Bioinformatics is a field of science seeking to answer biological and medical research questions by methods of computer science and statistics. The Master's degree programme in bioinformatics (MBI) is a two-year MSc programme offered jointly by the University of Helsinki and Aalto University School of Science. MBI graduates will be able to obtain positions in industrial and academic facilities such as biomedical companies, universities and research institutions. The major subject courses of the programme focus on the core bioinformatics methods such as the analysis of biosequences and the modelling of gene function. Minor subject studies include studies in biosciences, computer science, mathematics and statistics. The core courses have been designed to support courses across disciplines. For instance, on measurement technique courses, students will collect data which can then be analysed in methodological courses. In particular, an MBI student will learn the bioinformatics process all the way through from planning the experiments to data analysis and verification of hypotheses.

The last admission to this programme was in 2014. From now on, the programme will be replaced by the collaborating (sub)programmes in bioinformatics at the University of Helsinki and Aalto University School of Science.