Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Bioinformatics)
UNSW Sydney
Type of institution: Higher Education Institutions
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 00098G
Bioinformatics mixes our core computing and mathematics courses with life sciences, including biology, chemistry and genetics. The field largely involves the analysis of genes and proteins to propose cures and solutions in biomedical and environmental sciences, through computer analysis rather than laboratory experimentation.
Structure
Students must complete 60 days of Industrial Training and a total of 168 units of credit.
Subjects
- Computing
- Maths
- Bioinformatics
- Biology
Standard entry requirements
- Year 12 or equivalent
- Assumed Knowledge: HSC Mathematics Extension 1 and Chemistry
Recognition
Engineers Australia.
Further information
In addition to computing careers, graduates work in biosciences, pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries, and all industries requiring data analysis. Some of the industries that students can also work in: Bioinformatic, Pharmaceutical, Agrotech, Banking and finance, Big data, Consulting, Development, Digital services, Education, Health, I.T., Logistics, Research, Software engineering, Computer Security plus many others!
