Overview

Program Details

Building on the knowledge and skills acquired during the bachelor's degree in bioinformatics, The Bioinformatics program offered by Goethe University Frankfurt provides advanced, research-oriented expertise in the areas of network analysis/systems biology, sequence analysis/data mining, structural analysis/molecular modeling, and neuroprocesses /computational neurobiology as core subjects. Elective courses in computer science, biology, chemistry, biophysics, and medicine allow students to gain additional specialized knowledge and skills.

Through a research internship, students have the opportunity to acquire insights into current research areas and actively contribute to research tasks.

Graduates are well-prepared for lifelong learning and diverse career paths thanks to the foundational focus of the education.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Sequence Analysis

Data Mining

Network Analysis

Systems Biology

Structure Analysis

Molecular Modeling

Neuroprocesses

Computational Neurobiology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-04-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

Partially taught in English, Partially taught in German

Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Frankfurt am Main, Germany

Disciplines

Bioinformatics & Biostatistics View 18 other Masters in Bioinformatics & Biostatistics in Germany

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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

You need a bachelor's degree in the subject of bioinformatics or a comparable academically oriented degree in a related field with a strong focus on bioinformatics (e.g., computer science, bioinformatics, and biology) with a standard period of study of at least 6 semesters/180 CP. Equivalent German or international degrees in the same or a related subject area with a standard period of study of at least 6 semesters/180 CP are also accepted.

You need English proficiency at level B1.

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Tuition Fees

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International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

Free
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

Although tuition fees have been abolished, a semester fee of €381.28 still applies.

Living costs

Frankfurt am Main

Germany

941 - 1519 EUR / 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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