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
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Credits
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Disciplines
Bioinformatics & Biostatistics View 29 other Masters in Bioinformatics & Biostatistics in AustraliaAcademic requirements
English requirements
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Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
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
Tuition Fee
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International
47200 AUD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 47200 AUD per year during 12 months. -
National
8180 AUD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 8180 AUD per year during 12 months.
Living costs for Brisbane
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Funding
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Scholarships Information
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