If you successfully complete the programme, you will be in high demand. It is likely you'll already find a job before you graduate. And in that job, you will extensively use the skills you acquired during the MSc programme.

Choose to work in the field of bioinformatics and systems biology like 60% of our graduates or find a suitable job in closely related areas, such as biotechnology, data science, healthcare or finance. Our graduates are highly valued for their analytical skills, interdisciplinary knowledge, and ability to communicate across computational and experimental domains.

More than half of our students (60%) continue in scientific research as a Ph.D. student. Thanks to technological advances, such as next-generation sequencing and the development of personalised medicine, your career prospects will only improve as you develop. The programme also equips you with transferable skills in data analysis, modelling, and communication, opening doors to a broad range of sectors.

What will set you apart as graduate?

Employers value not only your technical expertise, but also your ability to connect disciplines and think critically. This programme equips you with a strong research mindset and a toolkit that’s in high demand across academia, healthcare, and industry. 

You will graduate with: 

• Advanced skills in data analysis and biological modelling 

• The ability to integrate computational and experimental approaches 

• Experience with real-world research questions and datasets 

• Strong communication and collaboration skills in interdisciplinary settings 

Career opportunities by specialisation

Bioinformatics track 

• PhD positions in bioinformatics, computational biology, or AI in life sciences 

• Bioinformatician or data scientist in biotech, pharma, or healthcare 

• Genomic or clinical data analyst in hospitals or research institutes 

• Software or workflow developer for biological data applications 

Systems Biology track 

• PhD positions in systems biology, mathematical biology, or biomedical modelling 

• Research scientist in synthetic biology, systems pharmacology, or bioengineering 

• Modelling and simulation expert in the life sciences or agritech sector 

• Consultant in R&D strategy, systems thinking, or translational research 

Alumna views

Read where these former students of Bioinformatics and Systems Biology ended up working after finishing the Master's programme: