University of Bonn

Life Science Infοrmatiсs

M.Sc. (Master of Science)
M.Sc.
Degree
120
ECTS
English
English only
Language
Not specified
Application Deadlines
4 semesters
(Starting: Winter Semester)
Duration
Free
Tuition Fees (per semester)
Starting
Winter Semester
Mode of Admission:
no admission restriction 
Study Mode:
On campus

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Requirements


Qualification Requirements


Previous Degree

Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in biology, medicine, pharmaceutics or computer science, or another closely related discipline.

The applicant should have a substantial background in life sciences, computer science, and mathematics. Typically this would include previous courses in the following areas: Calculus, Linear Algebra, Statistics, Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry, Theoretical Biology, Fundamentals of Computer Programming, Data Structures and Algorithms, and Fundamentals of Theoretical Computer Science.

The university undergraduate degree is to provide proof of the following qualifications:

  1. Basic organic chemistry, molecular biology and biochemistry as well as theoretical biology with a total of 18 ECTS credit points.
  2. Knowledge of informatics in the fields of programming, data structures and algorithms, computer architecture as well as basic theoretical computer science with a total of 18 ECTS credit pοints.
GPA Comment

Candidates should have performed well above average in their undergraduate studiеs.

Additional Qualification

The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is strongly recommendеd.

Language Requirements


The following certificates are recognized as proof of your language proficiency.

languageEnglish
IELTS
min 6
Specification: No single result lower than 6.0.
TOEFL CBT
min 213
TOEFL iBT
min 80
TOEFL pBT
min 550
CEFR English
min B2
Does the university recognize "other equivalent language certificates"? no

Additional information:
TOEFL and IELTS are the only tests we accept. The test result must not be older than two years. Applicants who have graduated from universities/colleges in one of the following countries are exempted from an English test: United Kingdom, Ireland, Canada, United States of America, New Zealand, and Australia.

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Application & Admission


Application Deadlines


Application Procedure & Selection


Mode of Admission:
no admission restriction 
Application:
directly at university
Application Fee:

none

Application Documents


Apply through the Online-Application portal and upload the following documents as PDF or JPG.

  1. Transcripts, also intermediate and preliminary transcripts.
  2. Diploma.
  3. Secondary school leaving certificate (with grades).
  4. TOEFL or IELTS test result (see language requirements).
  5. Entrance exam to university (only if applicable).
  6. Statement of purpose.
  7. GRE test (not mandatory but helpful for the application).
  8. Copy of your passport.
  9. At least one letter of recommendation by a university professor.

It is possible and welcomed if the above-mentioned documents are merged into one РDF.

Location


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Further Information


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Course Website