Overview

The taught stages consist of mandatory core courses with the aim of providing students with a thorough understanding of general concepts in genetics, genomics and Bioinformatics and with basic experimental skills in these fields.

Each semester, students choose one of several elective courses (minimum) which expand their knowledge in related fields of genetics.

The program will provide an important grounding for students to understand and apply genetic, molecular genetic and genomic tools to fundamental research questions in different areas: genetics, molecular genetics, genomics, molecular biology, medicine, biotechnology and agriculture.
The Master of Genetics and Genomics at Sofia University St.Kliment Ohridski is designed to equip students to meet the growing requirement by academia, industry and clinical practice for scientists, qualified in genetics, molecular genetics and analysis of genomic data.

Career

The graduated students can pursue their career in various institutes of dealing with fundamental molecular genetic studies as well as in various departments and fields of medicine and agriculture. They can work both at home and abroad.

Programme Structure

It is divided into two semesters taught stages, each one providing 30 credits, which are followed by a third semester, centered on a degree project in a laboratory setting.

The project is individually supervised and can be carried out not only at the Department of Genetics but at other scientific institutions as well.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-12 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

Credits

90 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Sofia, Bulgaria

Disciplines

Bioinformatics & Biostatistics Genetics

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

To have completed higher education with Bachelor's or Master's degree awarded. If the applicant's Diploma is acquired from a foreign educational institution, it must be recognized with the purpose of obtaining access to further education within the higher education system of Sofia University 'St. Kliment Ohridski'.

The average grade of the applicant's Diploma for higher education (BA / BSc degree) to be no less than the equivalent of Good 4 according to the Bulgarian system of grades.

For some of the programs the respective faculties may have additional requirements or entrance exams, on the basis of which the applicants are selected.

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Tuition Fees

Living costs

Sofia

Bulgaria

795 - 1216 BGN / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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