mag. bioinf.
magister bioinformatike
magistrica bioinformatike
M.Sc.
Master of Science
09 – Health and welfare
0988 – Inter-disciplinary programmes and qualifications involving health and welfare
3 – Medical and Health Sciences
izr. prof. dr. MUHAMED TURKANOVIĆ, univ. dipl. inž. rač. in inf.
The study of bioinformatics is an interdisciplinary study program and combines the fields of health, informatics and natural sciences. The program is implemented in cooperation with the University of Maribor, Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Computer Science and Informatics.
The study enables the use of information and communication technology in the study of genomics and proteomics with the aim of preventing diseases and their treatment. Bioinformatics is also important in the development of new gene-sensitive drugs, understanding the processes of functioning of living beings, especially humans, and is especially important in genome research, due to the large number of complex data that research of this type covers. Students will acquire in-depth knowledge in the fields of bioinformatics, genomics, proteomics, computer algorithms, developing biometric applications, applications of molecular and cellular biology methods, biochemistry, biophysics, biomedicine, medical and health informatics, solving biomedical problems, using information technologies for storage, analysis, synthesis and visualization of genomic and proteomic data.
Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Faculty of Health Sciences Text about acceptance
The 2nd cycle study program Bioinformatics was accredited on June 14, 2006.
Advancement criteria of a study programme
A student can enroll to the 2nd year if they have accumulated at least 45 ECTS by completing the 1st year requirements.
Criteria for completing separate parts of a study programme
The program does not contain parts that can be completed individually.
Study advancement options
Graduates can continue their studies in 3rd cycle doctoral study programs.
Employment possibilities
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.
Assesment criteria
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.
Main study programme objectives
In the study program, the student acquires in-depth knowledge in broader professional fields, the ability to solve professional, work and other problems, especially by searching for new sources of knowledge and using scientific methods, developing the ability to communicate within the profession and between professions, professional and scientific criticality and responsibility, initiative and independence in decision-making and management of the most demanding work.
The main purpose of the program is:
• acquiring new basic knowledge, skills, attitudes and professional values;
• training for independent search for new sources of knowledge in both scientific and professional fields;
• training for the use of the most modern scientific and research methods, including the most modern biometric and analytical procedures, in predictive, new and changed circumstances;
• training for independent research in various fields of bioinformatics;
• training for the use of the most modern technologies, tools and software in the field of bioinformatics;
• training for assuming responsibility for managing the most demanding systems related to the field of bioinformatics;
• developing the qualities of independent and responsible leadership and integrating teamwork.
General competences of graduates, gained at a study programme
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.
Subject specific competences of graduates, gained on a study programme
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.
Criteria for recognition of knowledge and skills, gained before the enrolment in the study programme
Recognition is based on the procedures and criteria prescribed by the Rulebook on recognition of knowledge and skills in study programs of the University of Maribor no. 012/2019/2.
The procedures for determining, verifying and recognizing knowledge and the criteria for recognizing knowledge and skills are used for candidates who are enrolling and for already enrolled students who want their previously acquired knowledge and skills to be taken into account as part of the completed study obligations in the existing program. Candidates can be recognized for their knowledge and skills, if their scope, content and complexity fully or partially correspond to the general or subject-specific competencies determined by the study program in which the candidates wish to enroll or are enrolled.
Criteria for completing the study
The student completes his studies after fulfilling all the obligations foreseen in the program and successfully collects a total of at least 120 ECTS.