Bioinformatics: Research Project

As a student in the Bioinformatics programme, you have the opportunity to carry out a project as an elective or optional course within the programme. During the course, you work independently on a research project within a research group, and the course concludes with a scientific report and an oral presentation.

This flexible course allows you to engage in bioinformatics research tailored to your interests. Collaborate with experienced researchers to address real-life scientific challenges.

You will design and execute your own project, gaining hands-on experience in bioinformatics techniques and tools. Whether you are exploring genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, or other fields, this course equips you with practical skills and critical thinking abilities.

This is your opportunity to apply bioinformatics to cutting-edge research, deepen your expertise, and explore your career interests in a focused and supportive environment..

This course centers around a self-driven research project, supported by supervision from skilled researchers in bioinformatics. During the course, you will:

• Define research questions and develop a project plan
• Work with real-world datasets, applying advanced bioinformatics methods and software
• Analyze data, troubleshoot challenges, and present findings
• Gain experience in scientific writing, reporting, and data visualization.

The course includes regular progress meetings, guidance from supervisors, and the flexibility to align the project with your academic and professional goals. Assessments are based on your project design, execution, and final report.

Completing this course enhances your readiness for academic research, PhD programs, or careers in biotechnology and bioinformatics. Employers value the practical experience and problem-solving skills you will gain.

Your project may even lead to publications or inspire your future research. Take this chance to specialize, make valuable connections, and build a strong foundation for your next steps in bioinformatics.

Prerequisites

Courses corresponding to BINP11 Bioinformatics and Sequence Analysis, 7.5 credits, BINP16 Programming in Python, 7.5 credits, BIOS13 Modelling Biological Systems, 7.5 credits, Processing and Analysis of Biological Data, 7.5 credits, BINP28 DNA sequencing informatics I, 7.5 credits and BINP29 DNA sequencing informatics II7.5 credits. English 6/English Course B.

Selection criteria

Seats are allocated according to: ECTS (HPAV): 100 %.

Tuition fees for non-EU/EEA citizens

Citizens of countries outside:

• The European Union (EU)
• The European Economic Area (EEA) and
• Switzerland

are required to pay tuition fees. You pay an instalment of the tuition fee in advance of each
semester.

Tuition fees, payments and exemptions

Full programme/course tuition fee: SEK 42,500
First payment: SEK 42,500

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Note that you may also need to pay an application fee, or provide proof of exemption.

Application fee

No tuition fees for citizens of the EU, EEA and Switzerland

There are no tuition fees for citizens of the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland.