Bachelor Of Human Sciences And Master Of Bioinformatics

The University of Western Australia (UWA)

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Qualification

4 Years

Course duration

1/31/2026

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This Combined Bachelor and Master (CBM) is a four-year accelerated program for those with an ATAR of 90 or above. Over the first three years you'll complete an extended major in Human Sciences and Data Analytics, and some units from the Master of Bioinformatics. You can then choose to exit after three years with an Advanced Bachelor's Degree in Human Sciences, or continue with the Master of Bioinformatics and be awarded a Bachelor of Human Sciences and a Master of Bioinformatics at the end of the four years. You'll learn: practical skills in biological data management and analysis the application of high performance computing to advance our understanding of biology the diverse applications of bioinformatics across the biomedical, agricultural and environmental fields in demand skills which are applied to biology but also transferrable to diverse computational and data analytical fields. Career Pathways There is a growing demand for individuals who have practical experience of bioinformatics, with opportunities in academia, consulting and the private sector. Career options may include: Bioinformatician Data analyst Health policy planner

For international students

Entry requirements may vary from country to country. Students are required to complete an international academic qualification equivalent to Australian High School (or equivalent). English language requirements: IELTS (academic): Overall minimum score of 6.5, no band lower than 6.0 TOEFL Internet-based TOEFL (iBT): an overall score of 82 or above with a minimum score of 22 in writing, 18 in reading, 20 in speaking and 20 in listening Pearsons Test of English (PTE) (academic): An overall score of 64 with a minimum score of 59 in the speaking and writing sections, and no less than 54 in the other sections

4 Years - Full time

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Start Date

1/31/2026

Address

Crawley Campus, 35 Stirling Highway, CRAWLEY, Western Australia, 6009, PERTH, Australia

About

The University of Western Australia (UWA) has its main campus in Perth. It is in the top 1% of universities in the world, and is regarded as one of the nation's leading research institutions. Past graduates include former Australian Prime Minister the Honourable Bob Hawke AC, and Oscar-winning artist Shaun Tan.
The university was given a five-star rating by the Good Universities Guide 2018 for its low student-to-teacher ratio, which means all students get plenty of dedicated support while learning. The courses also offer many opportunities to undertake work experience through UWA’s strong industry partnerships.
The main Perth campus is near to the city centre and the beach. Students have everything they need on site – UWA’s Guild Village is a mini community with everything from a hairdresser and travel agent to a dentist, second hand bookshop and a supermarket. Sports facilities include a swimming pool, tennis courts and a gym.
The University has a dedicated CareerHub where students can get information on employment, careers events and workshops. They can also book an advisor for one-to-one advice on everything from perfecting their CV to choosing a career path. Other services on offer include disability support, information on finances, a confidential counsellor and an international centre.
UWA's Student Guild runs more than 140 clubs and societies, ranging from sports teams to drama club. There is also a large number of social events for students to get involved in throughout the year, including trips away, festivals, food fairs and Pride Week.

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