Brisbane,
QLD,
Australia
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Bioinformatics in Brisbane Australia | The University of Queensland
The University of Queensland
|
Brisbane Australia
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Coursework)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
AUD
47,200
(c. USD33,309.89)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
Take advantage of the growing need for bioinformaticians by developing a versatile skill set that enhances your global employability.
The Master of Bioinformatics program caters to graduates seeking to strengthen their technical and research capabilities in key bioinformatics domains, stay current with modern technologies and methodologies, and gain hands-on laboratory and computational experience through immersive research work.
Choose from more than 20 specialized courses to customize your education according to your professional aspirations and interests.
Additionally, you'll undertake an independent research project to further refine your technical expertise and research abilities.
With industries increasingly adopting genetic technologies, skilled bioinformaticians are in high demand. This degree equips you for fulfilling careers across diverse sectors including biotech firms, pharmaceutical companies, government agencies, and research institutions.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
2-year degree (32 units of study): 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 graduate diploma (or equivalent) in bioinformatics, or to have successfully completed at least 3 years of study towards an approved qualification at an overseas partner institution, with a formal pathway to the Master of Bioinformatics. 1.5-year degree (24 units of study): a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in science, information technology or engineering, including two courses in any combination of computer science, biology or statistics. 1-year degree (16 units of study): a bachelor honours degree in science, information technology or engineering, with a major or minor (or equivalent volume of learning) in bioinformatics.
You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 5.0 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 (including Paper Edition) - Overall 87, listening 19, reading 19, writing 21 and speaking 19. PTE Academic - 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