About the course

This coursework masters degree, which includes a major research project component, provides a broad education in bioinformatics, with strong foundations in computer science and statistics. Whether your background is in biology, biomedicine, mathematics/statistics, or computer science, there’s an entry point for you into this degree.

　　With demand for bioinformaticians growing worldwide, you'll be well placed to use the skills and networks you develop during this course to build an exciting career.You'll customise your first year based on your academic background, then follow it up with a common second year that builds a broad knowledge of bioinformatics.You’ll graduate with a major research project to feature in your CV. In the research project, you’ll develop and apply bioinformatics tools to real-world problems, with support from an expert bioinformatician from within the Melbourne Biomedical Precinct.

　　Career outcomes

　　Bioinformatics is one of the key sciences of this century, and demand for specialists in the area is strong and growing.

　　Our graduates go on to work as bioinformaticians, data scientists and analysts, and computational biologists. 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: AU$102,080

Intake	Location
Semester 1 (February), 2024	Parkville

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for The University of Melbourne

You need to successfully complete an undergraduate degree, either from the University of Melbourne, another Australian institution. TOEFL IBT - 79, TOEFL PBT - 577, IELTS - 6.5.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 79.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

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

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