Graduate Diploma in Bioinformatics
This degree is currently under review and is not accepting new admissions in 2021.
Build a career at the cutting edge
Bioinformatics is a still new science. It exists at the nexus of biological research, statistics and software engineering.
Thanks to fast-evolving technology and advances in genomics and proteomics, bioinformatics is developing at lightning speed.
What will you do?
Our Graduate Diploma in Bioinformatics covers core aspects of the field. You will:
- practise a range of approaches to managing, analysing and interpreting biological data
- explore DNA sequencing systems and statistical modelling
- pursue electives according to your interests and career goals
- gain competitive research and project management skills.
If you have recognised prior learning, you can also extend your studies into areas such as advanced algorithms, analysis of 'big data' and IT commercialisation.
Where could it take you?
This program might meet your professional development needs by itself or act as a first step towards the Master of Bioinformatics. As a bioinformatics specialist you could design complex databases or look at ways to accelerate and improve the growth of food crops. You might analyse how alternative medicines alter gene expression in cancers. Perhaps you’ll design new methods for detecting disease or food allergens.
Entry Requirements
Please note: For programs including placements and/or study-related activities in settings where COVID-19 vaccination is mandatory, it is an inherent requirement that all students be fully vaccinated prior to undertaking the placement and/or study-related activity.
From 30 June 2023, in accordance with Australian government requirements, the University will be returning to face-to-face teaching for all students where it is safe and practical to do so. For students with circumstances where it would not be practical or safe to travel to Australia, exemptions may apply. Students are encouraged to regularly check Study in 2023 and International Student Covid-19 FAQ for information and updates.
Choose your applicant type to view the relevant admissions
information for this program.
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Domestic applicants
| SATAC Code | 3GD096 |
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| Deferment | Yes - 2 year |
| Intake | February and July |
Selection Criteria
| Higher Education Study | A completed Bachelor degree or equivalent with a minimum GPA of 5.0.
The completed degree must be in the field of:
- Biological Science, |
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Fees and Scholarships
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Domestic applicants
| Indicative annual tuition fees |
Australian Full-fee place: $37,000
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Scholarships
These scholarships, as well as many others funded by industry and non-profit organisations, are available to potential and currently enrolled students.
Careers
Potential careers
Future Trader, Bioinformatician
Degree Structure
Example Study Plan
| Core Courses | BIOINF 7110 Biology for Bioinformatics |
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| BIOINF 7120 Research Methods in Bioinformatics | |
| BIOINF 7130 Bioinformatics Practice | |
| BIOTECH 7005 Bioinformatics and Systems Modelling | |
| and courses to the value of 9 units from the following: | |
| COMP SCI 7201 Algorithm & Data Structure Analysis (3 units) BIOINF 7140 Epigenomics Applications (3 units) BIOINF 7150 Genomics Applications (3 units) BIOINF 7160 Transcriptomics Applications (3 units) |
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| and either | |
| COMP SCI 7007 Specialised Programming or COMP SCI 7403 Mining Big Data |
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| and either | |
| STATS 7107 Statistical Modelling & Inference or STATS 7054 Statistical Modelling |
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| Electives | Elective courses to the value 3 units: BIOTECH 7000 Advanced Research Platforms (3 units) BIOTECH 7001 Drug Discovery and Development (3 units) BIOTECH 7004 Molecular Microbiology and Vaccines (3 units) COMP SCI 7094 Distributed Databases & Data Mining (3 units) COMP SCI 7201 Algorithm & Data Structure Analysis (3 units) COMP SCI 7301 Advanced Algorithms (3 units) COMP SCI 7401 Introduction to Statistical Machine Learning (3 units) |
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Last updated: Tuesday, 27 Sep 2022
