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    MSc in Bioinformatics

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    Gothenburg, SEMScIn-person2 years
    SEK 290,000.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    32.4%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    24
    Cohort
    students
    120
    Credits
    SEK 900.00
    App fee

    MSc in Bioinformatics at University of Gothenburg is a 120-credit, 2-year, in-person MSc program based in Gothenburg, SE. Tuition is SEK 290,000.

    About the program

    The program teaches handling, analysis, and interpretation of large biological datasets using programming, statistics, and AI, combined with biological knowledge. It covers bioinformatics in genomics, RNA and protein analyses, evolutionary genomics, systems biology, and culminates in an individual degree project of up to 60 credits.

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    Life Sciences—Biological Sciences #66 worldwide (ranker unspecified), #2 Sweden | 2 (Shanghai ARWU Life Sciences - Biological Sciences)

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Jan 15, 2027

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
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    Min English 6/English level 2 from Swedish Upper Secondary School, or be certified by an internationally recognized test, for example TOEFL or IELTS or equivalent
    IELTS
    optional
    Min 6.5 (no section below 5.5)

    After the program

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    12 months job-seeker residence permit (Sweden)

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does MSc in Bioinformatics at University of Gothenburg cost?
    The total estimated tuition for MSc in Bioinformatics at University of Gothenburg is SEK 290,000 across 120 required credits.
    Is MSc in Bioinformatics at University of Gothenburg online or in-person?
    MSc in Bioinformatics at University of Gothenburg is offered in-person.
    How long does MSc in Bioinformatics at University of Gothenburg take to complete?
    MSc in Bioinformatics at University of Gothenburg is structured around 2 years and 120 credits.
    How competitive is MSc in Bioinformatics at University of Gothenburg?
    MSc in Bioinformatics at University of Gothenburg reports an acceptance rate of approximately 32.4%.
    How large is the MSc in Bioinformatics at University of Gothenburg cohort?
    MSc in Bioinformatics at University of Gothenburg typically enrolls around 24 students per cohort.