HANZE UNIVERSITY GRONINGEN · NETHERLANDS
Data Science for the Life Sciences
Diploma · Taught in en
At a glance
6 mo
Duration
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Tuition / yr
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Language
Diploma
Level
- 30 ECTSCredits
- FebruaryStart Month
- GroningenLocation
The Data Science for the Life Sciences minor program is designed for students in life sciences who want to enhance their digital skills for research and professional practice. This program focuses on acquiring and developing the digital tools essential for handling large datasets and solving modern biomedical problems. You will gain experience with bioinformatics, genome sequencing, data processing, analysis, visualization, database technology, and basic programming. Through practical projects, you will learn to apply these tools, for example, by analyzing patient DNA to identify genetic variations linked to diseases or using the R programming language to conduct digital experiments and analyze gene expression data. Upon completion, you will possess foundational skills for independent data processing. This program is taught in English and offers a semester of theoretical knowledge and project work. It provides a solid understanding of diagnostic genome analysis and transcriptomics, equipping you with a bioinformatics toolbox for effective data management in biomedical sciences within an international learning environment.
Curriculum
The curriculum is structured around key areas of data science within the life sciences, incorporating both theoretical learning and practical project work.
- Semester
- Genomics ProjectBFVH24GENOMICS
- Bioinformatics - TheoryBFVH24BIOINFORM
- Bioinformatics - PortfolioBFVH24BIOINFORM
- Data analysis and visualization using RBFVH24DAVUR
- Transcriptomics - ProjectBFVH24TRANSCRIPT
- Transcriptomics - PaperBFVH24TRANSCRIPT
- Machine LearningBFVH24MACHINE
Entry requirements
Bachelor's program in life sciencesCompletion of two or three years with basic knowledge of genetics, cell biology, and statistics.
CEFRB2 or higher
Exchange students are not required to submit formal proof of English proficiency, but partner universities are asked to nominate students with a minimum B2 level of English.
Fees
Tuition (international)Please check with your home university for information on tuition fees, as this is an exchange program.
Tuition (home)Please check with your home university for information on tuition fees, as this is an exchange program.
LivingInformation on living expenses in Groningen can be found on the university's website.
As this is an exchange program, tuition fees are typically handled through the student's home university. Please refer to the university's 'Cost of living' page for estimated expenses.
How to apply
1. Nomination by Home UniversityContact your current university to inquire about nomination procedures for exchange programs with Hanze University of Applied Sciences.
2. Online Application SubmissionOnce nominated, you will receive a personal application link and instructions via email. Complete the digital application process before the deadline. Documents do not need to be sent by email or post.
3. Letter of AcceptanceAfter submitting your application and documents, they will be reviewed. Hanze University will issue a Letter of Acceptance. These are typically sent out from mid-October for February starters.