Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree Programs

SPACE FOR BIOINFORMATICS.

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Bioinformatics is an exciting, truly interdisciplinary field that brings ‘Life Sciences’ (biology, genetics, medicine, pharmaceutics) together with ‘Computational Sciences’ (computer sciences, mathematics, and statistics). Grad- uates of the program will be able to analyze, interpret, visualize and simulate biological data using methodol- ogical approaches in computer sciences and mathe-matics. These methods and techniques play a key role in understanding an organism’s molecular biology.

Bioinformatics.

LISA ANDEXLINGERBachelor’s Student in Bioinformatics

‘Being able to study in two cities is a very unique and interesting experience. You get to know two cultures well and can call two cities your home. I made great friends and memories in both Linz and in Budweis.’

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MARIANA ŠATROVÁBachelor’s Student in Bioinformatics

‘Studying in Budweis and Linz has been an amazing experience! The faculty members are friendly and always willing to help. There is a great sense of community. Everyone helps each other and also has fun together.’

I N T E R E S T I N G FA C T

The Johannes Kepler University is the first Austrian university to offer a complete Bachelor’s and Mas-ter’s degree program in Bioinformatics. The program is interna-tional, interdisciplin-ary, and research-oriented.

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Bioinformatics is the science of interpreting, visualizing, and simulating biological data by ap-plying methodological approaches in Computer Sciences and Mathematics to gain an understan-ding of an organism’s molecular biology.Expertise in Bioinformatics opens the door to opportunities and applications in the following fields:

In biology, to understand cell function In medicine, to develop diagnostic and pre-

ventative procedures as well as treatments

In genetics, to find genetic causes of illnesses and study the evolutionary development of humans In pharmaceutics, to develop new drugs

The research-oriented program focuses on cur-rent topics and provides students with individ-ual attention and support services. Early on in the program, students develop problem-solving skills, focus on current scientific issues, and are individually integrated into the institute’s aca-demic activities.

The academic degree program in Bioinformatics is versatile, future-oriented, and interdisciplinary, preparing students for a variety of innovative professions that require expertise and skills in both life sciences and IT. Graduates can pur-sue careers in the pharmaceutical industry, the chemical field, in food technology, or at bio-technology companies. In addition, graduates can pursue a career at companies that create software for use in biology, physics, medicine or chemistry.

Educational Objectives,Career Prospects.

Educational Objectives

Job Opportunities

Bachelor’s Degree Program.

The Bachelor’s degree program in Bioinformatics is a cross-border, English-language program offered together with the University of South Bohemia Bud-weis (USB), Czech Republic. Students complete the first year in Budweis, the second year in Linz, and can individually schedule classes during the third year. After successful completion of the program, students are awarded two diplomas; one from each universi-ty (double degree). The Bachelor’s degree program is versatile and future-oriented, allowing students to pursue future professions in exciting fields such as pharmaceutical research, bio-medical research, ge-netics, biotechnologies, etc.

Graduates of the Bachelor’s program in Bioinfor-matics are eligible to enroll in the Master’s program in Bioinformatics at the JKU Linz.

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Computer Science

Mathematics/Statistics

Chemistry

Biology/Genetics

Bioinformatics

Soft Skills

Chart of Interdisciplinary Topics

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YO U R B E N E F I T S

Broad, base-knowl-edge education

Interdisciplinary and international degree progam

Individual support

Outstanding career prospects

Earn two degrees

Bachelor’s Degree Program.

Subject Areas

Additional Information

Admission requirements to the Bachelor’s degree program: General university entry qualifications (such as an Austrian ‘Matura’ diploma) See: jku.at/studienrichtung or contact the Ad- missions Office for detailed information about the admission requirements.

Complete the program at two universities: 1st, 2nd semester: USB Budweis (CZ) 3rd, 4th semester: JKU Linz (A) 5th, 6th semester: JKU Linz (A), USB Bud- weis (CZ)

Students earn a degree at each university (double degree program).

Newly enrolled students can attend special preparation courses. (s. page 6)

Advance Degrees at the JKU

Master’s Degree Program in Bioinformatics

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SEMESTER 1 2 3 4 5 6

Computer Science

Mathematics/Statistics

Biology/Genetics

Bioinformatics

Chemistry

Soft Skills

Area of Specialisation

Free Electives

Bachelor’s Thesis

Bachelor’s Examination (USB)

See: jku.at/studienrichtung, the curriculum, or visit the Student Information and Advising Services (SIBS) for detailed information.

