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 wide range of opportunities in scientific research organisations, universities, government departments, and the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industries.
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
- Data scientist
- Data analyst
- Biostatistician
- Clinical data manager
- Geneticist
- Medical writer
- Technical writer
- Research scientist
- Software/database programmer
Graduate salary
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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
- Laboratory work
What you'll study
At UQ, subjects are called 'courses'. Here's a sample of the courses you could study:
- Genes, Cells & Evolution
- Introduction to Software Engineering
- Bioinformatics 1: Introduction
- Advanced Bioinformatics
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