Perth,
WA,
Australia
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Bioinformatics in Crawley Australia | The University of Western Australia
The University of Western Australia
|
Crawley Australia
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Coursework)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
AUD
50,700
(c. USD35,753.64)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The rapid growth of data and technological innovations is transforming how we approach biological and medical research. This encompasses breakthroughs in genetics and genomics, along with the vast array of phenotypic data being collected—spanning crop yields, environmental factors, pharmaceutical development, and disease treatment discovery.
Professionals skilled in organizing and analyzing this deluge of data are in high demand. Bioinformatics has expanded to address these needs, becoming an essential discipline.
As an interdisciplinary field, bioinformatics bridges technology and biological applications. This program offers core training in these diverse biological domains, with opportunities to specialize in areas like biomedicine, ecology, or agriscience based on student preferences.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
(1) To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have—
(a) a Bachelor of Science, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA; and
(b) the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 50 per cent; and
(c) successfully completed prior tertiary study in—biological, medical, biomedical, or biomolecular sciences; or in a related cognate discipline as recognised by UWA.
English language requirements:
TOEFL (paper-based): 570 with a Test of Written English (TWE) of no less than 4.5
IBT TOEFL (Internet-based test score): 82 with 22 for writing, 20 for speaking, 20 for listening, and 18 for reading
IELTS (Academic): 6.5 (no band lower than 6.0)
Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English: C pass
Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English: B grade
Pearson Test of English (PTE) (Academic): Overall score of 64 with a minimum score of 64 in the Reading and Writing sections, 59 in the Speaking section and 54 in the Listening section
Tuition
AUD
50,700