Master in OMICS Technologies and Data Science in Biomedicine

Master in OMICS Technologies and Data Science in Biomedicine is one of 15 English-taught Data Science programmes at master’s level in the register, offered by 13 institutions. 12 of them list an annual fee for students from outside the EU, EEA and Switzerland, from EUR 727 to EUR 1,453; this programme lists EUR 727 a year. 8 are at a public university, where EU, EEA and Swiss students pay no tuition within the standard duration plus two semesters.

What you study

This master's programme sits where biotechnology meets data science. You work through genomics, proteomics, transcriptomics and metabolomics, and learn to analyse the large datasets these methods produce. The aim is personalised medicine: diagnoses and therapies matched to a patient's genetic profile.

The curriculum names its courses. In the first semester you take Biological Background for Computational Bioinformatics, Principles and Tools in Biological Data Analytics I and II, Bioinformatics and Computational Biology, and OMICS Methods. The second semester is hands-on: Practical Approach for Generation and Evaluation of OMICS Data I, II and III, Advanced Bioinformatic Tools for Medical OMICS Analysis, and Genomics and Transcriptomics Analysis. Third semester adds International Project Coaching, AI Assisted Molecular Biology, Precision Medicine - Clinical Bioinformatics, Capstone Project in Bio-Medical Data Analysis and Advanced Project Design. The fourth semester is Future Skills, your Master Thesis and the Master Exam.

You learn to use bioinformatics software, apply data mining, artificial intelligence and data visualisation, and handle ethical and regulatory questions in biotechnology, biomedicine and data science. The programme is taught in English.

How the programme is organised

Four semesters, 120 ECTS, part-time. The format lets you keep a job while you study, and if you already work in a relevant field you can tie your master thesis to your position. Employment is not a requirement.

Teaching is practice-oriented and linked to research. Lecturers and researchers teach directly, alongside external experts. The Krems Bioanalytics research institute does contract research in bioanalytics, with a focus on immunogenicity, biomedical mass spectrometry, deep proteome profiling, immunopeptidomics and epitope mapping. The institute offers internships and PhD opportunities, so you can gain hands-on experience in developing new medicines and therapies. The international mix of students is part of the setup.

Who it suits

The programme is for people who want to work at the junction of molecular biology and bioinformatics. You should be ready for both sides: biological concepts and computational analysis. The admission page asks for a bachelor degree of at least 180 ECTS over at least six semesters in a related subject, or an equivalent degree from a recognised Austrian or foreign higher education institution. If your undergraduate degree is not sufficiently relevant, the institution assesses your qualifications after receiving your completed application.

It fits someone who wants to lead projects in biotechnology, genomics and data science, manage multidisciplinary teams, and work on sustainability in healthcare. The programme also prepares you for PhD study in Austria or abroad.

Admission, language and next steps

Applications go directly to IMC Krems, not through a central portal. The programme page gives the application period: 15 May for EU nationals and 15 April for non-EU nationals. You apply online and write a statement of motivation answering set questions. Your statement and CV form the basis for a one-to-one admission interview, usually with the programme director. The interview covers your motivation, professional background and skills, and can take place online via Microsoft Teams or in person. It is held in English.

English skills are assessed during the admission interview; no additional proof is required. The teaching language is English. As a university of applied sciences, IMC Krems sets its own fees; the programme page states the study fee. The next step is to check the programme page for the current application dates and contact the admission team with any questions.

The English-language master degree programme in OMICS Technologies and Data Science in Biomedicine spans 4 semesters. The programme offers a comprehensive approach to biotechnological research. It aims to prepare you for versatile careers in interdisciplinary and multiprofessional contexts in industry, research and healthcare.

There is no central application portal in Austria: you apply to the institution, here IMC Krems University of Applied Sciences. Universities of applied sciences set their own application periods and admission procedures, so read them on the programme page. Entrance examination, as the register states it: An admission or aptitude procedure applies (see the programme page). Entry requirements and language tests are set by the institution, so start from the official programme page. Our guides cover tuition fees, the student residence permit and housing.