BA/BS in Bioinformatik

The bachelor's programme in Bioinformatics prepares students to develop algorithms and software for biological data. It addresses the analysis of genomes, the function of genes and the interaction between genes, which underpin drug development and precision medicine. Teaching combines computer science basics, largely given in English, with biology and chemistry courses that are usually taught in German. Students who continue with the master's programme can already earn some master's examination credits during the bachelor's degree. Graduates find work at universities, research institutes, bioinformatics and biotechnology companies, and in medium and large pharmaceutical firms. Part-time study is possible, and parts of the degree can be taken part-time on application. Students gain practical experience in computational laboratories, which connects data analysis with biological questions.