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postgraduate

Degree

Master of Information Technology - Bioinformatics (Coursework)

Course code: #8543

postgraduate

Degree

Master of Information Technology - Bioinformatics (Coursework)

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2022)

    $49,658 AUD

  • Application fee

    $125 AUD

  • Duration

    2 years

  • PSW

    2 years

  • Min GPA

    65 out of 100

  • CRICOS code

    061294J

Options
Research Project

These items are optional and you can choose them as you wish after applying for the course.

Deadlines

Term start& deadline Deadline
Fall-February 30-November-2022 2022-11-30
Winter-May 31-March-2023 2023-03-31
Spring-September 31-July-2023 2023-07-31
Fall-February 30-November-2023 2023-11-30

Overview

Master of Information Technology - Bioinformatics

Organisations across the world are built on Information Technology and the benefits it provides individuals and companies, working more efficiently and maximising productivity. 

When you work in Information Technology, you can build company communication networks, safeguard data and information, create and manage databases, and ensure business information security. 

When you study the Master of Information Technology at UNSW, you’ll learn to foresee future technology requirements and develop applications, frameworks, products and services in areas such as networking, data mining, robotics and internet services.  

You'll develop applications, frameworks, products and services for growth areas such as artificial intelligence and cybersecurity.

Bioinformatics is an exciting field at the junction of computer science and biology. 

It deals with applying computing and mathematical methods to the management, analysis and modelling of biological data, especially concerning molecular biology.

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$66,658

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $10,920
Accommodation 1 bed room $17,000
Tuition 1 person $49,658

Hourly wage

Min wage

23.23 AUD / 1 hour

in Australia every student can work 48 hour per fortnight

Required documents

  • Academic/Official Transcripts
  • Proof of English Language Proficiency (If Applicable)
  • Passport or Visa Documents

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

6.5
6
listening
6
writing
6
speaking
6
reading

TOEFL

90
22
listening
23
writing
22
speaking
22
reading

PTE

64
54
listening
54
writing
54
speaking
54
reading

Cambridge

176
169
listening
169
writing
169
speaking
169
reading
Language pathway (conditional offer) is available

If you do not currently meet the English language requirements of your chosen program, UNSW Global offers courses and programs designed to help you reach these requirements.

Different options are available depending on your current English language level.

English courses at UNSW Global include Academic English (English for University), Professional English, and General English, as well as test preparation courses.

English language courses are available at various levels and lengths and may be packaged with a UNSW Foundation Studies Program, UNSW Diploma Program or a UNSW Degree.

University English Entry Course (UEEC)

University English Entry Course (UEEC) prepares you for entry into university if you’ve received a conditional offer from UNSW Sydney but do not meet the UNSW English entry requirements.

University English Entry Course (UEEC 20 or 15 or 10) is a 10, 15 or 20-week course designed to prepare students for a UNSW Diploma program or a UNSW degree program (undergraduate or postgraduate)

Essential Academic English (EAE)

Essential Academic English (EAE) provides the English skills you need to thrive at university. It prepares you for University English and Foundation English courses.

Entry Requirements

 
Direct entryUEEC 10 weeksUEEC 15 weeksUEEC 20 weeksEAE 10 Weeks
IELTS6.5, Writing 6.0
(subscores 6.0)
6.0, Writing 6.0
(subscores 5.5, Speaking 5.0)
6.0, Writing 5.5
(subscores 5.0)
5.5, Writing 5.5
(subscores 5.0)
5.0, Writing 5.0
(subscores 4.5)
TOEFL577, TWE 5.0550, TWE 5.0537, TWE 4.5513, TWE 4.5483, TWE 4.0
TOEFL-iBT90, Writing 23
(subscores 22)
80, Writing 2075, Writing 1865, Writing 1856, Writing 14
Pearson Test of English64, Writing 54
(subscores 54)
54, Writing 5450, Writing 5046, Writing 4638, Writing 38
Cambridge Advanced English176, Writing 169169, Writing 169169, Writing 162162, Writing 162154, Writing 154

Academic background and requirement

Assumed knowledge

Discrete Maths/ Linear Algebra/ Engineering Maths Calculus / Statistics Probability

Admission to this program requires one of the following:

  • A 3-year undergraduate degree equivalent to a standard Australian Bachelor's degree in a discipline containing 3 courses of second-year university-level mathematics or equivalent and a minimum 65% average; or
  • Completion of the 5543 UNSW Graduate Diploma in Information Technology with a minimum 65% average; or
  • Completing the 7543 UNSW Graduate Certificate in Computing with a minimum 65% average.

Career opportunities

  • Software developer of Bioinformatics
  • Bioinformatics Research Scientist
  • Bioinformatics Analyst
  • Bioinformatics Engineer
  • Computational Biologist
  • Programmer for Database
  • IT Security Manager
  • IT Security Consultant
  • IT Project Manager
  • Software Architect
  • Systems Analyst

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