The combined Bachelor of Engineering in Bioinformatics/Bachelor of Science program allows students to study additional Science courses in their Bioinformatics program to gain a broader understanding of the various scientific disciplines that contribute to Bioinformatics (such as mathematics, statistics and chemistry) or constitute major application areas of bioinformatics (for example, medical sciences or biotechnology).

Students must meet the entry requirements for the BE (Bioinformatics) program and the Bachelor of Science program, and must complete the courses and electives required by the Bioinformatics program (3647) as well as 60 additional units of credit in Science courses, including an approved major sequence of 42 UOC at Stages 2 and 3. Approved majors are listed in Table A of the BSc program (3970).

The stages of a generic combined program are shown below. It should be noted that it is possible to adapt the program by moving courses, subject to prerequisite requirements and overall program requirements. The School of Computer Science and Engineering Student Office can supply examples of specific combined programs.

Please contact the School of Computer Science and Engineering and the Faculty of Science for information on the Program Objectives and Learning Outcomes.

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Plus two Science majors level 1 or 2 (12 UOC)

Year 3

Plus two Science majors level 2 (12 UOC)

Plus one Year 3 elective (6 UOC)

Year 4

And ONE of the following:

Plus four level 3 Science majors (24 UOC)

Plus one Year 3 elective (6UOC)

General Education (3UOC)

Overall electives in Stages 3 and 4 must include at least one computer science and one life science elective.

Year 3 and 4 Electives

Plus two Level 3 Science electives (12 UOC)

Plus three Year's 3/4/5 electives (18 UOC)

General Education (3UOC)

Year 5 Electives

Level 3 MATH electives and other COMP3/4/9 electives may also be considered. Electives must include at least one life science and at least one COMP course.

Students in this program must also satisfy the General Education requirements. This is usually taken in second and third year studies. For further information, please refer to "General Education" in the Table of Contents (see left-hand side of page).

It may not be possible for computing students to enrol in General Education courses which are similar in content to the courses offered in their respective degrees. For a comprehensive list, see: www.cse.unsw.edu.au/school/teaching/courses/gened.html

Honours will be awarded to students who have achieved superior grades in courses over the whole program including the successful completion of a thesis at sufficient standard. Weighted average marks required for Honours grades are given below: The School of Computer Science and Engineering uses an internal method for calculating this average, the information provided by New South Student is not used for this purpose.

Honours Class 1: WA greater than or equal to 75

Honours Class 2: Division 1: WA equal to 70 up to and including 74

Divison 2: WA equal to 65 up to and including 69

1. The Bachelor of Engineering is awarded following the completion of a minimum of 192 units of credit.

2. The specific requirements for the Bachelor of Engineering in the various disciplines are set out in the relevant sections in this Handbook.

3. The degree may be awarded with Honours, based upon the overall performance in the program and in accordance with Faculty and School policies. Honours are awarded in the following classes - Class 1, Class 2 Division 1, Class 2 Division 2.

4. The standard duration of the program is four years, or eight sessions, of full-time study each comprising 24 units of credit. Students may undertake the program over a longer period on the basis of part-time study.

5. Each student is required to complete a minimum of 60 days of approved experience in industry prior to graduation.

6. General Education electives may only be attempted after the student has attempted at least 24 units of credit.

For information regarding fees for UNSW programs, please refer to the following website:  https://my.unsw.edu.au/student/fees/FeesMainPage.html

All students in the BE in Computer Engineering, Bioinformatics Engineering and Software Engineering programs must complete at least 60 days of approved Industrial Training before the end of Year 4.

Information regarding recommended computing equipment and software for the program is available from the School of Computer Science and Engineering Help Desk.

Engineers Australia

The professional body for engineering in Australia is Engineers Australia, which has as its first objective the promotion of the science and practice of engineering in all its branches.

Engineers Australia has its national headquarters in Canberra and functions through a series of divisions, the local one being the Sydney Division. Within each division are branches representing the main interests within the profession, e.g. civil, mechanical, electrical, engineering management and environmental engineering.

Students of an approved school of engineering may join the Institution as a student member (StudIEAust). Student members receive the monthly publication Engineers Australia and for a small fee they also receive The Transactions which contains articles on a particular branch of engineering.

Student members are invited to participate in the Excellence Award for Work Experience, the National Young Engineer of the Year Award and to avail themselves of other Engineers Australia services including the Mentor Scheme and industrial experience guidance.

For more information and membership application forms, contact Engineers Australia, Sydney Division, Level 3, 8 Thomas Street, CHATSWOOD NSW 2067 - telephone 02 9410 5600 www.engineersaustralia.org.au

The Australian Computing Society

The peak professional body for computing in Australia is the Australian Computing Society (ACS) - www.acs.org.au

The objectives of the ACS can be found here and include: "advanc[ing] professional excellence in information and communications technology, and further[ing] the study, science and application of information and communications technology."

Again, students who want to join ACS should go to Member Application