Turn biological data into questions you can investigate. UAB’s English-taught Bioinformatics master’s brings computing into contact with biomedical discovery.
Learning and experience
The first semester combines two foundation modules with an optional specialisation. The second develops practical work and a final project. A compulsory supervised placement offers experience beyond lectures and can take place internationally.
Where it could lead
Genetics, drug development and biomedical research are among the applications UAB identifies. The course may appeal if you enjoy connecting biological problems with computational analysis.
Planning your application
The programme page does not set out the full entry criteria in its overview. Ask the admissions team how your previous degree fits before preparing an application.
Course essentials
- Institution
- Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB)
- Country
- Spain
- Subject
- Biological sciences
- Study level
- Master's degree
- Teaching language
- English
- Study format
- On campus
- Campus
- Faculty of Biosciences, UAB, Bellaterra (Barcelona area), Spain
- Duration
- 1 academic year
- Credits
- 60 ECTS
- Tuition
- 2026/27: €19.37 per credit for EU citizens and non-EU holders of an EU residence permit; €75 per credit for other non-EU citizens. Additional charges may apply.
- Intake
- Pre-registration shown as closed on 28 October 2026; ask UAB for the next intake calendar.
Information reviewed: 2026-10-28
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