Study Master of Bioinformatics Research Extensive at The University of Queensland in Australia, Science

About this course

About this course
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

Capitalise on the expanding demand for bioinformaticians with an interdisciplinary skill-set and research expertise that will make you employable anywhere in the world.The Master of Bioinformatics Research Extensive 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.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.

Which department am I in?

Science

CRICOS

082610F

Study options

Full Time (1.5 Years)

Tuition fees

A$56,800.00 (US$ 37,432) per year

Accommodation (International House) - From $509 per week

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

February 2027

Venue

St Lucia Campus

280-284 Sir Fred Schonell Dr, St Lucia,

BRISBANE,

Queensland,

4072, BRISBANE, Australia

Full Time (2 Years)

Tuition fees

A$56,800.00 (US$ 37,432) per year

Accommodation (International House) - From $509 per week

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

July 2027

Venue

St Lucia Campus

280-284 Sir Fred Schonell Dr, St Lucia,

BRISBANE,

Queensland,

4072, BRISBANE, Australia

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Entry requirements

For international students

An approved equivalent Bachelor degree in Science, IT or Engineering, with an introduction in one or more subjects relevant to the study of bioinformatics, including molecular biology, computer science and statistics; or

Graduate Certificate in Bioinformatics.

UQ or equivalent GPA of 5 or above on a 7 point scale.

English Proficiency

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 - Overall 87, listening 19, reading 19, writing 21 and speaking 19. TOEFL PB - Overall 570, listening 54, reading 54, writing 59/5. Pearsons - Overall Score of 64 and 60 in all sub bands. BEP - 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.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.