OpenMaster degree (coursework)Health

Master of Bioinformatics

ProviderMonash University
Course code: SIA-213748UniversityStudy area: HealthCourse data availableData JSON

Course overview

The Master of Bioinformatics equips you with the advanced computational, analytical and biological knowledge required to solve complex real‑world problems – ranging from decoding genomes and modelling protein structures to developing tools that drive personalised medicine, crop innovation, and disease surveillance. As the world becomes increasingly data‑driven, the demand for specialists who can interpret large‑scale biological data has never been greater. Throughout this program, you’ll develop expertise in the latest bioinformatics methodologies, including machine learning, statistical modelling, computational biology, AI-driven analysis, data visualisation and cloud computing. You’ll learn to handle and interrogate large datasets with confidence, translating data into meaningful insights that advance scientific discovery, healthcare and industry innovation. Please note that Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) will not be available in 2027. Study your way Bridge Theory and Application The cur

Entry requirements

Postgraduate and higher courses usually use academic prerequisites, degree equivalence and English-language requirements.

Postgraduate entry

An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a cognate discipline with at least a High Credit of 65%.

  • Cognate disciplines include: science, biomedical science, engineering or information technology
English requirement
IELTS Academic 7, no band below 6.5PTE Academic 65, no component below 58TOEFL iBT 94 (L 20 / R 19 / W 24 / S 20)

If your current English result is below direct entry, consider the university-recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package; successful completion at the required level can usually satisfy English entry without another English test.

Past Offers

Current-course cases first, supplemented by same-institution scored cases.

Scored cases
Source countriesMalaysia · China
Common pathwayBachelor background · Foundation background
Target levelMaster degree · Bachelor degree
Offer fieldsAdvanced Finance · Computational Science
1
Brunei DarussalamHigh school background
Bachelor of Speech PathologyBachelor degree · Speech Pathology · Offshore
ib guessIB 35.0/45.0mid band · approx. top 20-25%
2
MalaysiaFoundation background
Bachelor of Banking & FinanceBachelor degree · Offshore
ATAR77.0/99.9577 ATAR · mid band · approx. top 20-25%
3
IndonesiaBachelor background
Master of BusinessMaster degree · Marketing · Offshore
gpa 4GPA 3.57/4.03.57/4.00 · strong band · approx. top 10-15%
4
MalaysiaBachelor background
Master of ArchitectureMaster degree · Offshore
GPA / 4.0GPA 3.38/4.0strong band · approx. top 15-20%
5
MalaysiaBachelor background
Master of Advanced FinanceMaster degree · Advanced Finance · Offshore
GPA / 4.0GPA 3.26/4.0strong band · approx. top 15-20%

Course curriculum

Course structure, credit points and subject sequence

Course curriculum not yet available

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