Master of Bioinformatics
Master of Bioinformatics
Develop in demand computational and data analysis skills to manage and interpret the flood of new information being discovered in the fields of biology and medicine. Bioinformatics is the application and development of methods from computer science to solve challenges within molecular biology and medicine. With rapid data and technology…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Develop in demand computational and data analysis skills to manage and interpret the flood of new information being discovered in the fields of biology and medicine.
Bioinformatics is the application and development of methods from computer science to solve challenges within molecular biology and medicine. With rapid data and technology advances in the fields of biology and medicine, people with the skills required to manage and interpret large biological datasets are increasingly in demand.
Course Structure
We offer postgraduate degrees designed to help you develop a thorough understanding of a chosen subject area, diversify your educational background or obtain specific vocational training.
Why study this course?
UWA has built strong links with industries and professional networks to increase your career opportunities upon graduation
Learn from internationally leading bioinformatics experts across the biomedical, environment and agricultural bioinformatics fields
The course provides the essential skills for employment in applied bioinformatics or to undertake further bioinformatics research
You’ll learn
Practical skills in biological data management and analysis
The application of high performance computing to advance our understanding of biology
The diverse applications of bioinformatics across the biomedical, agricultural and environmental fields
In demand skills which are applied to biology but also transferrable to diverse computational and data analytical fields
Career Pathways
There is a growing demand for individuals who have practical experience of bioinformatics, with opportunities in academia, consulting and the private sector.
Careers:
Bioinformatician
Data Scientist
Data Analyst
Further Study
Students completing this degree may have the option to pursue further studies in research.
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
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
The University of Western Australia (UWA) is a proud member of the Group of Eight and is the only university in Western Australia to be ranked in the world top 100 universities (QS World University Rankings 2023).UWA’s main campus is located in Perth, Western Australia and is home to more than 23,000 students. Perth is Australia’s fourth-largest city with over two million people from a variety of cultures worldwide, a strong economy and vibrant lifestyle. Perth is one of the country’s most affordable cities, the closest major Australian city to Asia, and in the same time zone as most of Asia.
