Master in Life Science Informatics
Helsinki, 芬兰
理学硕士
期间
2 年
语言
英语, 芬兰, 瑞典
步伐
全职
报名截止日期
最早开始日期
学费
EUR 18,000 / per year *
学习形式
在校园
* 对于非欧盟/欧洲经济区国家
How will Mathematics and Informatics help you understand Nature?
多学科生命科学信息学硕士课程 (LSI) 提供从模型和数据中获取知识的工具。它将科学、医学和生物与环境科学学院与赫尔辛基生命科学研究所 (HiLIFE) 的卓越研究成果整合在一起，从而提供来自生命科学、医学、数学、统计学和信息学专家的前沿教育。这种组合提供了有吸引力且多样化的学习机会，您可以根据个人兴趣和职业规划定制您的学习。
该项目有四个专业学习方向：生物数学、生物统计学、生态信息学或生物信息学和系统医学。在获得专业领域的深厚知识的同时，你还将获得多个领域的广泛概述，以支持你未来的职业生涯。
Studying
生命科学信息学硕士课程专为具有数学、计算机科学和统计学背景的学生而设计，也适合本科时辅修这些学科、主修生态学、进化生物学或遗传学等专业的学生。
该课程还以芬兰语和瑞典语授课。
Students and student life
Student life and especially the student organisation culture is exceptionally rich and diverse in Finland. Also at the University of Helsinki, the student community is very active. More than 250 student organisations operate within the Student Union of the University of Helsinki (HYY), ranging from faculty and subject organisations to political and societal organisations, and from choirs and orchestras to sports and game clubs. Their activities include anniversary celebrations, academic dinner parties, cultural events, get-togethers and excursions.
As a student and member of the Student Union (HYY), you are entitled to many benefits and services. For example, affordable student housing, basic healthcare services, sports facilities and student-priced meals. You also get numerous discounts, for example on public transport fees across the country.
生命科学信息学硕士课程有四个专业领域，即所谓的学习轨道。在第一个秋季学期，每个学习轨道都会为您提供一门入门课程。在春季学期开始时，您被认为已经决定了您的专业领域（学习轨道）。
- 生物信息学与系统医学
- 生物数学
- Biostatistics
- 生态进化信息学
The Master's degree comprises 120 credits and it is possible to complete the programme in two years. The degree includes min 85 credits of advanced studies in life science informatics and can include up to 35 credits from other studies.
1. At least 85 cr of advanced studies, including:
- introductory core courses, min 15 cr
- study track-specific courses, min 35 cr, which include
- 从学生学习轨迹指定的课程列表中选择至少 15 个学分
- 来自学生学习轨道、其他学习轨道或经学生学术导师批准的其他课程的其他高级课程
- Master’s thesis, 30 cr
- Master's seminar, 5 cr
2. Other studies 0-35 cr, which may be
- a study module of a minor subject
- 学习模块是经过批准的课程包。例如，LSI 的学生可能希望学习计算机科学或数学的学习模块。这些模块由相应的硕士课程提供。
- courses chosen freely from other Master's programmes
- courses from other disciplines (these may be BSc level courses)
- a study module of exchange studies
- Students can include 15-30 cr of studies completed at an exchange destination of the University of Helsinki in their degree as an optional study module.
- language courses
- work experience
- a course organised by the Faculty of Science on sustainability
- 如果需要，可以批准数学、统计学和计算机科学的理学士课程（这取决于学生理学学士学位的内容）
The courses of the Master’s Programme in Life Science Informatics include lectures, exercise classes, and the study of the literature. Most courses award credits based on exams or project assignments. Some courses are completed by independent study and literature-based exams.
