Master in New Biology

New Biology refers to an integrative approach to biological science that combines traditional biology with tools from chemistry, physics, computer science, and engineering to address complex biological questions. A master's program under this framework typically covers molecular biology, genetics, systems biology, and bioinformatics, alongside coursework that introduces computational and quantitative methods for analyzing biological data. Students learn to study living systems not only through classical experimental biology but also through data-driven and interdisciplinary approaches, reflecting how much of contemporary biological research now depends on large datasets and computational analysis. Laboratory research typically plays a central role, giving students direct experience with techniques in molecular biology, genomics, or systems-level analysis of biological processes. Career paths for graduates include research roles in biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies, academic and government research laboratories, and positions in bioinformatics or computational biology where quantitative skills are applied to biological problems. Others continue into doctoral research, using the interdisciplinary grounding from a New Biology program to specialize further in genetics, systems biology, or a related field. This program is offered by DGIST, the Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology, located in Daegu, South Korea, and taught in English. The degree runs for two years, with new students able to begin every March and September. By combining biological training with computational and interdisciplinary methods, the program prepares graduates for research careers that increasingly require both laboratory and data-analysis skills.