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This master's program with coursework emphasizes a significant research component, offering comprehensive training in bioinformatics while establishing solid grounding in computer science and statistics. Regardless of whether your background lies in biology, biomedicine, mathematics/statistics, or computer science, this degree offers accessible entry points.
As global demand for bioinformatics professionals rises, the expertise and connections gained through this program will position you for a dynamic career. The first year is tailored to your academic foundation, followed by a unified second year that expands your bioinformatics knowledge base. You'll complete the program with a substantial research project to highlight on your resume. During this project, you'll create and implement bioinformatics solutions for practical challenges, mentored by leading experts from the Melbourne Biomedical Precinct.
Career opportunities
Bioinformatics stands as a pivotal 21st-century discipline, with increasing need for skilled professionals in this field.
Our alumni pursue careers as bioinformatics specialists, data scientists, analysts, and computational biologists.
To be considered for entry into this course, you must have: an undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in a directly related discipline with a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of at least 65% (or equivalent) in the best 50 points of appropriate discipline studies at third year, AND Successfully completed the subject MAST10005 Calculus 1 (or equivalent). Disciplines relevant to this course include biology and biomedicine, mathematics and statistics, or computer science. Other appropriate discipline studies may include Applied Mathematics, Computational Biology, Ecology, Environmental Science, Evolutionary Biology, Genetics, Information Systems, Information Technology, Mathematical Physics, Pharmacology, Physiology, Plant Science, Software Systems, Veterinary Science, Zoology, or equivalents.
English language requirements:
IELTS (academic English Only): 6.5 (no band less than 6.0)
TOEFL Internet-based test: 79 + ; Writing 21; Speaking 18; Reading 13; Listening 13;
Pearson Test of English Academic: 58 + no communicative skill below 50
Cambridge English: Advanced/ Certificate of Advanced English (CAE): 176 + no skill below 169.