Bioinformatics sits at the intersection of computing and life sciences. It involves the development of technologies to work with and manage the huge volumes of genetic information being generated. It applies the methods/discipline of computer science and statistics to the data/goals of molecular biology. Bioinformatics provides a computational framework to analyse data and generate new knowledge in the life sciences. As a bioinformatics student, you'll learn how to design and implement software for activities such as identifying cancer genes. This science major covers the foundational disciplines of bioinformatics: biology, computing algorithms, machine learning, mathematics and statistics.
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Delivery mode
This course is available in the following study modes:
Locations
UNSW Sydney, High St, Kensington 2052
Entry Requirements
You must meet ONE of the following requirements:
Completed Year 12 (ATAR optional) with ATAR score 93.00 or equivalent.
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)
Course fees
Course fee
$39,500
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Related career opportunities
This course will prepare you for the following roles.
About University of New South Wales
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