Sydney,
NSW,
Australia
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BEng (Honours) - Bioinformatics in Sydney Australia | The University of New South Wales
The University of New South Wales
|
Sydney Australia
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
AUD
48,100
(c. USD34,482.65)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
Bioinformatics sits at the intersection of computer science and biological studies, focusing on creating tools to store, retrieve, organize, analyze, and utilize the ever-increasing amounts of genetic data. Handling these massive datasets demands progress in both software solutions and hardware systems. This program teaches the core principles of bioinformatics, covering biological sciences (including biochemistry, molecular biology, and genetics), computer science (algorithms, data management, and coding), along with mathematical and statistical methods. You'll develop expertise in building software applications for tasks like pinpointing genes involved in particular cancers.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
There are several admission pathways to an undergraduate degree at UNSW including high school qualifications, UNSW Foundation Studies, UNSW Diploma, recognised prior study or university transfer.
English Language requirements:
IELTS: 6.5 overall (min. 6.0 in each subtest); TOEFL IBT (Internet Based): 90 overall (min. 23 in writing, 22 in reading, listening and speaking); Pearson (PTE - Academic): 64 overall (min. 54 in each subtest); C1 Advanced Cambridge: 176 overall (min. 169 in each subtest); C2 Proficiency Cambridge: 180 overall (min. 180 in each subtest); UNSW Global University English Entry Course (UEEC): C+, Writing C.
Tuition
AUD
48,100