University College of Skövde

Programme overview

Systems Biology with Specialization in Bioinformatics is a 120-credit (two-year) master's programme delivered on campus in Skövde. The course is interdisciplinary, integrating biological sciences with computational and statistical methods to enable interpretation of high-throughput molecular and biomedical data.

What you'll study

The programme focuses on systems biology and bioinformatics, giving students competence to translate large-scale biological data into new knowledge. It combines elements from biology, computer science and statistics to address data analysis challenges in modern biomedical and molecular biological research.

Entry requirements

The programme is a second-cycle (master's) programme. Specific formal entry requirements and instance-specific syllabuses are published per admission round; applicants should consult the programme's application information for exact prerequisites and any application deadlines.

Career prospects

Graduates will be prepared for roles that require analysing and interpreting complex molecular and biomedical datasets. Typical pathways include research positions in molecular biology, bioinformatics roles in academic or industrial laboratories, and further doctoral studies in related fields.

Scholarships & funding angle

Information about scholarships and funding options is handled through the university's admissions and student support channels. Prospective applicants should review the university's practical information and financial support pages for available funding opportunities and application instructions.