As part of the Bachelor’s degree program, students are required to complete courses totaling 180 ECTS credits in the following areas:

USB JKUJKUUSB

PROGRAM: Bachelor’s Degree Bioinformatics

ACADEMIC DEGREE:Double Degree: Bachelor of Science (BSc) (JKU) and Bachelor (Bc.) (USB)

PROGRAM DURATION:6 semesters

ECTS: 180 credits

PROGRAM LANGUAGE: English

Getting Started.

During the last year of high school, many stu-dents in the graduating class begin to ask them-selves: How do I get my dream job? What is the best way to reach my career goals? Where do I begin? The JKU can help. We provide academic advising and counseling services to answer your questions and help you choose a major that is right for you.

ACADEMIC ASSESSMENT TESTINGTake advantage of academic assessment testing to find a major that best fits your own personal interests and skills. See: jku.at/studienwahlbera-tung for details and information.

STUDENT FOR A DAYOur ‘Student-for-a-Day’ program gives pro-spective students a taste of campus life. Attend a lecture together with a JKU student who is studying in a degree program you are interested in. See: jku.at/1tagstudieren for detailed infor-mation.

CAMPUS TOURGet a feel for the university by taking part in a campus tour and learning about the university’s programs and services. We can also organize tours of the JKU Science Park, lecture halls, research facilities, the JKU main campus library, or the Law School building. See: jku.at/campus-fuehrung for details and information.

MENTORING PROGRAMUniversity faculty members meet with small groups of newly enrolled students and provide tips and advice about studying at the JKU. See: jku.at/tnf_mentoring for detailed information and how to register.

PREPARATION COURSESThese courses have been designed for newly enrolled students. Preparation courses review and recapitulate material taught at higher level secondary schools and prepare students for uni-versity-level lectures. Attendance is optional. See: jku.at/tnf_vorbereitungskurse for detailed information about the courses and how to register.

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Master’s Degree Program.

Versatile and future-oriented, the Master’s degree program prepares students to pursue exciting profes-sions in pharmaceutical research, biomedical research, genetics, biotechnologies, data analysis, and software development. Students receive individual support and are integrated into research activities early on by starting graduate thesis work during project seminars and focusing on current scientific tasks. The program focuses specifically on recent machine learning meth-ods that not only have a wide range of applications in bioinformatics, but have recently revolutionized the entire IT sector and are being viewed as key future technologies by Google, Facebook, Microsoft and many others. The Master’s program is also open to ap-plicants who hold undergraduate degrees in Biology, Chemistry, Computer Sciences, Mathematics, Mecha-tronics, Physics, Statistics, or Business Informatics.

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LUM RAMABAJABachelor’s Student in Bioinformatics

‘Bioinformatics is a truly interesting field. The program has inspired me to apply what I have learned and help people by starting a company that diagnoses malaria.’

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KRISTINA PREUER BSc MScGraduate in Bioinformatics

‘During my undergraduate studies in Biological Chemistry I attended a lecture in Bioinformatics and was so fascinated by the subject area that I decided to enroll in the graduate degree pro-gram in Bioinformatics. The exceptional academ-ic environment is the reason I am now pursuing a doctorate degree in Bioinformatics in Linz.’

YO U R B E N E F I T S

Interdisciplinary program

Focus on current research topics

Outstanding career prospects

Individual support

Master’s Degree Program.

Subject Areas

SEMESTER 1 2 3 4

Complementary Subjects

Bioinformatics and Machine Learning

Area of Specialisation

Seminar Bioinformatics

Project Bioinformatics

Free Electives

Soft Skills and Ethics

Master’s Thesis

Master’s Seminar/Master’s Examination

See: jku.at/studienrichtung, the curriculum, or visit the Student Information and Advising Services (SIBS) for detailed information.

Admission requirements to the Master’s de- gree program: Bachelor’s or Diploma degree in Bioinformatics (JKU), Computer Science (JKU), Business Informatics (JKU), Technical Mathematics (JKU), Technical Physics (JKU), Biological Chemistry (JKU), Technical Che- mistry or a program equivalent in content and scope.

See: jku.at/studienrichtung or contact the Ad- missions Office for detailed information about the admission requirements.

The program has been created to accept applicants holding different undergraduate

degrees and includes a block of ‘complemen- tary subjects’ worth 30 ECTS credits as part of the base-knowledge requirements in the event that certain subjects were not cover- ed in the student’s undergraduate program.

Additional Information

Advance Degrees at the JKU

Doctorate Degree Program in Natural Sciences

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As part of the Master’s degree program, students are required to complete courses totaling 120 ECTS credits in the following areas: PROGRAM:

Master’s Degree Bioinformatics

ACADEMIC DEGREE:Master of Science (MSc)

PROGRAM DURATION:4 semesters

ECTS: 120 credits

PROGRAM LANGUAGE: English

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