Graduate Diploma in Bioinformatics (GDipBioinf)

Program Code
GDBI

Program Faculty
Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology

Academic Year
2018

These Program Rules should be read in conjunction with the University's policies (https://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies).

Overview

The Graduate Diploma in Bioinformatics is designed to develop skills in a variety of aspects of bioinformatics. Students will be exposed to a range of analytical approaches and develop highly competitive bioinformatics, research and project management skills. Students with recognised prior learning in the core areas of the programme may extend their studies into areas such as advanced algorithms, analysis of 'big data' and IT commercialisation.

 

The Graduate Diploma of Bioinformatics is an AQF Level 8 qualification with a standard duration of 1 year.

Conditions

Interruption of program: Students must apply for permission from the Executive Dean or delegate before taking a Leave of Absence. Any extension of the leave without approval will result in the loss of place in the program but an application may be made to be re-admitted to the program subject to the admission procedures in place at the time.

 

Academic Program Rules for Graduate Diploma in Bioinformatics

There shall be a Graduate Diploma in Bioinformatics.

Qualification Requirements


  To qualify for the degree of Graduate Diploma of Bioinformatics, the student must complete satisfactorily a program of study consisting of the following requirements with a combined total of not less than 24 units comprising:

  1. Core courses to the value of 21 units.
  2. Elective courses to the value of 3 units.

Core Courses

Electives