Overview

By graduating this Bioinformatics course at Monash University you'll gain hands-on experience with different types of biological data—like genomics, proteomics, and more—to build detailed models of how living systems work.

By uncovering hidden connections between molecular events and real-world traits, you'll develop highly sought-after skills. With job prospects rapidly growing, this course gets you career-ready for roles in science, research, healthcare, and industry consulting.

Career Opportunities

Bioinformatics is a rapidly expanding field with diverse applications in pharmaceutical companies, hospitals, research institutions, agricultural firms, and biotechnology industries. Bioinformatics professionals play a critical role in advancing healthcare, drug development, and genetic research.

This course prepares graduates for high-demand roles, offering excellent job prospects, competitive salaries, and career progression opportunities.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Applied bioinformatics

Sequencing technologies

Genomics and its applications

Research training: Critical thinking and communication skills

Advanced transcriptomics: Bulk, single-cell and spatial analysis

Machine learning: AI for bioinformatics

Research case studies in bioinformatics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-03-02 00:00:00

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Semester one:

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Language

English

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Credits

96 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Clayton, Australia

Disciplines

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

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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General requirements

CRICOS code: 116951M

An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a cognate discipline* with at least a High Credit of 65%.

Cognate disciplines include: science, biomedical science, engineering or information technology

Monash English Level C

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

49900 AUD / year

≈ 49900 AUD / year
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Citizens or residents

36700 AUD / year

≈ 36700 AUD / year

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

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Scholarships Information

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

Delivered

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Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

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Funding

Scholarships Information

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