Genome Based Systems Biology

Overview

Degree: Master of Science
Duration: 4 semesters
Course Start: Winter semester
Restrictions: With NC 1
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Contents of the subject Genome Based Systems Biology

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Student Counselling Service
Beratung durch Studierende der jeweiligen Fachrichtung
Academic Student Counselling Service
Beratung durch Lehrende zu Studienangebot und Inhalten des jeweiligen Studienfachs
General Student Advisory Service
First point of contact for general academic advice, personalised study guidance, and psychological counselling
Interdisciplinary education
The master course "Genome Based Systems Biology" at Bielefeld University offers access to an innovative interdisciplinary field of science. Molecular life sciences, chemical-physical engineering and mathematical-bioinformatics methods work together here, which promotes a comprehensive understanding of complex biological systems.

Research-orientated teaching
Students benefit from a research-orientated education that integrates them into current research projects at an early stage. This enables them to gain practical experience and apply their theoretical knowledge directly.

Intensive supervision in small groups
As the master's course is designed to be very research-oriented, students are supervised intensively in small groups. This facilitates mutual exchange and provides students with sufficient time to work with modern measuring devices and subsequently analyse and interpret the data.

Modern infrastructure
Bielefeld University offers a state-of-the-art infrastructure, which is crucial for success on the degree programme. Students work with complex measuring devices and learn how to handle large data sets safely, which strengthens their methodological skills.

International networking
The Faculty of Biology is involved in the ERASMUS+ programme and supports students on stays abroad in various European countries. These international experiences broaden students' horizons and promote intercultural skills.
The program opens up a wide range of career opportunities in various fields, such as:

Research and Development: Graduates may pursue careers in academic or industrial research, where they work on innovative projects in the field of systems biology.

Molecular and Biomedical Analytics: Graduates can work in molecular and biomedical analytics and diagnostics, for example at pharmaceutical companies or in diagnostic laboratories.

Industry and Life Sciences: In industry, particularly at life science companies, graduates find employment in research and development laboratories, where they contribute to the development of new products and processes.

Patent Agencies and Information Departments: The degree also opens up opportunities in patent agencies or information departments, where scientific reviews and information management are in demand.

Doctoral Studies and Research: Graduates have the opportunity to pursue a doctorate to qualify for academic careers and continue their research within the scientific community.

Access to the Master programme is granted to those who can provide evidence that they have a first university degree which has a standard period of study of at least six semesters, qualifies for exercising a profession and is in accordance with the subject-specific regulations.

In any case, please read the specific Admission requirements for this Masters programme in the Subject-specific regulations (PDF).
Degrees from accredited Bachelor programmes at German ‘Berufsakademien’ are equivalent to Bachelor degrees from universities.

Applicants with a university degree obtained abroad are granted access provided that the degree they have acquired is deemed sufficient for this purpose and they can provide evidence of the required language skills.
Further information on the application process for prospective international students and the language requirements.

Special conditions apply to applicants with a foreign certificate of education.

Course start

Studies can be commenced only in winter semester.

Length and scope of studies

The standard period of studies is 4 semesters. Information on studying part time.

The studies Genome Based Systems Biology comprise 120 credit points.

The study places for this degree programme are subject to local admission restrictions (numerus clausus). You need to apply within the currently applicable application deadlines.

As soon as you receive a positive response in the application and status portal (notice of access from the faculty) and receive your admission notice from the Student Office, you can submit your application for enrolment within the set deadline.

Step by step to a Master programme with NC

Special conditions apply to applicants with a foreign certificate of education.

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You will find the programme of lectures for this course in the eKVV.

An overview of the introductory and information events is provided by the central student counselling services.

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The information on admission restrictions / numerus clausus (NC) refers to applications for the winter semester 2026/27 and summer semester 2027.
Information on NC values from previous years
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