Extend your knowledge in your specialist area at postgraduate level with our honours programme.

The Bachelor of Science (Honours) programme involves one year of full-time study, or two years of part-time study, after you have completed the requirements for the Bachelor of Science.

After graduating with a BSc(Hons), it’s possible to progress to a Master of Science (MSc) degree. If you achieve First or Second Class First Division Honours in your BSc(Hons), you’ll be eligible for direct possible to a PhD.

Some specialisations may not be available for a Semester Two start.

Bioinformatics:

Bioinformatics combines Biology and Computer Science to develop methods and software tools to understand biological data.

Subject overview

The global availability of genome sequence information for human, animal, plant and microorganism systems has led to the development of new technologies.

Scientists require the combined skills of molecular biology and computer science to exploit this data for various applications in biological and biomedical research.

This specialisation will give you the chance to develop advanced skills in Biology, Computer Science, Mathematics and Statistics.

Where can Bioinformatics take you?

The need for a comprehensive programme in bioinformatics stems from a rapidly changing philosophy of how modern biological, biotechnology and biomedical research is conducted.

Demand for scientists skilled in biology, computer science and mathematics is expected to grow strongly over the next few decades as new technologies are further developed.

Further study options

Master of Information Technology
Master of Energy
Master of Science
Master of Speech Language Therapy Practice
Doctor of Philosophy
Doctor of Clinical Psychology