Program Overview

Computational Biology and Data Analysis Master's program

Program presentation

The University of Oulu offers a versatile master's program that meets the needs of working life, where you learn to analyze and model biological materials and processes using statistical and mathematical methods.

Degree title and Duration of Studies

• Degree title: Master of Philosophy
• Duration of studies: 2 years
• Scope of studies: 120 credits

Starting positions and Application period

• Starting places: 20
• Application period: Spring's second joint application 10.24.3.2026

Content of studies

The master's program has been developed for the workforce's need for experts in data analytics. You will gain comprehensive knowledge of the most significant research and analysis methods and learn practical data analysis skills. You will learn to model biological materials with programming languages ​​and tools, for example Python, R, Matlab and Bash. In addition, you will learn how to work in UNIX/Linux environments and high-performance computing (HPC).

Employment

Students who have graduated from the Master's program in Computational Biology and Data Analysis can work as experts in companies, government administration or research groups. Master's degree holders are also well prepared for doctoral studies and conducting research. Your job title can be, for example:

• Bioinformatician
• Data Scientist
• Researcher
• A consultant

Study content

You can find the structure and course contents of the master's program in computational biology and data analysis in the study guide of the University of Oulu.

• Master's studies in computational biology and data analysis

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