Duration

1 Year full-time (or part-time equivalent)

Commencing 2025

Semester 1 (24 Feb, 2025)

Program level

Postgraduate Coursework

Units

16

Faculty

Science

Teaching Location

St Lucia

Attendance mode

In Person

Courses and requirements

View the courses and requirements for courses that can be studied as part of the Graduate Diploma in Bioinformatics.

AQF level

AQF level 8

Fees for Australian students

When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.

If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.

Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.

If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.

How to Apply

Applications must be lodged via the Online Application Form.

Closing Date

To commence study in Semester 1 - January 31 of the year of commencement.

Apply Online

Enquiries for Australian students

School of Chemistry and Molecular Biosciences

Email: scmb.molbiol.pgcw@uq.edu.au

Phone: 07 3365 3925

Web: https://scmb.uq.edu.au/

Why study the Graduate Diploma in Bioinformatics?

There is a world shortage of bioinformaticists. The Graduate Diploma in Bioinformatics is designed for graduates or experienced professionals, who wish to develop and effectively use best bioinformatics practice to solve scientific problems. It will also help provide a preparation for entry into a Higher Degree by Research program. The program prepares graduates for a highly rewarding career in a variety of organisations, including pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, research organisations and government.

What you can study

How to apply

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What you can do with a Graduate Diploma in Bioinformatics

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