
Bioinformatics
- Starting
- Winter semester
- Mode of admission:
- local admission restriction
- Application:
- uni-assist
- Study mode:
- On campus
Program Video
Five Reasons to choose this Master's Program
Course Description

The M.Sc. in Bioinformatics is intended for holders of a first bachelor’s degree in:
- Bioinformatics
- Or comparable degrees such as biomathematics or computational biology.
For those interested in advancing their qualifications and career opportunities in the field of bioinformatics.
Special Program Features
Study the most relevant and modern topics of the field
Analyzing genomic data, developing new bioinformatics software, or learning bioinformatics applications in areas such as proteomics, transcriptomics, metabolomics, and clinical bioinformatics. These are just some of the exciting topics you’ll cover during this master’s program.
Experience Berlin and have the chance to work here after your studies
The German capital has an incredible mix of history, culture, economic development, and modernity that attracts people from the whole world.
Benefit from the Know-How and partnership with major research Departments and Medical Institutions
The M.Sc. in Bioinformatics is jointly conducted by several Departments of the Freie Universität Berlin - the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, the Department of Biology, Chemistry and Pharmacy, - and the Charité Medical School, one of the most important Medical Schools in Germany.
Partner Universities


Université Pierre et Marie Curie
Université Pierre et Marie Curie


Universidad de Sevilla
Universidad de Sevilla


İzmir Yuksek Teknoloji Enstitusu
İzmir Yuksek Teknoloji Enstitusu
Accreditations

AQAS
AQAS
The “Agency for Quality Assurance through Accreditation of Study Programs” is a German non-profit association that is authorized to conduct external evaluation procedures for universities in Germany and Europe.
Requirements
Qualification Requirements
The application requirements for the study program in “Bioinformatics” are:
Previous bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in:
- Bioinformatics
- Or comparable degrees such as biomathematics or computational biology*.
Min ECTS required:
- 180 ECTS**.
*A degree is "comparable" if the credit points listed below can be demonstrated in the various subjects.
**In any case, you need to have substantial previous knowledge of mathematics and computer science, as well as certain aspects of biology. This includes: analysis, linear algebra, computational mathematics, probability/statistics programming, algorithms, and data structures (in bioinformatics) molecular biology, biochemistry, genetics, physiology.
Language Requirements
The following certificates are recognised as proof of your language proficience.
Application & Admission
Application Deadlines

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Application Procedure & Selection
Application Documents
International students need to apply via uni-assist.
Graduation certificate with a final grade (if you have completed your studies). If you are applying for a higher subject-specific semester, this document is strongly required.
In case the university does not use the ECTS-system please attach proof concerning the equivalence of the credits by the university or by another official institution.
Official translations of all certificates if issued in any language other than German or English, issued by sworn translators only, or by an institution being entitled to translations for official purposes.
See the Department's website.
Testimonials
What advice would you give the master students who would like to pursue a similar career?
Improve your communication skills, learn math, statics and proper software development. Also check out tech blogs of Pinterest, Airbnb, Netflix to understand how business uses machine learning and statistics.
Read the full interview here.
Is there anything from the Master’s program that evokes especially strong memories?
I really enjoyed my Erasmus semester and my “Forschungspraktikum”, which I also did abroad. The “Forschungsmodul” and “Forschungspraktikum” are two great opportunities to go abroad and I can only recommend doing so.Read the full interview here.
Further Information
Your Personal Contact
Ulrike Seyferth
Department of Mathematics and Computer Science Institute of Computer Science
Freie Universität Berlin
Arnimallee 3
14195 Berlin
Contact Details:
[email protected]
Information Package
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