The courses are organised into four study tracks: Biomathematics, Biostatistics, Ecological Informatics, and Bioinformatics and Systems Medicine. All study tracks are taught by internationally highly recognised research groups and give a strong basis for pursuing a PhD:
Biomathematics
本学习方向侧重于数学建模，重点是生态学。数学生物学和数学建模的入门课程具有广泛的相关性，因为模型是理论和现代贝叶斯统计的核心。进一步的课程包括传染病数学、空间生态学、随机种群模型、博弈论和自适应动力学；这些课程要求学生具有数学背景，也通过数学和统计学硕士课程提供。这些课程每隔一年开设一次，但周期可靠，因此每个学生都可以在 2 年的硕士学习期间选修任何课程。总之，本学习方向提供数学生态学方面的深厚知识和可转移的建模技能。
Biostatistics
本研究方向研究如何在现实生活中做出有原则的统计推断。生物统计学的广度由入门课程“生物统计学主题”展示。专业课程包括统计流行病学、群体遗传学、全基因组关联研究和实验设计。应用课程由数学和统计学的高级课程补充，例如计算统计学、高维统计学和事件历史分析。生物统计学方向的课程将使您成为使用统计计算软件进行数据分析的专家，这是定量领域备受推崇的技能。
Ecological Informatics
In this study track, you specialise in mathematical, statistical and machine learning methods in ecology. In a nutshell, ecology studies the distribution and abundance of species and their interactions with other species and the environment. As a scientific field, it has a key role in our ability to respond to the challenges posed by global change. In turn, mathematical and statistical modelling as well as machine learning are essential for analyzing large ecological data sets. In the ecological informatics study track, you will be trained in the latest methods and techniques of analysis in the field. In addition to courses provided by the Master's Programme in Life Science Informatics, your methodological skills will be strengthened by courses from the Master's Programme in Mathematics and Statistics and your ecological understanding will be strengthened by courses from the Master's Programme in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology.
Bioinformatics and Systems Medicine
本学习课程结合了硕士课程涉及的所有三个学院的专业知识，即理学院、医学院和生物与环境科学学院。在生物信息学和系统生物学入门课程之后，我们提供基因组分析、机器学习、临床数据挖掘和系统医学课程。例如，我们提供针对生物学的算法和机器学习研究，用于分析分子生物学数据，以及允许解释从患者那里获得的高通量生物医学数据的计算方法。生物信息学和系统医学研究将为您在生物学或生物医学研究实验室担任生物信息学专家做好准备，负责处理、分析和解释大分子或临床数据。
Master's thesis
该计划包括一份必修的硕士论文和一项科学研究项目。该项目可以是理论性的，也可以是实践性的，包括正在进行的研究项目的生物或医学数据分析。最终的论文是一份书面作品，可以展示您的科学推理能力和对相关科学文献的熟悉程度。
You will be appointed a supervisor who will hold regular meetings with you to ensure that your thesis work is proceeding smoothly and on schedule. The thesis is worth 30 credits (ECTS), corresponding to full-time studies during one semester. Although the thesis is an independent work, it is often done as part of a research group.
为什么选择生命科学信息学？
作为生命科学信息学课程的毕业生，你将：
- 拥有一流的知识和能力，可以从事生命科学研究以及在公共和私营部门担任专家职务
- 作为专家组成员工作的能力
- 了解科学研究的监管和伦理方面
- 具有出色的沟通和人际交往能力，可以在国际和跨学科的专业环境中就业
- 了解生物数据数学建模、计算、概率和统计分析的一般原理，成为 LSI 课程特定专业领域的专家
- 了解实验科学背后的逻辑推理，并能够批判性地评估基于研究的信息
- 掌握了科学研究，系统地利用调查或实验来发现新知识
- 能够以清晰易懂的方式报告不同目标群体的结果
- 有很好的机会继续攻读博士学位
Our scholarship program is for students who are applying to the University of Helsinki. These scholarships are intended for excellent students from outside the EU/EEA, who wish to complete a Master's program at the University of Helsinki. Grants can be applied while applying to the University of Helsinki’s Master’s programs.
完成生命科学信息学 (LSI) 硕士课程后，您有绝佳的机会在University of Helsinki 、芬兰其他大学或国外申请和进行研究生学习。作为毕业生，您还可以找到工作，例如在生物工业等卫生部门企业。