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40

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The University of Queensland

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Queensland

Australia

Overview

The Bachelor of Biotechnology (Honours) with a specialization in Bioinformatics at The University of Queensland focuses on translating complex biological data into meaningful information. This program equips students with specialized knowledge in statistics, data management, computer programming, genomics, and molecular biology. The curriculum prepares students to apply scientific expertise and technical skills to new innovations or discoveries in the life sciences, developing knowledge and skills in areas such as computer science, genomics, proteomics, molecular biology, machine learning, statistics, and data management. The Honours year involves planning, researching, and producing a substantial project under academic guidance, emphasizing research methodology, data analysis, and drawing defensible conclusions.
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Location

2 George Street, Brisbane, 4170

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Median Salary

$70,900

Ranking

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#36

US World and News Report

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#54

The World University Rankings

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#40

QS World University Rankings

Admissions

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Application Deadline

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Acceptance rate

55%

Cost and Scholarships

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Funding Options

Scholarship

Merit Scholarship

Fellowship

Scholarships

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The Wheatley Bursary - Awarded to financially disadvantaged mature-age second-year students enrolled in the Bachelor of Arts or a dual program including Arts, undertaking further studies in political science and/or public policy.; Warren Braxton Bannister Undergraduate Bursaries - Supports undergraduate students enrolled in programs relating to social science, political science, and government.; UQ Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship - Provides financial support to students who have demonstrated outstanding academic achievements during their senior secondary studies and who aspire to undertake a coursework degree at UQ.; The Queensland Commitment Scholarship - Provides assistance to students who have experienced educational disadvantage as a result of financial hardship and who are undertaking tertiary studies for the first time.; George Georges Research Scholarship - Supports an undergraduate student undertaking a research project in an area relating to peace, nuclear disarmament, trade unionism, environmentalism, social justice, human rights, or other areas reflecting the values of the late Senator George Georges.; Quad Fellowship (STEM) - Available for citizens or Legal Permanent Residents of Australia, India, Japan, or the United States, or any of 10 Southeast Asian Countries, who hold a Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a STEM field.; Australia Awards Scholarships (AAS) - Government-funded grants for students from developing countries who show leadership qualities.; UQ International Student Scholarships (AUD 10,000) - UQ offers a variety of scholarships to international students up to AUD 20,000. Amount shown is the midpoint of the stated range.
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    International Student Scholarship

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    University of Queensland Scholarships

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    Australia Awards Scholarships (AAS)

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    International Student Scholarships (General)

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    UQ International Student Scholarships

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    International Student Tuition-Fee Reduction Scholarship

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    UQ International Excellence Scholarship

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    UQ International High Achievers Scholarship

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    UQ International Onshore Merit Scholarship

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    UQ Lifelong Learner

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    UQ International High Achievers Award - India

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    International Onshore Merit Scholarship

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    University of Queensland International Student Scholarships

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    Tuition-fee Reduction Scholarship

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    The Wheatley Bursary

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    Warren Braxton Bannister Undergraduate Bursaries

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    UQ Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship

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    The Queensland Commitment Scholarship

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    George Georges Research Scholarship

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    Quad Fellowship (STEM)

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    Tuition-Fee Reduction Scholarship

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    UQ Ramsay Undergraduate Scholarship

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    HASS Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Scholarship

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    Joanne Tompkins and Alan Lawson Scholarship

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    Joan Lambrides Scholarship

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    Tuition-fee reduction

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    General UQ International Scholarship

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    Tuition Fee Reduction Scholarship

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    William Ivers Memorial Scholarship

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    Kay Campbell Scholarship - Winter Research Program

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    Professor Frank Monsour AM Scholarship

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    Puttick Scholarship for Women in IT and Engineering

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    UQ Academic Scholarships

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    Science International Scholarships

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    Global Leaders Scholarship (Indonesia / Malaysia / Singapore)

Application Requirements

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What Really Matters When Applying

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Academics

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Most Popular Majors (7)

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Students

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International Students

32%

Placements

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Median Earnings After Graduation

$70,900

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Job Placement

81.3%

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