University of New South Wales
Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours) (Bioinformatics)
Nationally Recognised Higher Education 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.Delivery mode
University of New South Wales offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Blended
Combine the flexibility of online learning with the support of on campus learning.
- UNSW Sydney, High St, Kensington, NSW
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- Completed Year 12 (ATAR optional) with ATAR 93.00 or equivalent
Course fees
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...
Bioinformatics Engineer
A Bioinformatics Engineer develops software tools and algorithms to analyse and interpret complex biological data. You might work in research insti...
Computational Biologist
A Computational Biologist applies data analysis and computational techniques to solve biological problems. You might work in research institutions,...
Bioinformatics Scientist
A Bioinformatics Scientist analyses complex biological data using computational tools and methods. You might work in research institutions, pharmac...
Biostatistician
A Biostatistician collects and analyses data to find trends affecting public health. You might provide information to health services to assist wit...
Research Scientist
A Research Scientist collects and analyses information from scientific tests, trials and experiments. You might work in a particular field of scien...
Data Scientist
A Data Scientist looks for trends in data to provide information that guides organisational decisions. You might work for a retail business to prov...
Software Developer
Software Developers create computer programs and apps, usually collaborating with large project teams of corporate clients, other developers, and i...
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