Systems Biology

Programme structure

* If a student has excellent knowledge from offered elective courses, in line with the Study program committee, the student can choose other courses from MSc programs listed below:
"Biochemistry" (621C73001), “Genetics” (621C40001), "Computer modelling" (621I10002), "Software Engineering" (621I30001).

Restrictions for the selection:

• a course should have 5 ECTS
• a course should not be taught later in the program

** (Science Forum) Seminars with a critical assessment of the latest and most advanced research articles in certain areas. Recent science news, issues, approaches are addressed. Invited lecturers, potential employers might deliver some seminars.

Key Learning Outcomes

• Knowledge cell structure and behavioural patterns at the molecular level and the functions of human organs and systems and the mechanisms of physiological regulation
• Ability to analyse, manage and model data from the field of systems biology with the aim of developing new technologies
• Ability to select an appropriate modelling strategy for a given biological domain or problem, and the ability to set-up as well as lead projects for fundamental or applied research, with the aim of developing new technologies in order to solve any arising issues
• Ability to gather and analyse information on research related to systems biology with a critical approach, and to carry out a technological observations
• Knowledge and the application of modern research methods in genetics, epigenetics, transcriptomics, proteomics and neurobiology
• Ability to interpret mathematical models describing the evolutionary processes of biological systems
• Comprehension of advanced data processing and programming techniques
• Ability to perform practical calculations using modern high-performance open computing platforms
• Ability to describe the evolutionary processes of biological systems in a mathematical language
• Ability to perform practical and theoretical work in systems biology, in accordance with the deadlines and the bioethics requirements
• Summarising skills that enabling them to communicate in a clear manner with specialists from other fields or the public about professional projects, as well as about work results or the results of tasks
• Ability to work autonomously and as a part of a multidisciplinary team, as well as to act honestly and according to ethical obligations
• Ability to critically analyse their own professional practices with a view to improving them

Programme Specific Requirements

Requirements:

• Completed university bachelor’s degree studies in medicine or medical technology field of the life sciences study field group, health sciences study field group, bioinformatics or informatics engineering field of the informatics study field group, applied mathematics or biostatistics field of the mathematical sciences study field group, bioengineering field of the engineering sciences study field group, biotechnology field of the technological sciences study field group. In other cases, the approval of the Systems Biology study programme committee is necessary.
• Scientific essay on one of the topics provided by the study programme committee. Topics and instructions for the essay are available here.

In addition, all applicants have to fulfil the general admission requirements.