48 monthsProgramme duration
17,300 EURTuition Fee/year
15 Jan, 2026Application Deadline
AugStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Biological Sciences
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
The Work-Integrated Master’s degree in Bioinformatics at Aarhus University lets you study part-time while working part-time in a company or organisation. You apply your academic learning directly in practice and graduate after four years with both strong work experience and a high-quality degree.
Bioinformatics combines biology, statistics, and computer science to analyse large biological and biomedical datasets. Throughout the programme, you strengthen your skills in programming, statistical modelling, data science, and biological interpretation.
The programme is based at the Bioinformatics Research Centre (BiRC), known for expertise in molecular evolution, population genetics, and computational methods. You learn in an informal, collaborative research environment with an active study community.
Specialisations
Choose a project and two of the following specialisations:
- Algorithms and Programming
- Machine Learning and Data Science
- Molecular Evolution and Genomics
Career
Graduates from the work-integrated MSc in Bioinformatics combine academic depth with hands-on industry experience. Many students are offered full-time employment at their workplace after graduation, while others go on to research careers or PhD studies.
You will work within biotechnology, biomedicine, research institutions, and data-intensive industries. Typical roles include bioinformatics specialist, computational biologist, data scientist, or software developer, and many graduates continue into PhD programmes.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Biological Sciences
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
The Work-Integrated Master’s degree in Bioinformatics at Aarhus University lets you study part-time while working part-time in a company or organisation. You apply your academic learning directly in practice and graduate after four years with both strong work experience and a high-quality degree.
Bioinformatics combines biology, statistics, and computer science to analyse large biological and biomedical datasets. Throughout the programme, you strengthen your skills in programming, statistical modelling, data science, and biological interpretation.
The programme is based at the Bioinformatics Research Centre (BiRC), known for expertise in molecular evolution, population genetics, and computational methods. You learn in an informal, collaborative research environment with an active study community.
Specialisations
Choose a project and two of the following specialisations:
- Algorithms and Programming
- Machine Learning and Data Science
- Molecular Evolution and Genomics
Career
Graduates from the work-integrated MSc in Bioinformatics combine academic depth with hands-on industry experience. Many students are offered full-time employment at their workplace after graduation, while others go on to research careers or PhD studies.
You will work within biotechnology, biomedicine, research institutions, and data-intensive industries. Typical roles include bioinformatics specialist, computational biologist, data scientist, or software developer, and many graduates continue into PhD programmes.
Admission Requirements
- Oxford Online Placement Test
- Duolingo English test
- Trinity ISE III
- Pearson PTE
- Euroexam
- Michigan Language Assessment
Tuition fees
International
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