Bioinformatics

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locatieWageningen
diplomamsc M Bioinformatics
typeregulier
start1 september
taalvolledig English
opleidingsduur2 jaar voltijd
accreditatiesNVAO
croho-code60106
numerus fixusnee
honoursnee
It was developed to cope with the output of genome sequencing initiatives, that result in an ever-increasing amount of data available about DNA, RNA and derived proteins. Bioinformaticians apply information technology to store, retrieve and manipulate these data and employ statistical methods capable of analysing large amounts of biological data to predict gene functions and to demonstrate the relationship between genes and proteins.

Onderwijs

taal van onderwijs	100% en
avondonderwijs	n.v.t.
afstandsonderwijs	n.v.t.

onderwijsvormen

case study, computer exercise, group assignment, group discussion, individual assignment, lecture, literature study, practicum, project, research, research project, research proposal, self study, seminar, tutorial, working group

instruction modes

In the first year, students start by following courses linked to their own interest. At the end of the first year, they work out a multidisciplinary project that is linked to a question or challenge from industry. During the second year, students perform two research and/or design project, one thesis and a second thesis or internship.

objectives

Bioinformatics is a scientific discipline with roots in the computer sciences, statistics and molecular biology. The programme focuses on the practical application of bioinformatics methods in many areas of the life sciences. It includes training in the fundamentals of database management, computer programming, structural and functional genomics and systems biology.

Na de studie

Beroepsperspectief / arbeidsmarkt

Bioinformatics is a new fast growing field of research poorly served by traditional curricula in Life Sciences. As the demand has outpaced the supply of bioinformaticians the first job after graduation is often a PhD project at a research institute or at an University in or outside the Netherlands. Since this is a new field, we have no hard data on the follow-up. It is however anticipated that five years after graduation, about one third will still be employed as a scientist at an University
or research center. Others will choose for a career at research-oriented pharmaceutical and biotechnological companies.

aansluitende masteropleidingen

instelling	opleiding	instroomeisen
Utrecht University	Leraar VHO biologie full-time,part-time educational	+ aanv. eisen

bron: doorstroommatrix.nl