Course code: #I77
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| Fall-February 01-January-2024 | 2024-01-01 |
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| Winter-July 28-July-2024 | 2024-07-28 |
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| Fall-February 01-January-2025 | 2025-01-01 |
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| Winter-July 28-July-2025 | 2025-07-28 |
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This course at ECU provides students with skills and experience in bioinformatics, focusing on omics science, computer programming, applied mathematics and statistics.
It provides work experience in relevant organisations within the industry, allowing students to gain an understanding of the application of bioinformatics in a real-world context.
It also focuses on practical skills for researchers and industry professionals in bioinformatics and offers flexible study options through on-campus and off-campus study.
Students have the opportunity to spend their final semester undertaking a professional placement embedded within a host organisation.
Successful applicants for this capstone placement opportunity will enrol in and complete SCI6700 Professional Placement (Science and Mathematics) in place of SCI6108 Postgraduate Science Project.
Students are required to complete a placement which is equivalent to one semester of full-time study.
$50,150
| Cost of living | 1 person | $10,620 |
| Accommodation | 1 bed room | $10,200 |
| Tuition | 1 person | $39,950 |
Postgraduate English package guide:
| Entry requirements (IELTS Score) | Leads to | Duration |
| IELTS 4.5 → AE 2 | ECU Postgraduate entry | 10 weeks |
| IELTS 5.0 → AE 3 | ECU Postgraduate entry | 10 weeks |
| IELTS 5.5 → AE 4 | ECU Postgraduate entry | 10 weeks |
| IELTS 6.0 → AE 5 | ECU Postgraduate entry | 10 weeks |
The Academic English Program (AEP) is designed for students who plan to study at an Australian university or who are interested in developing academic reading, writing, listening and communication skills.
Special entry may be considered for students with a cognate first degree (or with appropriate experience) who can apply for a reduced course duration:
1.5 years full-time (3 years part-time) – 180 credit points
Admission is based on:
Bachelor's degree in a related discipline*, or
Bachelor's degree in any discipline, plus five years of relevant work experience ^, or
Graduate Certificate of Bioinformatics (or equivalent), or
Evidence of academic capability judged to be equivalent.
*Related discipline refers to any chemistry/biology discipline
^Relevant work experience constitutes Senior/Managerial positions to be approved by the Course Coordinator.
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