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OpenMaster degree (coursework)Information Technology

Master of Bioinformatics

ProviderThe University of Western Australia (UWA)
Course code: SIA-202481UniversityStudy area: Information TechnologyData JSON
AttendanceOn campus
Intakes & start datesPlease check the official website.

Course overview

he recent explosion of data and technology is rapidly changing the study and application of biology and medicine. This applies to advances in genetics and genomics as well as the huge diversity of phenotypic data being generated, related to everything from crop performance, the environment through to drug design and understanding and finding cures for human disease. There is a huge demand for individuals who have the skills to manage and interpret this flood of information. The field of bioinformatics has grown and evolved to meet this demand. Bioinformatics is a broad field, working across technologies with applied biological outcomes. Here the course provides the foundation in these broad areas of biology,...

Course record

CRICOS

00126G

Studies in Australia

Source: Studies in Australia course page. Course page URL: https://www.studiesinaustralia.com/courses-in-australia/the-university-of-western-australia-uwa/courses/master-of-bioinformatics.

Entry requirements

Postgraduate and higher courses usually use academic prerequisites, degree equivalence and English-language requirements.

Postgraduate entry

  • a Bachelors degree, or an equivalent qualification, as recognized by UWA and
  • the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 50 percent and
  • or in a related cognate discipline as recognized by UWA. A Bachelors degree, or an equivalent qualification, as recognized by UWA and The equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 50 percent and Successfully completed prior tertiary study in biological, medical, biomedical, or biomolecular sciences Or in a related cognate discipline as recognized by UWA.
English requirement
IELTS 6.5, no band below 6TOEFL iBT 79, no band below 20PTE Academic 58-64, no band below 50Cambridge C1 Advanced / C2 Proficiency 176-184, no band below 169

If the student's current English result is below the direct-entry requirement, consider the university's recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package. When the student successfully completes the approved pathway at the required level, the university may accept that pathway for English entry without requiring a new IELTS, TOEFL or PTE result. Always confirm exclusions for professional registration courses and the offer conditions.

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Past offer reference

Current-course cases first, supplemented by same-institution scored cases.

Scored cases
Source countriesChina
Common pathwayBachelor background
Target levelBachelor degree
Offer fieldsBachelor of Arts (English and Literary Studies)
1
ChinaBachelor background
Bachelor of Arts (English and Literary Studies)Bachelor degree · Bachelor of Arts (English and Literary Studies) · Offshore
gpa 4GPA 2.76/4.02.76/4.00 · lower band · approx. top 30-35%

Campuses & intake dates

  • Crawley