The course is an introduction to bioinformatics and provides basic skills in bioinformatics. The course covers basic information retrieval, introduction to R and the Linux command line, statistics and linear models, analysis of genomics data and common tools for data integration.
The information below is only for exchange students
Starts
19 January 2026
Ends
7 June 2026
Study location
Umeå
Language
English
Type of studies
Daytime,
25%
Required Knowledge
20 credits from completed courses in chemistry, of which at least 5 credits in biochemistry, or 20 credits from a combination of completed courses in chemistry and physics and/or mathematics, of which at least 5 credits in biochemistry; 60 credits from completed courses in biology, these credits must contain molecular biology, microbiology, genetics and cell biology.
Selection
Students applying for courses within a double degree exchange agreement, within the departments own agreements will be given first priority. Then will - in turn - candidates within the departments own agreements, faculty agreements, central exchange agreements and other departmental agreements be selected.
Application code
UMU-A5169
Application
This application round is only intended for nominated exchange students. Information about deadlines can be found in the e-mail instruction that nominated students receive.
The online application opens 26 August 2025 at 08:00 CET.
