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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 master's degree at The University of Melbourne, 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, there’s an entry point for you into this degree.
You'll customise your first year based on your academic background, then follow it up with a common second year that builds a broad knowledge of bioinformatics.
You’ll graduate with a major research project to feature in your CV.
In the research project, you’ll develop and apply bioinformatics tools to real-world problems with support from an expert bioinformatician within the Melbourne Biomedical Precinct.
$69,031
| Cost of living | 1 person | $10,212 |
| Accommodation | 1 bed room | $19,700 |
| Tuition | 1 person | $49,331 |
The Faculty of Science offers the UMELBP option for undergraduate or postgraduate students who meet the following English language entry requirements.
| Course | Direct Entry | IELTS (Academic) | TOEFL (internet-based test) | Pearson Test of English (Academic) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UMELBP Prep (10 weeks) | N/A | 5.5 (no band less than 5.0) | 46 + writing 14; speaking 14; reading 4; listening 5 | 42 with no communicative skill below 36 |
| UMELBP (10 weeks) | Successful completion of UMELBP Prep | 6.0 (no band less than 5.5) | 60 + writing 18; speaking 16; reading 8; listening 7 | 50 with no communicative skill below 42 |
Exclusions
Research students are not eligible for UMELBP.
To be considered for entry, you must have completed the following:
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