Unravel the molecular mechanisms behind health and disease through computation. Combine biology, data science and modelling to understand complex living systems and contribute to advances in healthcare, biotechnology and biomedical research.
Why study for a Master’s Bioinformatics & Systems Biology at VU Amsterdam?
- Benefit from the combined expertise of VU and UvA: This joint degree programme enables you to make use of expertise, research facilities and collaborations of two leading universities
- Combine biology, data science and computational modelling: Develop the interdisciplinary expertise to integrate biological knowledge with machine learning, bioinformatics and mathematical modelling to solve complex biomedical challenges
- Turn biological data into meaningful discoveries: Learn how to analyse large-scale biological datasets, uncover disease mechanisms and develop computational solutions that contribute to healthcare, biotechnology and life sciences
- Learn from world-class researchers: Work alongside leading researchers on real scientific challenges and conduct research projects at universities, hospitals, research institutes and industry partners.
This is a joint degree programme offered by Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU) and the University of Amsterdam (UvA), providing a joint degree certificate upon graduation.
