About the course

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. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 2 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Semester 1 (February), 2024	St Lucia
Semester 2 (July), 2024	St Lucia

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for The University of Queensland

To be eligible to complete the degree in 2 years full-time (only available as full-time study), you'll need:

　　a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in any discipline, 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.

　　You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 5.0 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification.

　　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.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 87.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at The University of Queensland. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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