Bioinformatics and Systems Biology (joint degree UvA/VU)
Discover which biomolecules make the difference between health and disease. Are you interested in unravelling this by using machine learning, sequence analysis, computational models and/or systematic experiments? Then the joint degree Master’s programme in Bioinformatics and Systems Biology at the University of Amsterdam and VU Amsterdam is the programme for you. This interdisciplinary programme combines biology, data science and systems thinking, preparing you to make a real impact in life sciences research.
Language of instruction
English
Mode
Full-time
Location
UvA Science Park and VU Campus
- ✨Discover which biomolecules make the difference between health and disease.
- 🤝 Joint degree with the VU (Vrije Universiteit)
Nov17
Master's Week: 17-21 Nov
Feb09
Master's Week 9 -12 Feb
Here's why you want to study Bioinformatics and Systems Biology in Amsterdam
What?
An excellent international reputation
Research groups with experience in a broad range of experimental and theoretical research.
How?
Great support throughout the programme
You will be assigned an academic mentor, who also acts as the examiner for your research projects, providing personal and consistent guidance.
Why?
You’ll be in high demand
Students often find a job before graduating, thanks to the strong demand for graduates with interdisciplinary skills and the close ties between the academic and professional bioinformatics and systems biology communities.
Which one?
You can choose one of two specialisations
Bioinformatics or Systems Biology – or combine both, if you’re looking for an extra challenge.
Bioinformatics and Systems Biology will suit you, if you...
- You’re fascinated by molecular and cellular biology, and eager to combine it with informatics, mathematics, and data science to answer complex biological questions.
- You’re ambitious, aiming to become an independent researcher and thrive in an interdisciplinary environment where personal mentoring and customisation are key.
- You’re motivated to build a strong academic and professional profile by taking part in conferences, developing your presentation skills, and choosing from a wide range of electives and research topics.
Whether you're driven by a passion for discovery, a love of computational problem-solving, or the desire to contribute to cutting-edge biomedical research, this Master's will challenge and support you at every step. It’s the ideal programme for students who want to push scientific boundaries and stand out.
Bioinformatics
Explore biology through data. Learn how to analyse large-scale molecular datasets, develop algorithms, and apply machine learning to unlock insights in health and disease.
Systems Biology
Understand life as a system. Combine experiments with mathematical modelling to study complex biological networks and predict their behaviour.
Discover your programme
During your Master’s programme, you can choose between two different tracks: bioinformatics or systems biology, or choose to do both. Read more about the specialisations, curriculum and supervision on the study programme page.
Get a taste of the atmosphere
Joint degree programme with VU Amsterdam
Bioinformatics and Systems Biology is a joint degree programme of the University of Amsterdam and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. Courses are taught at locations of both universities. UvA and VU jointly issue a degree certificate to graduates. As a Bioinformatics and Systems Biology student in Amsterdam you benefit from expertise, networks and research projects at both universities and affiliated research institutes.
As a student, you’ll benefit from the combined expertise, international networks, and collaborative research environment of both institutions.
Facts & Figures
- Degree programme
- MSc Bioinformatics and Systems Biology
- Type
- Regular study programme
- Mode
- Full-time
- Credits
- 120 ECTS, 24 months
- Language of instruction
- English
- Starts in
- September
- RIO code
- 65020
- Location
- UvA Science Park and VU Campus
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