The University of Queensland

Bachelor of Science (Honours) (Bioinformatics)

Nationally Recognised Higher Education

Under the guidance of an academic supervisor, an honours year in bioinformatics allows you to plan, research and produce a substantial project in topics such as emerging problems in biochemistry, molecular biology, genomics and proteomics.

You'll design, implement and present your research project, with emphasis on defining the research issue, establishing methodology, undertaking appropriate collection and analysis of data, and drawing defensible conclusions. Supporting workshops and courses will further add to your research training.

Delivery mode

The University of Queensland offers this course through the following delivery modes:

On campus

Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.


Locations
  • 11 Wyndham St, Herston
  • 280-284 Sir Fred Schonell Dr, St Lucia

Entry requirements

Domestic Students

  • There are no mandated entry requirements.

Prerequisites

All fields of study (excluding Psychology):Bachelor of Science (or equivalent), with:

  • a grade point average (GPA) of 4.0 on a 7-point scale, and
  • a GPA of at least 4.5* for 8 units of courses at level 3 or higher relevant to the honours project, and
  • have secured an honours project and supervisor, and
  • satisfied any additional requirements set by the head of school.

* GPA of at least 5.0 for the Mathematics, Physics, and Statistics fields of study.

Psychology field of study:Bachelor of Science (or equivalent), with:

  • a grade point average (GPA) of 5.0 for level 2 and 3 courses in the Psychology extended major, and
  • satisfied any additional requirements set by the head of school.

Prerequisites

All fields of study (excluding Psychology):Bachelor of Science (or equivalent), with:

  • a grade point average (GPA) of 4.0 on a 7-point scale, and
  • a GPA of at least 4.5* for 8 units of courses at level 3 or higher relevant to the honours project, and
  • have secured an honours project and supervisor, and
  • satisfied any additional requirements set by the head of school.

* GPA of at least 5.0 for the Mathematics, Physics, and Statistics fields of study.

Psychology field of study:Bachelor of Science (or equivalent), with:

  • a grade point average (GPA) of 5.0 for level 2 and 3 courses in the Psychology extended major, and
  • satisfied any additional requirements set by the head of school.

English language requirements

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 (including Paper Edition) - Overall 87, listening 19, reading 19, writing 21 and speaking 19.

PTE Academic - Overall Score of 64 and 60 in all sub bands.

BE - 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.

Additional requirements may apply.

Course fees

Estimated Fee* $9,120 - $48,160 Fees are based on full-time study.
* Fees are indicative only and vary based on your circumstances and eligibility for government funding.
Standard Tuition:
$9,120
Full Fee Tuition:
$48,160
Enquire with The University of Queensland to find out more.
Study mode On Campus
Duration 12 Months
Estimated fee* $9,120 - $48,160 Support may be available

Career opportunities

The Bachelor of 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

Computational Biologist

A Computational Biologist applies data analysis and computational techniques to solve biological problems. You might work in research institutions,...

Avg yearly income $93,600
Entry barriers Low

Clinical Data Manager

A Clinical Data Manager oversees the collection, management, and analysis of clinical data for research and patient care. You might work in hospita...

Avg yearly income $99,060
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 The University of Queensland

The University of Queensland (UQ) is one of Australia’s leading research and teaching institutions. We strive for excellence through the creation, preservation, transfer and application of knowledge. For more than a century, we have educated and worked with outstanding people to deliver knowledge leadership for a better world.

Our core purpose is to deliver for the public good through excellence in education, research and engagement with our communities and partners: local, national and global.

At UQ, we offer rich and varied educational experiences that are designed to foster a sense of belonging, while equipping our students to be leaders within their field with the agility to thrive in a global environment.