Master of Bioinformatics
Master of Bioinformatics
Capitalise on the expanding demand for bioinformaticians with an interdisciplinary skill-set that will make you employable anywhere in the world. The Master of Bioinformatics is designed for graduates who wish to increase their technical and research skills in core areas of bioinformatics, update their knowledge of recent technologies and methodologies,…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Capitalise on the expanding demand for bioinformaticians with an interdisciplinary skill-set that will make you employable anywhere in the world.
The Master of Bioinformatics is designed for 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 immersion in a research laboratory.
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, 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
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.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
The University of Queensland (UQ) is in the world’s top 50 universities. It is internationally renowned for its academic excellence and is the winner of more national teaching awards than any other Australian university. UQ is a member of the Universities 21 and a founding member of the Group of Eight (Go8) universities and a member of Universities Australia. UQ is a multicultural hub home to nearly 20,200 international students from 142 countries. Based in Brisbane, UQ has three campuses with advanced facilities and centres to support its students.
