The interdisciplinary master’s study programme Bioinformatics is led by the Biotechnical Faculty in cooperation with the Faculty of Computer and Information Science, the Faculty of Pharmacy, the Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Technology, the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Ljubljana and the National Institute of Biology. Upon completion of the study programme, graduates are educated in a “T-shaped” profile, possessing integrative knowledge bridging the life sciences on the one hand and data/computational sciences on the other, along with strong competencies in the analysis and interpretation of biological data. After completing their studies, graduates will master statistical thinking and will be qualified to independently perform statistical analyses and provide statistical consulting. They will be capable of collaborating with experts in research, communicating knowledge and results, and expressing themselves both professionally and in writing. They will be able to define problems, anticipate outcomes, and identify optimal solutions, as well as locate sources and critically evaluate information. The applied orientation of the programme will enable them to directly transfer knowledge into practice and to understand the challenges that may arise in doing so. Due to the international orientation of the programme, students will also acquire the ability to communicate in an international environment, as the core objectives of the Bioinformatics programme focus on global standards and needs, ensuring students’ competitiveness and providing opportunities for work at the international level.
A person may enroll in the master’s study programme if they have completed:
a) a study programme of at least first-cycle level, comprising at least 180 ECTS credits, in the following fields: biological and related sciences, chemistry, mathematics and statistics, software and applications development and analysis, or an equivalent study programme completed under previous regulations in the Republic of Slovenia or abroad;
b) a study programme of at least first-cycle level, comprising at least 180 ECTS credits, from other fields, or an equivalent study programme completed under previous regulations in the Republic of Slovenia or abroad, provided that prior to enrolment they have completed study obligations essential for continuing their studies. These obligations must cover content from the fields listed in point (a) of these conditions, amounting to between 10 and a maximum of 60 ECTS credits, as determined by the programme council of the study programme.
Upon completion of the study programme, graduates are educated in a “T-shaped” profile, possessing integrative knowledge that bridges the life sciences on the one hand and data/computational sciences on the other, as well as strong competencies in the analysis and interpretation of biological data. After completing their studies, graduates will master statistical thinking and will be qualified to independently carry out statistical analyses and provide statistical consulting. They will be able to collaborate with research experts, communicate knowledge and results, and express themselves professionally both orally and in writing. They will be able to define problems, anticipate outcomes, and identify optimal solutions, as well as locate relevant sources and critically evaluate information. The applied orientation of the programme will enable them to transfer knowledge directly into practice and to understand the challenges that may arise in doing so. Due to the programme’s international orientation, students will also acquire the ability to communicate effectively in an international environment. The core objectives of the Bioinformatics programme focus on global standards and needs, ensuring graduates’ competitiveness and providing opportunities for employment at the international level.
