Master of Science (Advanced) in Quantitative Biology and Bioinformatics (7640)

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 organise and analyse 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.


Learning Outcomes
Demonstrate high level knowledge and an understanding of the mathematical, statistical and computational foundations of biological data analysis;
Formulate, apply and interpret appropriate quantitative methods to analyse biological data;
Interpret, synthesize and critically analyse published literature of relevance to quantitative biology and bioinformatics;
Advise, and provide assistance to others, on the appropriate use and interpretation 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.

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 IELTS - Overall score - 6.5, Reading - 6.0, Writing - 6.0, Listening - 6.0, Speaking - 6.0. TOEFL IBT Paper Edition - Overall score - 80, Reading - 20, Writing - 20, Listening - 18, Speaking - 18. TOEFL IBT Excluding Paper Edition and Home Edition - Overall score - 80, Reading - 20, Writing - 20, Listening - 18, Speaking - 18.