Bioinformatics

Technical University of Munich

Germany, Munich

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Technical University of Munich

Germany , Munich

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Garching

Program Language

German

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesOctober-2022

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Duration 6 year(s)

Tuition Fee

EUR 147 / semester

Next Intake October-2022

Bioinformatics

About

Bioinformatics is an up-and-coming academic subject and research area that combines modern information sciences (informatics, mathematics, and statistics) with the life sciences (biology, chemistry, pharmacy, medicine, biotechnology, and food technology). Bioinformatics deals with questions of informatics that arise with the application of new technologies and a rapidly growing quantity of data in the life sciences. The discipline is also of continuously increasing significance in medicine and drug discovery.

The exponential growth in biological data generated by national and international research projects provides a highly inviting field of application for modern bioinformatics. The application of informatics methods first made mathematical modeling possible in the biosciences, as well as the analysis of new kinds and large quantities of data. Yet the potential for applying informatics to the biosciences still exceeds its current application.

In industry, bioinformatics is perceived as a key technology. It is not least young biotechnology companies that are reliant on job applicants with specific, interdisciplinary competencies. Though the methods of bioinformatics have already been applied on an industrial scale, there are few graduates of this interdisciplinary science to date. Hence the demand in industry for well-educated bioinformaticians.

For a comprehensive description of the program, please refer to the degree program documentation:

Degree program documentation for the bachelor's program in Bioinformatics (PDF, German)

The bachelor's program in Bioinformatics is offered by the Technical University of Munich in partnership with Ludwig-Maximilian University of Munich (LMU). The program combines informatics with molecular biology, biochemistry, and genetics.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

First of all, you need a higher education entrance qualification to study at TUM. This can either be a qualified secondary school diploma or sufficient professional qualification.

Your schooling must comprise 12 consecutive school years.
You have to fulfill the curricular requirements set out by the Standing Conference of the Ministers of Education and Cultural Affairs of the Länder in the Federal Republic of Germany (Kultusministerkonferenz). For more information, please consult the legally binding regulations can be found in the resolution of the Kultusministerkonferenz (German PDF, 156kb).
Please note that only an IB with German A as Higher Level is recognized as proof of German language skills. Otherwise, you need so supply separate proof of sufficient German skills with your application at TUM.

English Program Requirements

All degree programs at TUM Informatics require proof of proficiency in German, English, or both.

Check TUM’s central admissions website for information on accepted language proficiency certificates here.

Please remember that you often will need to sign up for language tests several months in advance.

Should you have no knowledge in German at all, you should plan to devote approximately 9 to 12 months to intensive courses in order to reach the required level. You must be able to prove proficiency in the relevant language for your program in order to be admitted.

For Master's applications at the department of Informatics: if the language of instruction of your Bachelor's degree was English (100%), this can be accepted as English language proof for the Master's application.
A Bachelor's thesis written in English can also be accepted as English proof. In this case a document from your university (

Career

Should you decide to embark upon a professional career after successfully completing the bachelor's program in Bioinformatics
multifaceted opportunities arise in various sectors. These include opportunities in the areas of pharma and medicine as well as in food technology
in addition to those in biotechnology companies. Further options arise in industrial research or in fundamental research in the natural sciences that is oriented toward IT.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

EUR 147 / semester

How to Apply

You need to apply for a preliminary documentation (VPD)via the uni-assist web portal. You will need to send all required documents to uni-assist as hardcopies by post.

During the online application at uni-assist, choose the Technische Universität Münchenand the option “all degree courses” (“Alle Fächer”). Do not choose a specific program.

You can have your documents reviewed by uni-assist any time of the year. Please note, however, that the application deadline at TUM must be met.

Please be aware that an application for a preliminary documentation (VPD) does not count as an application to TUM. You need to apply for your desired degree program via TUMonline as well.