Program Overview

Bioinformatics is at the convergence of computing and the life sciences, and involves the development of technologies for storing, extracting, organising, analysing, interpreting and using the growing volume of genetic information being generated.The need to process and analyse vast amounts of information requires advances in both software technologies and hardware architectures.
 

In this degree you'll learn the foundation disciplines of bioinformatics, which includes biology (biochemistry, molecular biology and genetics), computing (algorithms, databases and programming), mathematics and statistics. You'll gain the skills to design and implement software for activities such as identifying the genes affected in specific cancer types.

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  Location

SydneyAustralia

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  Course Duration

48 Months

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  Tuition Fee

AU$ 49,600

 Score

IELTS: 6.5 TOEFL: 90

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Degree structures can vary depending on the number of courses you choose and timetabling, to give you an indication you can consider the below. 
 

In your first year you might study: 
 

  • Two introductory courses in Mathematics 

  • An introductory course in Physics, 

  • and an introductory course in Computing 
     

You may also study an introductory course related to your specialisation of choice. These courses equip you with the skills required for the rest of your Engineering degree.   
 

All students study ENGG1000 “Introduction to Engineering Design and Innovation”. In this course you’ll learn to think the way that engineers think, developing solutions with limited budget, time and resources.  
 

In your second year you’ll undertake: 
 

  • Courses from your selected specialisations 

  • Core courses to give you the fundamental knowledge in your area of interest 
     

In your third and fourth year you’ll develop your knowledge further with a range of core and elective courses.
   

During your degree you’ll be required to complete two General Education electives. These courses help you broaden your education by completing several courses from outside the engineering faculty strengthening your cross-disciplinary thinking, developing a flexible approach and enhancing your critical analysis skills.  
 

This degree also requires you to complete 60 days of industrial training, which gives you some on the job experience before graduating. This multidisciplinary educational approach connects students, academics and industry enabling you to develop the essential technical and professional skills, so you thrive in your future career.  
 

Students must complete 192 UOC when taken as a standalone program.
 

  • 168 UOC stream

  • 12 UOC General Education

  • 12 UOC Electives (Foundational Disciplinary or Disciplinary Knowledge Courses)
     

All students are also required to complete 60 days of Industrial Training.

Qualifications

Direct entry requirement

All India Senior School Certificate (CBSE)

14.5

Indian School Certificate (CISCE)

88

India State Board

93

Great Britain General Certificate of Education (GCE A levels)

11

International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB)

31

Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) (after 2016)

1210

 

Applicants will be assessed on a combination of higher school academic results, portfolio submission and an interview.

You may be asked to provide evidence of your English proficiency to study at UNSW depending on your educational background and citizenship. English language skills are vitally important for coping with lectures, tutorials, assignments and examinations - this is why UNSW requires a minimum English language competency for enrolment.

If English is not your first language, you’ll need to provide proof of your English proficiency before you can be given an offer to study at UNSW. You can do this by providing evidence that you meet one or more of the following criteria:
 

  • English language tests and university English courses

  • Prior study in the medium of English

  • Other qualifications
     

UNSW Global offers courses and programs designed to help you reach the English language level required for entry into your chosen degree. Different options are available depending on your current English language level. 

IELTS 6.5 overall (min. 6.0 in each subtest)

TOEFL 90 overall (min. 23 in writing, 22 in reading, listening and speaking)

 

2022 Indicative First Year Fee

$49,600*
 

2022 Indicative Fee to Complete Degree

$204,560*

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