There is a world shortage of bioinformaticists. The Master of Bioinformatics (#16) is designed for Bioinformatics graduates who wish to increase their technical and research skills in core areas of bioinformatics, to update their knowledge of recent technologies and methodologies, and to obtain practical laboratory and computational skills through immersion in a research laboratory.
The program enables candidates to develop and effectively use best bioinformatics practice to solve scientific problems. It will also help provide a preparation for entry into a Research Higher Degree program.
Study options:
Graduates will have the opportunity to progress to the following programs:
Academic Requirement:
For Australian students:
- An approved equivalent Bachelor degree (Honours) in Science, IT and fields of 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.
For International students:
- An approved equivalent Bachelor degree (Honours) in Science, IT and fields of 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.
- IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6.Study Abroad and Incoming Exchange students are only required to meet the overall score (eg 6.5 IELTS or 87 TOEFL or 64 PTE( Pearson Test of English )).
- TOEFL (Paper-based Test of English as a Foreign Language): 570 (5.0 in TWE (written), and 54 in reading & listening).
English language requirement:
- IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6.
- Study Abroad and Incoming Exchange students are only required to meet the overall score (eg 6.5 IELTS or 87 TOEFL or 64 PTE( Pearson Test of English )).
- TOEFL (Paper-based Test of English as a Foreign Language): 570 (5.0 in TWE (written), and 54 in reading & listening).
Part A:
- BINF6000 Concepts in Bioinformatics
- STAT7174 Applications of Computational Statistics
- BIOC6017 Introduction to the Molecular Biology Laboratory
- BIOT7033 Issues in Biotechnology
- BINF6001 Introduction to Proteins and Nucleic Acids
- CSSE7030 Introduction to Software Engineering
- INFS7202 Web Information Systems
- INFS7900 Introduction to Information Systems
Part B:
- BINF7000 Advanced Bioinformatics
- BINF7001 Advanced Genome Informatics
- BIOC7001 Advanced Molecular Biology Laboratory
- BIOC7004 Advanced Protein Technology
- BIOC7009 Research Proposal
- BIOC7010 Research Project A
- COMP7505 Algorithms & Data Structures
- COSC7502 High-Performance Computing
- INFS7203 Data Mining
- CSSE7023 Advanced Software Engineering
- STAT7304 Probability Models & Stochastic Processes I
Part C:
- BIOC7002 Major Research Project & Seminars
- BIOC7003 Major Research Project & Seminars
Applications must be lodged via the Online Application Form.
