B.Eng Bioinformatics University/Institute: University of New South Wales (UNSW) Location: Australia - NSW Focus: Bioinformatics Recommended Undergraduate Degrees: None Degree Offered: BS/BSc/BA/B.Eng (4 years) (Major/Primary Degree) Key characteristics of program: This Bachelor of Engineering (Bioinformatics) program’s composition is roughly 35% biological sciences, 35% computer science/engineering, 15% maths/statistics and 15% dedicated bioinformatics. All students are expected to work on a research project and write a thesis in final year. One key feature is the program’s engineering focus: it includes project management, professional issues and industry placements, and is accredited by the Institution of Engineers (Australia). The program is also available combined with other programs: BE (bioinformatics) BA (5 years) BE (bioinformatics) BSc (5 years) BE (bioinformatics) Master of Biomedical Engineering (5 years) BE (bioinformatics) Master of Commerce (5.5 years) BE (bioinformatics) Master of Engineering Science (4.5-5 years) Program Goals: Graduates from this program should have an in-depth understanding of current methods for data analysis and data mining used in bioinformatics and computational biology and should be able to use and implement these methods and develop new ones. In addition they should have the competency in biology expected of a biology BSc graduate and the computer science/software engineering competency of a qualified software engineer. Graduates from this program should be able to find employement or further education as computational biologists, life scientists, computer programmers, and data analysts both in biology and other fields with similar data analysis needs. Additional Information Year Program Established: 2001 Scholarships/assistanceships may be available: Yes Type of academic terms: Semester Average number of applicants per year: 20 Average number of applicants accepted per year: 15 Average number of incoming students per year: 15 Average number of graduates per year: 10 Program URL: http://www.cse.unsw.edu.au/undergrad/programs/BINFA13647.html Contact Person: Bruno Gaeta ( bgaeta@unsw.edu.au ) Last updated: 24 Oct 2008 While ISCB provides for degree and certificate program listings that may be of interest to members and bioinformaticians at large, ISCB is not responsible for the content provided by outside sources. Such listings are not meant as an endorsement by ISCB.