Genome Based Systems Biology
An interdisciplinary Master's programme combining molecular biology, bioinformatics, and mathematical modeling.
Best for:Best for students with a Bachelor's degree in biosciences or related fields seeking to specialize in systems-level biological modeling and data analysis.
Overview
The Master of Science in Genome Based Systems Biology at Bielefeld University is a research-oriented programme that integrates biology with bioinformatics, mathematics, and physics. Students learn to model complex biological processes, analyze high-throughput omics data, and operate advanced laboratory instrumentation. The curriculum balances theoretical training in molecular methods and mathematical modeling with practical, hands-on experience in both wet and dry labs. Graduates are prepared for diverse careers in biotechnology, medicine, agriculture, and research institutions.
What you'll do
- Participate in intensive practical laboratory and computational dry lab courses.
- Develop computer-based models to predict the performance of metabolic pathways and cellular processes.
- Analyze complex high-throughput data from genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, and metabolomics.
- Operate complex measuring instruments and laboratory machinery.
- Conduct independent research for the Master's thesis.
- Collaborate on interdisciplinary projects involving biology, mathematics, and physics.
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor's degree in biosciences or a related field
Degree offered: Master of Science
Language: German (B2) and English (B2); official certificates required.
Instruction: English (60%) and German (40%)
- Foundational knowledge in molecular biology and biological principles
- Basic proficiency in mathematical methods for biological modeling
- German language proficiency at B2 level
- English language proficiency at B2 level
- Hold a Bachelor's degree in biosciences or a related field
- Provide official language certificates for both German and English at B2 level
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How to apply
Deadline: 2027-07-15
Applicants must submit their application through the university's online portal. Required documents include the Bachelor's degree transcript, language certificates, and a completed motivation questionnaire.
- Bachelor's degree transcript
- Language certificates
- Motivation questionnaire
- CV
- Summary of Bachelor's thesis
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