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Master of Information Technology in Bioinformatics University of New South Wales (UNSW) - Kensington Campus University of New South Wales (UNSW) - Kensington Campus, Australia

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AUD 59000

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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AUD 150

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24 months

Duration

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6.5

IELTS

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90

TOEFL

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65%

Min GPA

Program Overview

Organisations across the world are built on Information Technology and the benefits it provides individuals and companies, working more efficiently and maximising productivity. When you work in Information Technology you can build company communication networks, safeguard data and information, create and manage databases and ensure the security of business information.

When you study the Master of Information Technology at UNSW you’ll learn to foresee future technology requirements and develop applications, frameworks, products and services in areas such as networking, data mining, robotics and internet services. You'll develop applications, frameworks, products and services for growing areas such as artificial intelligence and cybersecurity.

Specialisation: Bioinformatics
Bioinformatics is an exciting field at the junction of computer science and biology. It deals with the application of computing and mathematical methods to the management, analysis and modelling of biological data, especially in relation to molecular biology.

Potential employers include research groups in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries and institutions such as universities, medical research institutes and research hospitals.

The Bioinformatics stream in the Graduate Diploma and Master of Information Technology programs are targeted at graduates who are interested in applying computer science and computer engineering skills to problems in the life sciences.

It covers the scientific foundations of bioinformatics (biotechnology and statistics), computer technologies important in bioinformatics (programming, scripting, machine learning, data mining and warehousing) and bioinformatics methods and applications in the analysis of sequence, structure and function of biological molecules.

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Additional Information

Program Level Master's Degree

College/University Processing Time 28 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Post-Study Work Rights (PSWR) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Feb 2026

Closed

Feb 2025, Jun 2025, Sep 2024, Sep 2025

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Bachelor’s Degree.

    6.5 IELTS Score
    90 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    64 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    65% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Tuition Fee

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    59000

    Tuition Fee
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    AUD 150

    Application Fee
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    29710 Per year

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    Scholarships

    UNSW is where ambitious and high-achieving students from around the world study and succeed. We offer scholarships for international students to empower them to realise their potential. Our scholarships are not just based on your grades – UNSW values leadership skills, extracurricular interests and your passion to study with us. Our international scholarships and awards will help you to gain financial support, recognition of your academic excellence and they will help you stand out to future employers.

    International Scientia Coursework Scholarship - Alongside academic merit, we want you to show us your passion to become a leader, how you have engaged in extracurricular interests, and share with us why UNSW is the university for you.

    What you receive:

    • A full scholarship on your tuition fees or,
    • AUD$20,000 per annum for the minimum duration of your program.

    You will also have access to networks and support including ‘fast-tracked’ applications for campus accommodation, awards and networking events and guaranteed entry into the UNSW Professional Development Program.

    Australia’s Global University Award - If you have strong academic merit and are passionate about achieving your goals through university study, you will be considered for Australia’s Global University Award.

    What you receive:

    • AUD$10,000 for one year

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