Master of Science in Bioinformatics

Master of Science in Bioinformatics is one of 3 English-taught Bioinformatics programmes at Master's Degree level in the register, offered by 3 institutions. 2 of them list an annual fee for students from outside the EU, EEA and Switzerland, from EUR 8,700 to EUR 16,300. 2 are recorded as free for EU, EEA and Swiss students. The same programme title is offered at 3 institutions, so compare the content, campus and requirements before you choose.

Bioinformatics at DTU is about using computers and mathematical models to make sense of biological data. The programme is highly interdisciplinary, drawing on molecular biology, genetics, computer science, mathematics and statistics. You will learn to analyse the large volumes of data produced by high-throughput methods, from DNA and protein sequences to mRNA levels, protein-protein interaction data and metabolic pathway information. Patient histories and the scientific literature itself are also data types you can work with.

What you study

The focus is on computational analysis, but you also need a solid understanding of the molecular biology and experimental methods behind the data. That is why you get the chance to work both independently and with others in the laboratory, so data analysis stays closely connected to experimental work. The programme combines knowledge from molecular biology, genetics, computer science, mathematics and statistics. Systems biology is part of the picture too: understanding entire biological systems such as protein complexes, metabolic pathways or gene regulatory networks, rather than single genes or proteins.

How the programme is organised

The MSc is a two-year graduate programme worth 120 ECTS. You can choose between four specialisations: Biomedical Bioinformatics, Infectious Disease Health Informatics, Bioinformatic Methods in Life Science, and an International specialisation. The international option lets you enrol in a joint international master's programme, and the page names Life Science Engineering and Informatics at SDC as one such route. You also have the option to join an Industry Master of Science, which combines work and study across all DTU master's programmes. The programme is taught in English.

Who it suits

This programme suits students who like both biology and computing, and who want to work at the point where they meet. If you are curious about how large datasets can answer biological questions, and you are willing to spend time in the lab as well as at the computer, it is a good fit. The teaching mixes independent work, group work and laboratory experience. You will also have the opportunity to collaborate with Danish and international companies, either in courses, in an individual project or while writing your thesis.

Admission, language and next steps

To apply for the MSc programme, you need a relevant bachelor's degree. The programme page lists specific prerequisites, so check those before you apply. Applications are made directly to DTU for master's programmes. If you have a bachelor's degree from outside Denmark, the International Admissions Office can guide you through the process. The teaching language is English. Students from the EU/EEA and Switzerland study free of charge; other students pay a fee set by the institution. The page also mentions DTU's Honours Programmes for those who want a particularly demanding study track. For questions about course planning, credit transfer or exemptions, contact Study Guidance.

Master’s applications go straight to Technical University of Denmark, not through optagelse.dk, and the institution sets its own deadline. Entry requirements and language tests are set by the institution, so start from the official programme page. Our guides cover tuition fees, residence permits and housing.