Overview

Key Features

The Master of Bioinformatics program offered at the University of Queensland is designed for biological sciences, computing and mathematics graduates, who wish to increase their technical and research skills in core areas of bioinformatics, update their knowledge of recent technologies and methodologies, and obtain practical laboratory and computational skills through prolonged immersion in a research laboratory.

For your one year of full-time studies, you'll select from over 20 courses, allowing you to tailor your studies to suit your interests and career goals.

You'll also have the opportunity to complete an independent research project on campus or in industry, which will increase your technical and research skills.

As industries are moving more deeply into genetic technologies, the demand for bioinformaticians is expanding. This program will prepare you for a highly rewarding career in a variety of organisations, including pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, research organisations and government.

Career possibilities

Postgraduate study can take you anywhere. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:

Bioinformatician

Data scientist

Data analyst

Biostatistician

Clinical data manager

Geneticist

Medical writer

Technical writer

Research scientist

Software/database programmer

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Applications of Computational Statistics

Issues in Biotechnology

Web Information Systems

Advanced Genome Informatics

Algorithms & Data Structures

High-Performance Computing

Data Mining

Probability Models & Stochastic Processes

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-31 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-02-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-30 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-01-31 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

16 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Brisbane, Australia

Disciplines

Bioinformatics & Biostatistics View 27 other Masters in Bioinformatics & Biostatistics in Australia

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

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General requirements

CRICOS code: 108890H

An approved equivalent Bachelor degree (Honours) in Science, IT, Engineering, or a relevant field, incorporating a major research project or other significant research experience, with introductions to molecular biology, computer science and statistics.

UQ or equivalent GPA of 5 or above on a 7 point scale.

English language requirements

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Tuition Fees

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54096 AUD / year

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Citizens or residents

8864 AUD / year

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Living costs

Brisbane

Australia

1402 - 2528 AUD / month

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Funding

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