Graduates can continue their studies in 3rd cycle doctoral study programs.

Graduates are qualified to occupy the most responsible jobs, being able to employ themselves and create jobs for others. This is important from the point of view of the country's economic development, as bioinformatics is one of the most promising sciences of the 21st century. Graduates will be employable in the following fields: - health institutions (hospitals, medical institutions), - public Administration, - private sector, - financial sector, - food industry, - pharmacy, - educational and research institutions, - the Slovenian army and the defense structures of future international connections, - humanitarian organizations, ministries and various European and global organizations related to healthcare.

The method of knowledge verification and evaluation is governed by the Rules on knowledge verification and evaluation at UM, which is available at the following link:https://www.um.si/univerza/dokumentni-center/akti/Strani/studij-na-um.aspx. The rules and course syllabuses determine the methods of real-time checking and evaluation of knowledge and thus monitoring the student's own progress in studies.

Among the general competences, the following are particularly highlighted: - the ability to correctly apply basic knowledge in the field of scientific methods and laboratory techniques; - advanced skills for the application of methods of molecular and cellular biology and biophysics to research and solve complex biomedical problems and systems; - knowledge of genomics and proteomics methods and their application; - knowledge of information technology methodologies and paradigms for storage, analysis, synthesis and visualization of genomic and proteomic data; - competences for the design of health information systems in general and more specifically for the design of bioinformation systems; - integration of organizational skills in support of successful business decisions; - the use of scientific research methods for research in the field of bioinformatics.

Students will be able to able to: - examine contemporary theories that define the nature of knowledge in the theoretical and practical field of bioinformatics and discuss its relevance and application in clinical practice; - describe the principles and use of research in bioinformatics and critically evaluate the research literature in relation to a particular aspect of the field of bioinformatics; - to study the principles and methods of quality improvement and discuss the application of these principles; - to study the ethical dimension of human actions and to discuss the application of moral theories in the theoretical and practical field of bioinformatics.

Candidates who completed the following may apply for the 2nd-cycle (master’s) study programme in Bioinformatics: 1. A 1st-cycle (bachelor’s) study programme in one of the following fields: health (091), natural sciences, mathematics and statistics (05), Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) (061), or engineering and engineering trades (071). 2. A 1st-cycle (bachelor’s) study programme in one of the following fields: social and behavioural sciences (031), humanities (excluding languages) (022), or welfare (092). Prior to enrolment, candidates shall fulfil the following study obligations corresponding to 18 ECTS credits under the 1st-cycle (bachelor’s) study programme or by taking bridging exams: the Health Ethics (3 ECTS), Computer Basics and Basics of ICT (5 ECTS), Basics of Biophysics (5 ECTS), and Basics of Biochemistry (5 ECTS) courses. 3. An undergraduate professional study programme adopted prior to 11 June 2004 in one of the following fields: health (091), natural sciences, mathematics and statistics (05), Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) (061), or engineering and engineering trades (071). 4. An undergraduate professional study programme adopted prior to 11 June 2004 in one of the following fields: social and behavioural sciences (031), humanities (excluding languages) (022), or welfare (092). Prior to enrolment, candidates shall fulfil the following study obligations corresponding to 18 ECTS credits under the 1st-cycle (bachelor’s) study programme or by taking bridging exams: the Health Ethics (3 ECTS), Computer Basics and Basics of ICT (5 ECTS), Basics of Biophysics (5 ECTS), and Basics of Biochemistry (5 ECTS) courses. 5. An undergraduate academic study programme adopted prior to 11 June 2004 in one of the following fields: health (091), natural sciences, mathematics and statistics (05), Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) (061), or engineering and engineering trades (071). Candidates are typically awarded 60 ECTS credits and may enrol in the second year of study provided they satisfy the transfer criteria laid down in the accredited study programme. 6. An undergraduate academic study programme adopted prior to 11 June 2004 in one of the following fields: social and behavioural sciences (031), humanities (excluding languages) (022), or welfare (092). Candidates are awarded 30 ECTS credits and may enrol in the corresponding year of study. 7. A specialisation following an undergraduate professional study programme adopted prior to 11 June 2004 in one of the following fields: health (091), natural sciences, mathematics and statistics (05), Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) (061), or engineering and engineering trades (071). Candidates are typically awarded 60 ECTS credits and may enrol in the second year of study provided they satisfy the transfer criteria laid down in the accredited study programme. 8. A specialisation following an undergraduate professional study programme adopted prior to 11 June 2004 in one of the following fields: social and behavioural sciences (031), humanities (excluding languages) (022), or welfare (092). Candidates are awarded 30 ECTS credits and may enrol in the corresponding year of study.

Selection criteria in the event of limited enrolment: If the number of applications exceeds the number of available positions, candidates shall be ranked according to: – grade point average excluding the grade awarded for the thesis (100%).

Transfer criteria between study programmes: In accordance with the transfer criteria, candidates may transfer to the 2nd-cycle (master’s) study programme in Bioinformatics from study programmes in the field of health (091), natural sciences, mathematics and statistics (05), Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) (061), engineering and engineering trades (071), social and behavioural sciences (031), humanities (excluding languages) (022), or welfare (092) provided they lead to the acquisition of comparable competencies and that at least half of the study obligations under the previous study programme relating to compulsory courses of the new study programme are recognized. Under the recognition procedure, fulfilled study obligations that may be recognized fully or partially are identified, and study obligations required for completion of the new study programme are laid down.