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Major

Bioinformatics

Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours)
Overview Study details

More industries are embracing genetic technologies. Study bioinformatics and help shape the way we manage our health and environment.

Gain specialised knowledge in statistics, data management, computer programming, genomics and molecular biology.

You’ll apply your scientific expertise and technical skills to translate complex biological data into meaningful information. Your insights may lead to new innovations or discoveries.

Studying bioinformatics will prepare you for a career as a bioinformatician, clinical data manager, geneticist, research scientist or biomedical computer scientist.

Highlights

1 in Queensland for biological sciences

QS World University Rankings 2025

2 in Australia for biological sciences

QS World University Rankings 2025

Career possibilities

Our programs prepare you for your first job and beyond. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:

  • Bioinformatician
  • Bioinformatics researcher
  • Production bioinformatics engineer
  • Research officer
  • Red cell reference scientist
  • Clinical genetics scientist

Graduate salary

Science and mathematics (undergraduate)

$40K–$85K

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Graduate salary

Agriculture & environmental studies (undergraduate)

$50K–$59K

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How you'll learn

Your learning experiences are designed to best suit the learning outcomes of the courses you choose.

  • Lectures
  • Tutorials
  • Work placements
  • Overseas study
  • Research experience
  • Laboratory work
  • Seminars
  • Studios
  • Workshops

What you'll study

At UQ, subjects are called 'courses'. Here's a sample of the courses you could study:

  • Advanced Molecular Cell Biology I
  • Advanced Bioinformatics
  • Bioinformatics 2: Development & Research
  • Advanced Structural and Synthetic Biology
  • Advanced Genomics
  • Statistical Analysis of Genetic Data
  • Introduction to Research in Chemistry, Biochemistry & Microbiology A & B

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