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HonoursCQ08 - Bachelor of Information Technology (Bioinformatics)
CQ08 - Bachelor of Information Technology (Bioinformatics)
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Aims - StructureAn outline of the programs aims, objectives and outcomes, as well as information on the structure of the program.
Course PlansA detailed list of courses and electives required to complete the program.
Career Opportunities
As a graduate of the Bioinformatics major you will have strong interdisciplinary abilities enhancing your career prospects in either science or information technology. Particularly in laboratories where bioinformatics is being applied to gene-based drug discovery and development. Career options may be found in the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, vaccine, research, education and food industries and include information scientists, software engineers, computer programmers, application developers and systems analysts.
About Information Technology (Bioinformatics)
IT is a field of study that provides students with future job opportunities and allows the freedom to express creativity and technical talents in a range of new and ever changing mediums.
Increase your versatility and employability with multidisciplinary skills in areas such as graphic design, interface design, usability, information architecture, web development, database development, programming and project management.
The Bachelor of Information Technology (Bioinformatics) is designed for students wishing to work in the rapidly emerging field of bioinformatics.
The program produces information scientists and software engineers who can contribute to cross-discipline teams making discoveries in the field of biotechnology.