Computational Science and Genetics Dual Major
Part of the Bachelors of Information Technology/Science program
Commencing semesters, 2018
Semester 1
Semester 2
Program level
Undergraduate
Program code
2228
Faculty
Engineering, Architecture & Information Technology
Science Faculty
School
School of Chemistry and Molecular Biosciences
Teaching Location
St Lucia
Delivery mode
Internal
Enquiries
Australian/domestic students
Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology
Email: enquiries@eait.uq.edu.au
Phone: 07 3365 4777
International students
International Student Advisor
Email: study@uq.edu.au
Phone: Outside Australia: + 61 3 8676 7004
Within Australia (Free Call): 1800 671 980
Why study Computational Science and Genetics?
Would you like to unravel the genetic basis of disease? Or simulate how our environment affects the expression of our genes? What if you could create an interactive map of the human genome?
Computational Science is an interdisciplinary field which uses skills from mathematics and information technology to tackle real-world scientific problems which can only be solved through computation.
Genetics is transforming our understanding of life through knowledge of inheritance, gene structure and expression, the genetic basis of traits, and the interaction between genes and the environment. Computational analysis of genome sequences is allowing unprecedented discoveries in areas as diverse as human medicine, agriculture, conservation biology and biotechnology.
In this dual major, you will learn to construct realistic mathematical models and simulations, perform quantitative analysis of scientific problems using computers, and develop skills to solve real challenges in genetics.
More information about what can be studied in the Computational Science Dual Major.
Courses and requirements
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What it costs
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How to apply
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