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Bioinformatics

Insitution:Pázmány Péter Catholic University
Faculty:Faculty of Information Technology and Bionics
Course / programme name:Bioinformatics
Branch of Science:Computer Science and Information Technology
Level of studies:Master
Qualification:Bioinformatician
Language of instruction:English
Duration of the course / programme:1+4 semsters semesters
Location/city of the course:Budapest
Study in Hungary link:http://studyinhungary.hu/institution/pazmany-peter-catholic-university-89.html
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Embark on a thrilling journey in Bioinformatics with our MSc program, blending computer science and life sciences. Bioinformatics can help you discover the magic of turning vast biological data into valuable information, unlocking doors to groundbreaking scientific breakthroughs.

This program equips you with essential knowledge for biotechnology, influencing personalized medicine, drug and vaccine development, and cutting-edge database and software creation for biomedical data.

As industries increasingly adopt data analytics and artificial intelligence, the demand for professionals with a unique blend of biological expertise and programming/analysis skills is soaring.

Focus areas:
- Sequence analysis
- Structural biology
- Bioinformatics and algorithms
- Biostatistics
- Molecular diagnostic data processing techniques
- Systems biology modelling techniques
- Mathematical description of complex systems
- Modelling of neurobiological processes

Specializations:
- Biomolecular Data Interpretation: Choose this specialization for expertise in processing sequence, spatial, and metabolomic data.
- Systems Biology: This specialization offers focused courses on complex modeling approaches, complementing the generally required subjects.

The actual MSc study program is preceded by a compulsory foundation semester (taking place in the fall semester) for international students.


ONLINE OPEN DAY!
Our Online Open Day is organised for all who are interested in our study programs.
DATE:
Thu 5 December 2024 and Wed 8 January 2025, 3.00 pm CET
REGISTRATION for the Online Open Day: https://forms.office.com/e/xeySSMEawa

1) BSc degree in Molecular Bionics, or equivalent
Applicants must submit the Degree awarded AND the Transcript of all corresponding records. Applicants still doing their BSc should upload, in addition to their transcript, an official certificate of the EXPECTED date of graduation.

2) B2-level English language certificate according to CEFR (IELTS with total score of 6.0, TOEFL with a score of 90 or other).
Exemption: Bachelor's degree obtained in a full English-language program OR English as mother tongue of the Applicant.
Entrance examination:Yes
Entrance type:both
Minimum level of language proficiency (oral):B2 (according to CEFR)
Minimum level of language proficiency (written):B2 (according to CEFR)
Place of examination:Online

Step 1: check of application documents for eligibility

Step 2: online written test of Biology (compulsory) AND Chemistry or Computer Science

Step 3: online oral interview (short summary of the applicant\'s BSc thesis, personal and professional motivation of the applicant)


Further information: https://itk.ppke.hu/en/admissions-masters-programs
Contact person name:Ms Ágnes Csimma
Contact person job position:International Coordinator
Contact e-mail:international.office@itk.ppke.hu
Contact website:https://itk.ppke.hu/en/bioinformatics-msc
Contact person name:Ms Ágnes Csimma
Contact person job position:International coordinator
Contact e-mail:international.office@itk.ppke.hu
Contact website:https://itk.ppke.hu/en/scholarship-sh
Contact person name:Ms Ágnes Csimma
Contact person job position:International coordinator
Contact e-mail:international.office@itk.ppke.hu
Contact website:https://itk.ppke.hu/en/scholarship-hungarian-diaspora
Availability of preparatory year in the Stipendium Hungaricum programme:Yes
Availability of specialisation year in the Stipendium Hungaricum programme:Yes
Min. students5
Max. students20
Availability of preparatory year in the Diaspora Scholarship programme:Yes
Availability of specialisation year in the Diaspora Scholarship programme:Yes
Min. students5
Max. students20