Graduate Certificate in Bioinformatics (GCBioinf)
Information valid for students commencing 2013
Duration
Half Year full-time (or part-time equivalent)
Commencing 2013
Semester 1
Program level
Postgraduate Coursework
Units
8
Program code
5557
Faculty
Location
St Lucia
Delivery mode
Internal
View the
Course list
for courses that can be studied as part of the Graduate Certificate in Bioinformatics.
Fees for Australian students
Domestic full-fee place 2013:
Indicative program fee 2013: AUD$ 10400
A student's actual fee may vary in accordance with his or her choice of major and electives. The University reviews fees annually.
Apply online
Closing Date
To commence study in semester 1 - January 31 of the year of commencement.
Apply OnlineEnquiries for Australian students
School of Chemistry and Molecular Biosciences
Email: scmb.molbiol.pgcw@uq.edu.au
Phone: 07 3365 6190
Duration
Half Year full-time
Commencing 2013
Semester 1
Program level
Postgraduate Coursework
Units
8
Program code
5557
Faculty
Location
St Lucia
Delivery mode
Internal
View the
Course list
for courses that can be studied as part of the Graduate Certificate in Bioinformatics.
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
CRICOS Code: 077533A
English Proficiency
IELTS overall 6.5; writing 6, reading 6, speaking 6, and listening 6 (or comparable English language proficiency as per University policy) View the English proficiency policy.
Fees for International students
Indicative program fee: AUD$ 15350
A student's actual fee may vary in accordance with his or her choice of major and electives. The University reviews fees annually.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged through UQ International.
Closing Date
To commence study in semester 1 - November 15 of the previous year for Category 1 and 2 countries; October 15 of the previous year for Category 3 and 4 countries.
This program is not eligible for Streamlined Visa Processing. View program eligibility.
Enquiries for International students
International Student Advisor
Phone: Outside Australia: + 61 3 8676 7004
Within Australia (Free Call): 1800 671 980
Online Enquiries (fast response): www.uq.edu.au/international/enquiry
Email: study@uq.edu.au
Why study the Graduate Certificate in Bioinformatics?
Bioinformatics is the application of statistics and computer science to the field of molecular biology. The term was coined by Hogeweg and Herper in 1978 for the study of informatic processes in bioloical systems. Its primary use since the late 1980s has been in genomics and genetics, particularly in those areas of genomics involving large-scale DNA sequencing. However, bioinformatics now also includes the creation and advancement of databases, algorithms, computational and statistical techniques and theory to solve formal and practical problems involved in the management and analysis of biological data.
What you can study
Courses
See the course list for courses that can be studied as part of the Graduate Certificate in Bioinformatics.
How to apply
Entry requirements for Australian students
Apply online
Apply online to the Graduate Certificate in Bioinformatics.
Closing date
To commence study in semester 1 - January 31 of the year of commencement.
Entry requirements for International students
Prerequisites
Visa requirements
CRICOS Code: 077533A
International students must undertake this program on campus at UQ on a full time basis to be eligible to apply for an Australian student visa. Please contact UQ International.
Click here for more information on applying for a visa.
English proficiency
IELTS overall 6.5; writing 6, reading 6, speaking 6, and listening 6 (or comparable English language proficiency as per University policy) View the English proficiency policy.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged through UQ International.
Click here for application procedures for International students.
Closing date
To commence study in semester 1 - November 15 of the previous year for Category 1 and 2 countries; October 15 of the previous year for Category 3 and 4 countries.
This program is not eligible for Streamlined Visa Processing. View program eligibility.
Please check your country's category with the Department of Immigration and Citizenship.
What it costs
Fees for Australian students
Domestic full-fee place 2013:
Indicative program fee 2013: AUD$ 10400
A student's actual fee may vary in accordance with his or her choice of major and electives. The University reviews fees annually.
Fees for International students
Indicative program fee: AUD$ 15350
A student's actual fee may vary in accordance with his or her choice of major and electives. The University reviews fees annually.
To calculate the fees for any program, you will first need to choose the courses you wish to complete. To see all courses available please refer to the course list.
Fees calculator
Select the Fees Calculator to guide you through a series of options allowing you to select details of courses you are interested in studying to estimate your fees for a semester.
Fee rules
View the 2013 Fee Rules.
Program Rules and Requirements
To complete the Graduate Certificate in Bioinformatics
To complete the Graduate Certificate in Bioinformatics, a student must complete a requisite number of courses chosen from the course list and according to the Rules for the program.
Students should be aware of the University of Queensland rules, particularly the General Award Rules, which govern the conduct of UQ programs. Students will find a link to the General Award Rules, and other University rules, on the University Rules page.
A student is required to obtain #8 from the GCBioinf List. Refer to GCBioinf rules for further information. These rules should be read in conjunction with the General Award Rules.
See the course list for courses that can be studied as part of the Graduate Certificate in Bioinformatics.
