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Bioinformatics degrees abroad
Bioinformatics is a fascinating and relatively new area of scientific study that blends biology with computing, statistics, and software programming. Bioinformaticians use information technology to process, analyze, and interpret biological data.
As the world becomes more technologically-driven and data-dependent, there’s never been a better time to study bioinformatics. You’ll learn how to condense huge biological datasets into meaningful information that can be used by researchers. Your work will be vital in the discovery of new biological characteristics, processes, and functions.
Studying abroad is a priceless opportunity to see how bioinformatics is transforming biological research and informing patient care across the world. You’ll contribute to exciting projects and will have the chance to work alongside international experts.
Bioinformatics program structure
You can study a BSc in bioinformatics over a minimum of three years. However, students who take an industry sandwich year will add an extra 12 months onto their program.
Those choosing to pursue an undergraduate education in the US will also study for four years. In line with the liberal arts model of education, you’ll take two years of general education classes before majoring in bioinformatics.
Most qualified bioinformaticians are expected to have a master’s degree, so one or two-year MSc programs are widely available. If you’re hoping to embark on a career in research, you might consider enrolling in a PhD program. This will add at least a further three years to your studies.
A mixture of lectures, seminars, tutorials, computer laboratories, and hands-on workshops will provide you with a sound theoretical and practical understanding of the field.
Although each university offers a different selection of elective modules, most make it mandatory for students to study core topics like these:
- Introduction to bioinformatics
- Essentials of biology
- Statistics for bioinformatics
- Computational approaches to biology
- Genomics and gene sequencing
- Coding for scientists
- Programming skills
- Experimental design and analytics
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Bioinformatics study abroad programs
Bioinformatics undergraduate programs
Bachelor's in bioinformatics
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Advanced Bioinformatics - BSc Howest University of Applied Sciences, Belgium
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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6,958 USD
Fee in university's local currency 7,000 EUR
- Start date
- September
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Bioinformatics - BSc (Hons) University of Auckland, New Zealand
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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25,508 USD
Fee in university's local currency 44,526 NZD
- Start date
- February, July
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Bioinformatics - BSc (Hons) Lakehead University, Canada
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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19,542 USD
Fee in university's local currency 26,500 CAD
- Start date
- January, September
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Bioinformatics - BSIS Baylor University, USA
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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44,544 USD
Fee in university's local currency 44,544 USD
- Start date
- January, August
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Bioinformatics - BS Walsh University, USA
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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30,499 USD
Fee in university's local currency 30,500 USD
- Start date
- January, March, August, October
Bioinformatics graduate programs
Master's in bioinformatics
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Bioinformatics - MSc University of Auckland, New Zealand
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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25,385 USD
Fee in university's local currency 44,310 NZD
- Start date
- February, July
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Systems Biology: Bioinformatics - MSc University of Skövde, Sweden
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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12,377 USD
Fee in university's local currency 135,000 SEK
- Start date
- August
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Bioinformatics (Advanced Practice) - MSc Teesside University, UK
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 20 months
- Annual tuition fee
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8,552 USD
Fee in university's local currency 7,500 GBP
- Start date
- September, January
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Bioinformatics - MSc Rowan University, USA
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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16,399 USD
Fee in university's local currency 16,400 USD
- Start date
- January, September
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Computer Science: Bioinformatics (Non-Thesis) - MSc Troy University, USA
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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17,100 USD
Fee in university's local currency 17,100 USD
- Start date
- January, September
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Future bioinformatics careers
As biological research projects and discoveries continue to gather momentum, your data-handling skills and technical expertise will be in high demand.
With a bioinformatics degree you’ll have a range of career paths to choose from. Graduates typically work across industry, research, education, and healthcare in roles including:
- Bioinformatician
- Bioinformatics software developer
- Bioinformatics engineer
- Research scientist
- Bioinformatics manager
- Computational biologist
- Secondary school teacher
If working out what to do after graduation feels overwhelming, most universities have a careers office you can speak to. The professional staff can help you with career direction, work experience, and interview preparation.
