracks to specialise in: 


  • Bioinformatics and systems medicine
  • Biostatistics
  • Mathematical and Statistical Ecology 


While gaining deep knowledge in your specialisation, you will also get a broad overview of several fields to support your future career.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Biological Sciences

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Master's

Study Mode

On Campus

The multidisciplinary Master’s Programme in Life Science Informatics (LSI) provides the tools to gain knowledge from models and data. It integrates research excellence across the Faculties of Science, of Medicine and of Bio- and Environmental Sciences with the Helsinki Institute of Life Sciences (HiLIFE), thus providing cutting-edge education from experts in the life sciences, medicine, mathematics, statistics, and informatics. This combination offers attractive and versatile study opportunities, where you can tailor your studies according to your personal interest and career plans.


The programme has three study tracks to specialise in: 


  • Bioinformatics and systems medicine
  • Biostatistics
  • Mathematical and Statistical Ecology 


While gaining deep knowledge in your specialisation, you will also get a broad overview of several fields to support your future career.

Admission Requirements

68+
4.5+
6.5+
You can apply to the Master’s Programme in Life Science Informatics if you meet the following criteria:

  • You have completed an applicable first-cycle (bachelor’s) degree at a higher education institution in Finland or abroad, or will do so by the deadline.
  • You have sufficient skills in Finnish, Swedish or English.
  • You have completed a sufficient amount of studies applicable to the master’s programme.

19 Jan 2027
2 Years
Aug

  • Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance

Tuition fees

International
15,000 EUR

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