Bioinformatics and Genome Analysis 7.5 credits

About the course

The course is an introduction to bioinformatics and provides fundamental skills in bioinformatics. The course covers basic information retrieval, common bioinformatics algorithms, the Linux command line, the use of Python for statistical analysis and visualization, analysis of bioinformatics and genomics data and tools for data integration.

The course consists of two modules: Theory (4.5 ECTS) and Group Project (3 ECTS). The theory module covers fundamental bioinformatics algorithms and resources, as well as their applications and the interpretation of results. The group project builds on the theory module and consists of a research project integrating protein bioinformatics and cancer genomics data. The group project also includes a written report and an oral presentation.

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Spring 2027
- Bioinformatics and Genome Analysis
  
  Offered as a part of a Degree programme
  
  VT27 / Umeå / English / On campus
  
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  Starts
  3 May 2027
  
  Ends
  6 June 2027
  
  Number of credits
  7.5 credits
  
  Type of studies
  On campus
  
  Study pace
  100%
  
  Teaching hours
  Daytime
  
  Study location
  Umeå
  
  Language
  English
  
  Application code
  UMU-5100G
  
  Eligibility
  
  30 ECTS credits from completed courses in chemistry, mathematics and mathematical statistics, including at least 5 ECTS credits each in biochemistry, linear algebra and mathematical statistics; 35 ECTS credits from completed courses in biology, including at least 15 ECTS credits in cell and molecular biology and at least 5 ECTS credits in molecular genetics; and 5 ECTS credits in programming (Python).
  
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  Application
  Application deadline was 15 October 2026. The application period is closed.
  
  Application and tuition fees
  As a citizen of a country outside the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland, you are required to pay application and tuition fees for studies at Umeå University.
  
  Application fee: SEK 900
  
  Tuition fee, first instalment: SEK 19,038
  
  Total fee: SEK 19,038
  
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