Bachelor of Science (Bioinformatics)

Build a strong scientific foundation while gaining the skills and flexibility to explore your passions and shape your own career path in science. Challenge your scientific thinking and explore one of the broadest selections of science disciplines in Australia with this flexible and dynamic program.

Bioinformatics Major
Apply scientific expertise and technical skills to translate complex biological data into meaningful information. Study bioinformatics to develop your knowledge in computer science, genomics, proteomics and molecular biology. Gain skills in machine learning and statistics, and specialised knowledge in data management.

You’ll learn to apply this knowledge to new innovations or discoveries. Equip yourself for a career in computational modelling and intelligent systems involving big data. Focus on either the computational concepts for solving problems in the biological sciences or on understanding the fundamental challenges facing biologists.

A worldwide shortage of trained bioinformaticians and computational biologists means there’s high demand for your interdisciplinary skills. You’ll be equipped to work in pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical technology companies, research organisations and governments.

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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.