Master of Bioinformatics
Course code I77
This course provides students with skills and experience in bioinformatics, focusing on omics science, computer programming, applied mathematics and statistics.
It provides work experience in relevant organisations within the industry, allowing students to gain an understanding of the application of bioinformatics in a real world context. It also focuses on practical skills for researchers and industry professionals in bioinformatics, and offers flexible study options through on-campus and off-campus study.
Entry requirements
ECU admission and English language requirements apply.
See Course Entry for further information.
Course code
I77
Admissions
Fees
Domestic fee paying - estimated 1st year indicative fee AUD $23,350
See Fees and Scholarships for further information.
Availability & Campus
| JO | ML | BU | OL | |
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| Full-time | ||||
| Part-time |
See Course Details for further information.
Entry requirements
ECU admission and English language requirements apply.
See Course Entry for further information.
Course code
I77
CRICOS code
0100038
Fees
International onshore - estimated 1st year indicative fee AUD $32,650
See Fees and Scholarships for further information.
Availability & Campus
| JO | ML | BU | OL | |
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| Full-time | ||||
| Part-time |
See Course Details for further information.
Course Entry
Admission requirements you'll need to meet for this course.
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Academic admission requirements (Band 6) may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
- Bachelor degree; or
- Equivalent prior learning including at least five years relevant professional experience.
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English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
- IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.5 (no individual band less than 6.0);
- Bachelor degree from a country specified on the English Proficiency Bands page;
- Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at postgraduate level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent);
- Where accepted, equivalent prior learning, including at least five years relevant professional experience; or
- Other tests, courses or programs defined on the English Proficiency Bands page.
Course Details
Choose student typeSemester availability
Semester 1: Study full-time at Joondalup or Online
Semester 1: Study part-time at Joondalup or Online
Semester 2: Study full-time at Joondalup or Online
Semester 2: Study part-time at Joondalup or Online
Semester availability
Semester 1: Study full-time at Joondalup or Online
Semester 1: Study part-time Online
Semester 2: Study full-time at Joondalup or Online
Semester 2: Study part-time Online
Course Structure
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
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| MAT5212 | Biostatistics | 20 |
| CSI6208 | Programming Principles | 20 |
| MAT6206 | Data Analysis and Visualisation | 20 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
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| SCH6234 | Molecular Biology and Genomics | 20 |
| SCI6150 | Biological Databases and Data Mining | 20 |
| SCI6152 | Mass Spectrometry in Systems Biology | 20 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
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| RES5115 | Research Preparation: Principles and Approaches | 20 |
| SCI6151 | Integrative Systems Biology | 20 |
| SCH6245 | Clinical Bioinformatics | 20 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
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| CSI6223 | Work Experience Project | 60 |
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For more detailed unit information for this course take a look at our Handbook. To organise your life for next semester visit the Semester timetable.
Student handbookCourse notes
Important course notes
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Work Integrated Learning is undertaken by the students in their final, capstone unit. In this unit, the student is supervised by a staff member who is allocated as their academic supervisor. This is in addition to a workplace supervisor who is an experienced staff member of the organisation hosting the work experience student. Students undertaking a work placement will demonstrate discipline knowledge, communication and collaboration skills, in addition to a proven professional work ethic whilst undertaking projects in an industry or university setting.
Attendance requirements
During their WIL placement unit, students will be required to undertake the equivalent of at least ten weeks of full time work placement with a host organisation, at university as a research project or as an online project. International students (FPON) can only enrol on campus and so can only complete the WIL unit as a research project or as a placement with a host organisation.
Professional practice rules
Students undertaking a work placement will demonstrate discipline knowledge, communication and collaboration skills, in addition to a proven professional work ethic whilst undertaking projects in an industry or university setting.
Course Learning Outcomes
- Apply communication skills to design innovative contributions to professional practice in Bioinformatics.
- Investigate, analyse and synthesise complex ideas, concepts and theories in Bioinformatics.
- Reflect critically on a complex body of specialist knowledge and understanding of recent developments and methods applicable to the field of Bioinformatics and related disciplines.
- Use high level self-management skills to initiate, plan and execute a substantial project or contribution to professional practice in Bioinformatics.
Fees and Scholarships
Choose student typeAUD $23,350 *
* Domestic fee paying - estimated 1st year indicative fee
The 'Estimated 1st year indicative fee' is provided as a guide only, based on a typical enrolment of students undertaking the first year of this course. At ECU, you pay for the individual units you enrol in, not an overall course fee, so the total cost of your course will vary, depending on what units you choose. An indicative fee will be provided with your course offer, however you can use our Course Fee Calculator to estimate the amount you’ll need to pay. ECU fees are adjusted annually.
AUD $32,650 *
* International onshore - estimated 1st year indicative fee
The 'Estimated 1st year indicative fee' is provided as a guide only, based on a typical enrolment of students undertaking the first year of this course. At ECU, you pay for the individual units you enrol in, not an overall course fee, so the total cost of your course will vary, depending on what units you choose. An indicative fee will be provided with your course offer, however you can use our Course Fee Calculator to estimate the amount you’ll need to pay. ECU fees are adjusted annually.
Scholarships
ECU has a scholarship program that provides many opportunities each year to students undertaking studies here.
Find a scholarshipCareer Opportunities
This course places students with an industry/organisation for their semester-long project. The placement will enable students to undertake a bioinformatics project with a host supervisor, as well as getting direct exposure to the nature of the organisation and its priorities. This provides an excellent springboard for employment following this degree. Employment opportunities will be in local government, industry, state, national government and non-government organisations, particularly in the biological, medical and research sectors.
Possible future job titles
Bioinformatician, computational biologist, computational chemist, computational scientist, systems biologist, clinical bioinformatician, data scientist, data analyst, informatician, biometrician.
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