A Master of Science (Bioinformatics) can kick start your career in the emerging bioinformatics industry. This growing field uses computer science and statistics to find out more about biology, biochemistry and genetics. Whether you plan to work in medical research, health or government, you’ll be prepared to take on roles in computational biology, data science and bioinformatic analysis. This course includes a major research project so you can apply your studies to real world issues. The Master of Science (Bioinformatics) explores subjects such as statistics for bioinformatics, algorithms for bioinformatics, communication for research scientists and bioinformatics case studies. Other topics will be based on your academic background and focus on biology and biomedicine, mathematics and statistics or computer science. Enquire now for a full list of study units, entry requirements and start dates.
Entry requirements for the Master of Science (Bioinformatics) vary depending on the institution but generally include completion of Year 12 with a minimum ATAR, VET pathway courses or prior experience.
If you don't meet the standard entry criteria, enquire with a course provider to discuss alternative entry pathways.
Course fees vary depending on the course provider.
The Master of Science (Bioinformatics) will prepare you for the following roles.
A Bioinformatics Engineer develops software tools and algorithms to analyse and interpret complex biological data. You might work in research insti...
A Bioinformatics Scientist analyses complex biological data using computational tools and methods. You might work in research institutions, pharmac...
A Bioinformatician analyses biological data using computational techniques. You might work in research institutions, universities, or healthcare fa...
A Computational Biologist applies data analysis and computational techniques to solve biological problems. You might work in research institutions,...
A Data Analyst interprets information and uses it to improve the way a company does business. You’ll use various methods to collect information and...
A Data Scientist looks for trends in data to provide information that guides organisational decisions. You might work for a retail business to prov...
A Biostatistician collects and analyses data to find trends affecting public health. You might provide information to health services to assist wit...
A Research Scientist collects and analyses information from scientific tests, trials and experiments. You might work in a particular field of scien...
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