Bioinformatics and Systems Biology
Outcome (diploma or credits): Master of Science in Applied Informatics and Mathematics (subject: Bioinformatics)
Duration: 2 years
Language: English
Application Deadline: 11 August 2023
Admission Requirements: Bachelor's degree in biology or computer science or related fields with excellent/good grades; CV & motivation letter; upper-intermediate level of English.
Tuition Fee: TBA
Discover more at the program's website!
Program description
We aim to train a new generation of specialists capable of developing and applying bioinformatics methods to solve unconventional tasks in the field of fundamental and experimental biology.
The program welcomes students with a background in both biology and computer science:
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Students with a biological background will learn how and when to deploy computational and statistical methods or modify them to analyze data;
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Students with a computational background will be able to develop novel and applied methods in computational biology.
Importantly, we also teach our students how to communicate and understand each other, as well as integrate and apply experimental and computational methods in life sciences.
Our students will have an opportunity to:
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work on real-world research projects starting the first semester;
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learn from a young team of practicing researchers from Russia and abroad;
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do an internship and take part in a semester exchange program at research institutes in Europe and the US;
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study in a multicultural environment, etc.
Program сontent
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Introduction to Bioinformatics
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Statistics / Advanced Statistics
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Discrete Mathematics / Algorithms and Data Structures
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Programming in Python / Molecular Biology
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Introduction to Linux (electrive)
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Higher Mathematics (elective)
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Research Project
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Systems Biology
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Medical Genetics
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Scientific Python
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Applied Statistics
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Bioinformatics Journal Club
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Research Project
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4 courses on choice:
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Structural Bioinformatics
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Biotechnology
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Comparative Genomics
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Microbial Omics
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Bioinformatics Algorithms
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Optimization & Sampling
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Advanced Machine Learning
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Bioinformatics Journal Club
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Research Work
Partners
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Bioinformatics Institute;
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Washington University in St. Louis.
Career prospects
Studying bioinformatics and systems biology offers students a variety of career options that require expertise and skills in both life sciences and IT. Our graduates can work as bioinformatics experts in the fields of personalized medicine, the pharmaceutical industry, biotechnology, software development and others, or choose to pursue an academic path.
Companies graduates work at:
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Almazov National Medical Research Centre;
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BostonGene;
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KSITEST;
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Computer Technologies Lab, ITMO University;
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Washington University in St. Louis;
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Harvard Medical School;
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Skoltech;
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Miratorg.
FAQ
Yes, we offer a hybrid education format giving our students who aren't planning to come to Russia a chance to study entirely online.
Are there any scholarships?
Yes, you can learn more about it here.
Contacts
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Program coordinator: Lada Antonova, bioinf@itmo.ru
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