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Master's degree in Proteomics and Bioinformatics
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Introduction

The Master's in proteomics and bioinformatics is jointly organised by the Faculties of Medicine and Sciences of the University of Geneva and the Swiss Institute of Bioinformatics. It proposes theoretical courses, wet-lab and dry-lab hands-on experience to study bioinformatics and proteomes. A proteome is the set of proteins of one organism expressed by the genome in a given moment in time, and proteomics is the investigation of proteomes. The analysis through time of interactions and modifications of proteins provides supplementary information about their functions, biological mechanisms and in particular about diseases.

Bioinformatics applies computer sciences and information technology to generate new algorithms and tools to store, organise and analyse large amounts of proteomics, genomics and other molecular biology datasets. It facilitates and accelerates our knowledge of biological processes.

Both proteomics and bioinformatics benefit from the evolution and automation of biochemical techniques and informatics analysis. They instigate the increasing interest from the pharmaceutical and biotech companies.

The key topics investigated in the research laboratories are reflected in the teaching programme of the Master’s‚¿ degree in Proteomics and Bioinformatics. Among the various choices, the student will be able to dig deeper in themes such as:

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Overview

It is open to candidates holding a bachelor's degree in biology, biochemistry, chemistry, pharmacy, medicine or computer sciences. The courses are in agreement with the European standards defined by the Bologna declaration. The mandatory courses are in English or French.

The master may be done in three semesters, the equivalent of 90 ECTS credits, which are summarised as follows:

1st semester   2nd semester   3rd semester
mandatory courses - 25 ECTS   practical training - 15 ECTS   practical training - 30 ECTS
optional courses - 5 ECTS   optional courses - 15 ECTS    

Objectives

The objective of this master is to give students a complete education on methods and techniques in proteomics and bioinformatics. Once graduated, the students should be capable of producing, analysing and interpreting proteomic data. They will acquire the necessary scientific knowledge to develop, understand and create bioinformatics tools and databases.

This master prepares students for research in proteomics and bioinformatics, for research in life sciences in general and for a career in pharmaceutical and biotech companies. It also gives access to PhD studies in biology, biochemistry or bioinformatics.

Organisers

Dept. of Structural Biology and Bioinformatics, Faculty of Medicine

Dept. of Informatics, Faculty of Sciences

Swiss-Prot and Proteome Informatics Group, Swiss Institute of Bioinformatics

Coordinator:

Patricia Palagi
Swiss Institute of Bioinformatics
CMU, 1 Michel-Servet
CH-1211 Geneva 4 - Switzerland

Tripartite Commission:

The Master's in proteomics and bioinformatics is under the responsibility of a Tripartite Commission composed by: