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.
Majoring in bioinformatics will kick start your career as a bioinformatician, clinical data manager, geneticist, research scientist or biomedical computer scientist.
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
- Geneticist
- Clinical genetics scientist
- Data scientist
- Systems software engineer
- Software developer
- Health information manager
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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:
- Bioinformatics 1: Introduction
- Introduction to Software Engineering
- Genes, Cells & Evolution
- Advanced Bioinformatics
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