Master Computational Biology and Bioinformatics

This Master's degree programme is offered in cooperation with the University of Basel and the University of Zurich. Applications handled by ETH Zurich.

The teaching offer includes lectures in biology, computer science and mathematics, in addition to tasks where practical experience in research projects may be gathered. The programme contains only one compulsory course. Students draw up their own individual curricula with help from a personal mentor.

• Core courses grouped in four areas:
  bioinformatics, biophysics, biosystems and big data
• General courses: methods in computer science; advanced courses for in-depth studies; science in perspective
• Transfer: lab rotations in bioinformatics, computer science and experimental biology
• Option for 8 week industrial internship (up to 8 weeks as part of the programme, longer internships will delay completion of studies beyond 2 years)
• Application: Master Thesis (6 months)

The Master's degree qualifies for jobs in the pharmaceutical and biotechnological industry, in clinics and clinically-focused companies with focus or need in software development and data analysis as well as for an academic career.

Language of instruction

English

Credits | duration

120 ECTS | 2 years

Academic title

Master of Science ETH in Computational Biology and Bioinformatics

Requirement profile

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Detailed information

Master¡¯s degree programme in Computational Biology and Bioinformatics