Master of Science - Bioinformatics
The University of Melbourne
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00116K
What do you get when you combine genetics, molecular biology, biochemistry and physiology with computer science, statistics and applied mathematics? The answer? Bioinformatics - tools that give you the power to unlock biological secrets. This coursework masters degree, which includes a major research project component, provides a broad education in bioinformatics, with strong foundations in computer science and statistics. Whether your background is in biology, biomedicine, mathematics/statistics, or computer science, theres an entry point for you into this degree.
Structure
- Discipline subjects (137.5 points), including compulsory subjects and electives
- A professional skills subject - scientific communication (12.5 points)
- A research project (50 points).
Subjects
- Elements of Bioinformatics
- Introduction to Programming
- Algorithms and Complexity
- Probability
- Elements of Probability
- Statistics
- Elements of Statistics
- Foundations of Genetics and Genomics
- CEBD20003
- Elements of Bioinformatics
- Algorithms and Complexity
- Human Physiology
- Introduction to Programming
- Statistics for Bioinformatics
- Bioinformatics Case Studie
- Algorithms for Bioinformatics
- Communication for Research Scientists
- Computational Genomics
- Genomics and Bioinformatics
- Bioinformatics Research Project Pt 1
- Bioinformatics Research Project Pt 2
- Bioinformatics Research Project Pt 3
- Bioinformatics Research Project Pt 4
Standard entry requirements
- An undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in a directly related discipline with a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of at least 65% (or equivalent) in the best 50 points of appropriate discipline studies at third year, AND
- Successfully completed the subject MAST10005 Calculus 1 (or equivalent).
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Mid year intake | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkville | International: $117,600 | No |
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