Life Sciences is one of the strategic research fields at the University of Helsinki. The multidisciplinary Master’s Programme in Life Science Informatics (LSI) integrates research excellence and research infrastructures in the Helsinki Institute of Life Sciences (HiLIFE).

The Master's Programme is offered by the Faculty of Science. Teaching is offered in co-operation with the Faculty of Medicine and the Faculty of Biological and Environmental Sciences. As a student, you will gain access to active research communities on three campuses: Kumpula, Viikki, and Meilahti. The unique combination of study opportunities tailored from the offering of the three campuses provides an attractive educational profile. The LSI programme is designed for students with a background in mathematics, computer science and statistics, as well as for students with these disciplines as a minor in their bachelor’s degree, with their major being, for example, ecology, evolutionary biology or genetics. As a graduate of the LSI programme you will:

• Have first class knowledge and capabilities for a career in life science research and in expert duties in the public and private sectors
• Competence to work as a member of a group of experts
• Have understanding of the regulatory and ethical aspects of scientific research
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills for employment in an international and interdisciplinary professional setting
• Understand the general principles of mathematical modelling, computational, probabilistic and statistical analysis of biological data, and be an expert in one specific specialisation area of the LSI programme
• Understand the logical reasoning behind experimental sciences and be able to critically assess research-based information
• Have mastered scientific research, making systematic use of investigation or experimentation to discover new knowledge
• Have the ability to report results in a clear and understandable manner for different target groups
• Have good opportunities to continue your studies for a doctoral degree

Further information about the studies on the Master's programme website.