Bachelor of Human Sciences and Master of Bioinformatics

Bachelor

Understand what it is to be human and develop in demand computational and data analysis skills to manage and interpret the flood of new information being discovered in the fields of biology and medicine.

Key details

Degree Type

Bachelor

Course Code

102873B

Study Mode

In person

About this course

This course opens up a world of future study pathways and career options.

The University of Western Australia welcomes applications from international and domestic school-leavers. If you're interested in studying this major, find out the admission details below.

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.

Study locations

Perth

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

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Science & Mathematics courses at The University of Western Australia (UWA).

77.4%

Overall satisfaction

81.6%

Skill scale

63.8%

Teaching scale

54.3%

Employed full-time

$52k

Average salary

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