Graduate Certificate
Build highly transferrable specialist skills of the future when you study a Graduate Certificate of Bioinformatics at Deakin. You'll develop advanced knowledge in bioinformatics and data science, equipping you for the data-driven science of the future, as well as highly transferrable practical skills relevant to domains such as business analytics and engineering.
Want to apply your passion for science to a career affecting positive change?
Your technical biotechnology expertise will be complemented by skills in statistical data analysis, computer coding and research, and a well-developed understanding of the commercial biotechnology environment, ensuring you have versatile skills to thrive across a range of roles. During your studies, you'll apply existing analytical tools (bioinformatics) and data resources to solve problems and use computer programming to develop new methods and resources to advance biotechnology.
Take the right step toward a rewarding career and graduate with the in-depth scientific knowledge and transferrable technical and commercial skills to build a thriving career in a rapidly growing industry. With a highly relevant and extremely versatile biotechnology qualification, you'll be uniquely positioned to pursue roles in industry, academic research and government in areas such environmental management, health and infectious disease research, epidemiology and medical genomics.
To complete the Graduate Certificate of Bioinformatics (part-time only), students must attain 4 credit points, which must include the following:
Students are required to meet the University's academic progress and conduct requirements.
The University aims to provide students with as much credit as possible for approved prior study or informal learning which exceeds the normal entrance requirements for the course and is within the constraints of the course regulations. Students are required to complete a minimum of one-third of the course at Deakin University, or four credit points, whichever is the greater. In the case of certificates, including graduate certificates, a minimum of two credit points within the course must be completed at Deakin.
You can also refer to the Recognition of prior learning system which outlines the credit that may be granted towards a Deakin University degree and how to apply for credit.
Recognition of prior learning may be granted to applicants based on prior studies and/or equivalent industry experience.