Master Of Science (Advanced) In Quantitative Biology And Bioinformatics

The Australian National University

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Qualification

2 Years

Course duration

6/30/2025

Start Date

US$35172

Fee

Description
Requierments
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Scholarships

The Master of Science in Quantitative Biology and Bioinformatics is a 2 year full-time (or equivalent part-time) degree that provides students with experience in the use of methods and tools to organize and analyze biological data: statistically, mathematically and computationally. The course caters to a range of students including (1) students who have come from an undergraduate biological degree, by providing the appropriate mathematical and programming skills; (2) to students with a more quantitative undergraduate background, by providing the necessary background in biology and biological data and analyses. Students also have the opportunity to learn about, and apply, techniques in client engagement and the real-world practice of consulting. Finally, students will develop work on an original research project that builds on, and applies, their knowledge of quantitative biological data analysis.Employment OpportunitiesThe Master of Science in Quantitative Biology and Bioinformatics (Advanced) will give you the skills to pursue career paths in a variety of areas. These could include medical research, genetic testing, government policy, public health, agricultural science, software development and pharmaceutical development. The Master of Science in Quantitative Biology and Bioinformatics (Advanced) can also lead to a PhD.Learning Outcomes demonstrate an understanding of the mathematical and computational foundations of biological data analysis formulate and apply appropriate quantitative methods to analyze biological data interpret, synthesize and critically analyze published literature of relevance to quantitative biology and bioinformatics advise, and provide assistance to others, on the appropriate use of techniques for the analysis of biological data develop and execute an independent research project that builds on, and extends, knowledge of quantitative biological data analysis demonstrate a critical understanding of science in society clearly communicate theory and results in both written and oral formats

For international students

Applicants must present a Bachelor degree or international equivalent with a minimum GPA of at least 5.5/7.0 with at least 8 courses in a cognate discipline, which must also have a minimum GPA of 5.5/7.0, and must include at least 4 courses from the following disciplines: computer science, mathematics, statistics or computational chemistry. The GPA requirement for this program must be met by both the program as a whole, as well as by the 8 courses in a cognate discipline. Where more than 8 cognate courses have been completed by the applicant, ANU will take the best 8 courses when assessing the cognate GPA. The GPA for a Bachelor program will be calculated from (i) a completed Bachelor degree using all grades and/or (ii) a completed Bachelor degree using all grades other than those from the last semester (or equivalent study period) of the Bachelor degree. The higher of the two calculations will be used as the basis for admission. English Language Requirements IELTS Academic and IELTS UKVI Academic [excluding One Skill Retake and IELTS Online] - Overall score of 6.5 overall with minimum 6.0 in each band. TOEFL iBT Paper Edition and TOEFL iBT [excluding Paper Edition and Home Edition] - Overall score of 80 (Reading - 20; Writing - 20; Listening - 18; Speaking - 18). Cambridge C1 Advanced - Overall score of 176 minimum 169 in each band. PTE Academic and PTE Academic UKVI [excluding PTE Academic Online] - Overall score of 64 minimum 55 in each band.

2 Years - Full time

Fee

A$53,370.00 (US$ 35,172) per yearPlease check with institution

Start Date

6/30/2025

Address

Acton Campus, The Australian National University, CANBERRA, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, 2601, CANBERRA, Australia

Jan Anderson ANU-NTU HDR Supplementary Scholarship

Value of scholarship

A$7,000.00 (US$ 4,649) a year

How to applay

Applications can be received at any time and should be forwarded, along with any supporting documentation, by email.

Requierments

The award will be available each year to a prospective/continuing student who is: a domestic or international student; enrolled or enrolling full-time in a Doctor of Philosophy study program within the RSB; Undertaking a research project that suitably demonstrates collaboration with one or more researchers at Nanyang Technological University (NTU); and has been awarded, and has accepted, an ANU HDR base stipend scholarship.

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Ranked as Australia’s number one university, and number 20 in the world (QS World University Rankings 2017-18), the Australian National University (ANU) is recognised worldwide for its high teaching standards and outstanding research quality.
With small class sizes and a high staff-to-student ratio, ANU students enjoy unparalleled access to their tutors and lecturers, who are world leaders in their fields. Students can choose from a wide variety of degree options; all designed so they can tailor their studies to suit their strengths, passions, and career options.
Coming in at number one in Australia and at 21 worldwide for graduate employability (Global University Employability Ranking 2017), ANU students stand out to employers. And it is no surprise that ANU ranks so highly; the University takes great pride in making sure its students are job-ready when they graduate, and encourages them to make the most of its industry contacts by getting involved with work experience and internship opportunities.
A member of the prestigious International Alliance of Research Universities, ANU stands alongside institutions like Oxford, Cambridge and Yale. A huge 95 per cent of research that takes place at ANU is recognised as above or well above world standard, positioning the University to take on the challenges facing the world today and into the future, with the aim to change society for the better.
Famed for its inclusive campus, ANU (CRICOS Provider Number 00120C) is number one in Australia and number seven in the world for its international outlook, meaning that its 7,000+ overseas students feel welcome throughout their stay.

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