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Bachelor of Science Computational Biology

3 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

University of Melbourne

Program Overview

Computational and mathematical biologists are in great demand in academia, industry, and government where they are investigating problems as diverse as identifying the genetic basis of disease, to predicting how ecological systems will respond to climate change. In the Computational Biology major you will gain an understanding of the analysis and interpretation of biological phenomena using mathematical and statistical models, computational tools and the algorithmic design and analysis of such models and tools.

Program Key Stats

$41232 (Annual cost)



75 %

Eligibility Criteria

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Additional Information & Requirements

Units 3 & 4: A study score of at least 25 in English/English Language/Literature or at least 30 in EAL, and a study score of at least 25 in Mathematical Methods (CAS) or Specialist Mathematics and in one of Biology, Chemistry or Physics; OR Units 3 & 4: A study score of at least 25 in English/English Language/Literature or at least 30 in EAL, and a study score of at least 25 in both Mathematical Methods (CAS) and Specialist Mathematics, Test scores: TOEFL, IELTS, PTE, CAE

Career Options

  • Agrotech
  • Biofuels
  • Biotechnology
  • Clinical and public health research and government services
  • Consumer genomics
  • Environmental management
  • Pharmaceutical
  • Software systems

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