Employment Opportunities

The Master of Science in Quantitative Biology and Bioinformatics (Advanced) will give you the skills to pursue career paths in a variety of areas. These could include medical research, genetic testing, government policy, public health, agricultural science, software development and pharmaceutical development.

The Master of Science in Quantitative Biology and Bioinformatics (Advanced) can also lead to a PhD.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion, students will have the skills and knowledge to:

1. demonstrate an understanding of the mathematical and computational foundations of biological data analysis
2. formulate and apply appropriate quantitative methods to analyse biological data
3. interpret, synthesize and critically analyse published literature of relevance to quantitative biology and bioinformatics
4. advise, and provide assistance to others, on the appropriate use of techniques for the analysis of biological data
5. develop and execute an independent research project that builds on, and extends, knowledge of quantitative biological data analysis
6. demonstrate a critical understanding of science in society
7. clearly communicate theory and results in both written and oral formats