Brisbane,
QLD,
Australia
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Graduate Diploma in Bioinformatics in Brisbane Australia | The University of Queensland
The University of Queensland
|
Brisbane Australia
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Qualification
Graduate Diploma
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
AUD
47,200
(c. USD33,215.63)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
Enhance your expertise through specialized bioinformatics training and cultivate focused skills for advanced academic pursuits.
The Graduate Diploma in Bioinformatics caters to degree holders and seasoned professionals seeking to master cutting-edge bioinformatics methodologies for scientific challenges. This program also serves as excellent preparation for research-focused postgraduate degrees.
Over one year of full-time study (or part-time equivalent), you'll progress rapidly from core computing, statistics, and biology fundamentals to sophisticated coursework. You'll develop targeted competencies to excel as a proficient bioinformatician and data-driven researcher.
This qualification opens doors to fulfilling careers across diverse sectors, including biotech firms, pharmaceutical companies, research institutions, and government agencies.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
To be eligible for entry, you'll need:
a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in any discipline, including two courses in any combination of computer science, biology or statistics, or
a graduate certificate (or equivalent) in bioinformatics.
You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.5 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification.
English language requirements
IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ
TOEFL IBT - Overall 87, listening 19, reading 19, writing 21 and speaking 19.
TOEFL PB - Overall 570, listening 54, reading 54, writing 59/5.
Pearsons - Overall Score of 64 and 60 in all sub bands.
BE - A minimum overall grade of 4 plus a minimum grade of C in all macro skills.
CES - Overall 176 and 169 in all sub bands.
OET is not accepted.
Tuition
AUD
47,200