University of New South Wales

Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours) (Bioinformatics)

Nationally Recognised Higher Education

Develop technologies for analysing and interpreting genetic information. You’ll learn how to design and implement software for activities such as identifying cancer genes. This major covers the foundational disciplines of bioinformatics: biology, computing algorithms and mathematics and statistics.

Delivery mode

University of New South Wales offers this course through the following delivery modes:

Blended

Combine the flexibility of online learning with the support of on campus learning.

Locations
  • UNSW Sydney, High St, Kensington

Entry requirements

Domestic Students

  • There are no mandated entry requirements.

Assumed knowledge

Mathematics Advanced or Mathematics Extension 1 (depending on chosen area of study) plus one or more of Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Environmental Science, Physics.

English Test

  • IELTS: 6.5 overall (min. 6.0 in each subtest)
  • TOEFL iBT: 90 overall (min. 23 in writing, 22 in reading, listening and speaking)
  • Pearsons Test of English: 64 overall (min. 54 in each subtest)
  • C1 Advanced Cambridge: 176 overall (min. 169 in each subtest)
Additional requirements may apply.

Course fees

Estimated Fee* $38,500 $235,500 Fees are based on full-time study.

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Study mode Blended
Duration 4 Years
Estimated fee* $38,500 $235,500

Career opportunities

The Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours) (Bioinformatics) will prepare you for the following roles.

Bioinformatician

A Bioinformatician analyses biological data using computational techniques. You might work in research institutions, universities, or healthcare fa...

Avg yearly income $78,780
Entry barriers Low

Bioinformatics Engineer

A Bioinformatics Engineer develops software tools and algorithms to analyse and interpret complex biological data. You might work in research insti...

Avg yearly income $86,788
Entry barriers Low

Research Officer

Research Officers conduct research projects for organisations then translate the new information and knowledge into meaningful data that can be app...

Avg yearly income $92,976
Entry barriers Low

About University of New South Wales

UNSW is at the heart of the sophisticated global knowledge system that is shaping our future. Since our foundation in 1949, we have strived to create and share critical knowledge for the benefit of society, with lasting impact. The strategies produced and implemented across our university are strengthening our ability to achieve these goals, now and into the future.

It is our privilege to shape the next generation of global thought leaders, entrepreneurs, and trailblazers.

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