Master of Science (Advanced) in Quantitative Biology and Bioinformatics (7640)

The Australian National University

The Master of Science in Quantitative Biology and Bioinformatics is a 2 year full-time (or equivalent part-time) degree that provides students with experience in the use of methods and tools to organise and analyse biological data: statistically, mathematically and computationally. The course caters to a range of students including (1) students who have come from an undergraduate biological degree, by providing the appropriate mathematical and programming skills (2) to students with a more quantitative undergraduate background, by providing the necessary background in biology and biological data and analyses. Students also have the opportunity to learn about, and apply, techniques in client engagement and the real-world practice of consulting. Finally, students will develop work on an original research project that builds on, and applies, their knowledge of quantitative biological data analysis.Learning OutcomesDemonstrate high level knowledge and an understanding of the mathematical, statistical and computational foundations of biological data analysisFormulate, apply and interpret appropriate quantitative methods to analyse biological dataInterpret, synthesize and critically analyse published literature of relevance to quantitative biology and bioinformaticsAdvise, and provide assistance to others, on the appropriate use and interpretation of techniques for the analysis of biological dataDevelop and execute an independent research project that builds on, and extends, knowledge of quantitative biological data analysisDemonstrate a critical understanding of science in societyClearly communicate theory and results in both written and oral formats.

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