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Master of Science [M.S] [Bioinformatics Research Extensive] From The University of Queensland

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Master of Science [M.S] (Bioinformatics Research Extensive)

STEM Course

2 years

Full Time

On Campus

Field of Study:

Biotechnology,

Bioinformatics

₹23.3 L/Yr

A$42,992 /Yr

2 Students Applied

2 Students Admitted

The University of Queensland offers a Master of Science in Biotechnology for a duration of 2 years.
It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis.
This program is designed for biological sciences, computing, and mathematics graduates who wish to increase their technical and research skills in core areas of bioinformatics, update their knowledge of recent technologies and methodologies, and obtain practical laboratory and computational skills through prolonged immersion in a research laboratory.
Students will also have the opportunity to complete an independent research project on campus or in the industry, which will increase their technical and research skills.
The sample courses of the program include:
- Bioinformatics
- Applications of Computational Statistics
- Advanced Bioinformatics
- Advanced Geno
Students will learn through lectures, tutorials, work placements, online study, research experience, and seminars.
This program will prepare students for a highly rewarding career in a variety of organizations, including pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, research organizations, and government.
The University of Queensland ranks 1^st in Australia and 7^th in the world for biotechnology by Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2021 respectively.

Important Dates

The closing date of Semester 1 for this program is November 30.

Tuition Fees

Year	1st Year Fees
Tuition Fees	₹2329307 (AUD 42992)

Other Expenses

Head	Avg Cost Per Year
Housing (On-Campus)	₹1157285 (AUD 21360)
Housing (Off-Campus)	₹789294 (AUD 14568)
Total Cost	₹1946579 (AUD 35928)

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Academic Eligibility:

Students must hold an approved equivalent Bachelor's degree in Science, IT, or Engineering, with an introduction in one or more subjects relevant to the study of bioinformatics, including molecular biology, computer science, and statistics.
Or, have a Graduate Certificate in Bioinformatics from a recognized university.
A GPA of at least 5.0 on a 7 point scale is required to be eligible for this program.

Indian Student Eligibility:

Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet the following eligibility criteria:

Completed a 4-year bachelor's degree from a recognized institution.
Students must hold a GPA of 4 (60%) on a 7 point scale.

Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test.

Scores Required

87 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

6.5 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

64 / 90

Avg. Score in

PTE

304 / 340

Avg. Score in

GRE updated

5 / 7

Minimum gpa

GPA

Submission of GRE scores is required for this program, however, it is recommended to submit the scores (300+) for a better chance of admission.

Required Document List

Following are the required documents:

CV/Resume: Outline of academic achievements or awards, publications, relevant work, or volunteer experience.
UQ Online Applications: Students have to fill online applications to take admission.
Academic Transcripts: Students have to provide full academic transcripts that contain student’s unit results.
Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE): It is an official document issued to international students by universities in Australia. It confirms that students have accepted a place in a course, and have paid tuition fees and Overseas Student Health Cover premium (OSHC).
Evidence of work experience: It includes details of management experience in the form of a CV.
Personal Statement: It should include a brief overview of student’s strengths and any work experience and/or education that they have.
Supplementary documents: Students may be required to provide additional information with the application, depending on which University course they choose.
ELP Scores: Students have to submit their English languages proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other recognized English test results.

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Career and Placement after Course

The career opportunities for the students are:

Bioinformatician
Data scientist
Data analyst
Biostatistician
Clinical data manager
Geneticist, etc.

Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids

Name	Scholarship Per Student	Level of Study	Type
UQ India Global Leaders Scholarship	Scholarship per studentVariable Amount	Level Of StudyBachelor	TypeCollege-Specific	View Details
UQ Economics India, Malaysia, Sri Lanka and Vietnam Scholarship	Scholarship per studentVariable Amount	Level Of StudyBachelor	TypeCollege-Specific	View Details
HASS Scholarship for Excellence - India	Scholarship per student₹ 4.1 L/Yr$7,603	Level Of StudyMaster	TypeCollege-Specific	View Details
Science International Scholarship- University of Queensland	Scholarship per studentVariable Amount	Level Of StudyBachelor	TypeCollege-Specific	View Details
Australia Awards Scholarship	Scholarship per studentVariable Amount	Level Of StudyBachelor	TypeMerit-Based	View Details
Collegedunia $150 Scholarship Program	Scholarship per student₹ 8,127/Yr$150	Level Of StudyBachelor	TypeMerit-Based	View Details