Systems Biology (specialization)
The programme in a nutshell
Students can choose to complete their programme either with a more theoretical focus on the computational aspects of systems biology and on bioinformatics, or with a more experimental training relevant to systems biology. However, all students will be provided with a programme that guarantees cross-over to such an extent that the succesful student can communicate with his colleagues irrespective of his focus on experimental or computational disciplines.
The full Master’s programme takes two years and is worth 120 ECTS. The programme consist of the following elements:
Compulsory courses
- Introduction to Systems Biology (6 ECTS)
- Basic Models of Biological (6 ECTS)
- Systems Biology in Practice (12 ECTS)
- Biosystems Data Analysis (6 ECTS)
- Advanced Modeling in Systems Biology (6 ECTS)
- iGEM Grant Application (6 ECTS)
Optional courses
- Programming in R (6 ECTS)
- Structural Bioinformatics (6 ECTS)
- Bioinformatics of Large Systems (6 ECTS)
Formative academic skills
- History of science OR Biomolecular Sciences & Business Innovation (Compulsory, 3 ECTS)
- Ethics (Compulsory, 3 ECTS)
- Scientific writing in English (Compulsory, 3 ECTS)
Research project
In addition, a large number of specific advanced courses are offered by the participating institutes of the University of Amsterdam and the VU University Amsterdam. The second year of the programme is devoted to individual research training.
- Orientation on a future research project, including literature survey (9 ECTS)
- Two research projects (24 and 30 ECTS)
Course descriptions
Online course information with respect to Systems Biology can be found at:
Study guide
Contact
For more information, contact the programme coordinator:Dr. Douwe Molenaar
Phone: +31 (0)20 59 86993
E-mail: douwe.molenaar@falw.vu.nl
Room: F-240 (W&N-building)
De Boelelaan 1081- 1087
1081 HV Amsterdam
