Taught vs Research Master’s: Funding, PhD Entry & an 8-Question Checklist
ApplyKite Editorial 3 Nov 2026
Master’s Opportunities in Bioinformatics in Australia
Master Positions in bioinformatics in australia
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Universities with open master's positions in bioinformatics in Australia include University of Melbourne and University of Sydney.
University of Melbourne
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3 weeks ago
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MSc by Research opportunity at the University of Melbourne / Baker Department of Cardiometabolic Health, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences. This project is titled “Validation of Methylation-Based qPCR Biomarkers for Chronic Kidney Disease in Type 1 Diabetes” . The research focuses on translating genome-wide biomarker discovery into practical clinical assays. The student will work on validating candidate DNA methylation biomarkers in Australian cohorts (including PREDICTION and A...
Biochemistry
Biomedical Engineering
Pathology
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University of Melbourne
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1 month ago
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Research Degree Opportunity at The University of Melbourne / Baker Department of Cardiometabolic Health, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences. Project title: Smart RNA switches for precision RNA therapeutics. This project focuses on RNA therapeutics , smart mRNA , RNA switching , and LNP delivery for applications in cardiovascular diseases and cancers . The research aims to develop logic-gated mRNAs that switch on in target cells and off elsewhere by reading endogenous RNA cues. St...
Biochemistry
Biomedical Engineering
Biology
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1 month ago
University of Sydney
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1 month ago
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2 fully funded PhD positions are available at the University of Sydney in the School of Biomedical Engineering with Dr. Kaiyue Ma . The research sits at the intersection of genetics , molecular biology , and translational biomedical science, with a strong focus on turning biodiversity discoveries into real-world applications. Key themes include medical genetics (variant interpretation, neuromuscular diseases such as FSHD and Duchenne/Becker), molecular biotechnologies (gene editing and gene ther...
Immunology
Biochemistry
Computer Science
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University of Melbourne
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1 month ago
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Research Degree Opportunity at the University of Melbourne on the immune signature of sepsis . This project sits in Microbiology and Immunology within the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences, with supervision from Dr Laura Cook (Principal Supervisor), Prof Yugeesh Lankadeva (Internal Co-supervisor), and Prof Jose Villadangos (Internal Co-supervisor). The work is based at the Doherty Institute in Australia. The project focuses on immunology , clinical sciences , sepsis, immune phen...
Immunology
Medicine
Biology
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1 month ago
Flinders University
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2 months ago
Flinders University is advertising a PhD scholarship in the Biomedical Nanoengineering Laboratory within the Flinders Health and Medical Research Institute (FHMRI) for a project titled Nanoengineering a New Class of Biomaterials for Antibiotic Potentiation . The project is multidisciplinary, with a primary focus on biomaterials science and a secondary focus on microbiology . The successful candidate will work on developing and characterizing novel biomaterials with modified surface properties (c...
Cell Biology
Microbiology
Biomedical Engineering
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2 months ago
University of Melbourne
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1 month ago
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Research Degree Opportunity at the University of Melbourne for a project titled MR1 – a molecular detection system for bacteria . This project sits in the areas of immunology , microbiology , and biochemistry and cell biology , with a focus on how MR1 acts as a molecular “alarm system” to detect microbes, capture bacterial metabolite by-products, and activate MAIT cells. The research aims to uncover the molecular machinery behind MR1 function and expression and to better understand how this cons...
Immunology
Microbiology
Biology
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1 month ago
Living costs in Australia
Estimated costs in Australia.
MonthlyYearly | Australia |
|---|---|
 University Tuition Average PhD tuition per year | A$34.1k $22,000/yr |
 Clothing Basic clothing and seasonal needs per year | A$1.9k $1,200/yr |
 Books & Academic Supplies Textbooks, stationery, and academic materials per year | A$1.1k $700/yr |
 Groceries Basic food shopping for one student per year | A$4.5k $2,880/yr |
Estimates based on university averages and Numbeo
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St Vincent's Institute of Medical Research
Australia
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Next-generation Sequencing
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Australian National University
Australia
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Rna Biology
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University of Adelaide
Australia
Research Interests
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Biochemistry
Mitochondrial Biology
Pluripotency
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Australian National University
Australia
Research Interests
Cell Biology
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Next-generation Sequencing
Rna Biology
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MONASH UNIVERSITY
Australia
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Biochemistry
Microbiology
Bioinformatics
Genomic
Inflammasome
Flinders University
Australia
Research Interests
Microbiology
Virology
Bacteriophage
Bioinformatics
Bacteria
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Monash Graduate Scholarship
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Monash UniversityAustraliaAnnual
AustraliaAnnualMonash Graduate Scholarship supports domestic and international students undertaking research master's or PhD study at Monash University in Australia, typically with a living-cost stipend and, in some cases, additional scholarship support.
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Research Training Program (RTP)
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Australian GovernmentAustraliaAnnual
AustraliaAnnualThe Research Training Program (RTP) supports higher degree by research students at Australian universities, typically for Master's by Research and PhD study. Funding and eligibility are administered by each participating university.
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International Research Training Program Scholarship (iRTP)
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AustraliaAnnualThe International Research Training Program Scholarship supports international students undertaking higher degree research in Australia, typically at master's by research or PhD level.
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Do I need to contact a supervisor before applying for a PhD position?
In many European and Asian universities yes; in some US programs applications are centralized but supervisor contact still helps.
Is GRE required for master’s or PhD applications abroad?
It depends on the country and university — many programs have made GRE optional, especially outside the US.
Do funded PhD positions usually cover tuition and living expenses?
Yes. Most funded PhD roles include tuition coverage plus a monthly stipend, but details vary by country and lab.
Are publications required to apply for PhD or postdoc positions?
Not always required for PhD, but strongly recommended. For postdoc roles, publications are usually expected.
Will I need to pay a tuition deposit for master’s admission?
In many countries yes — especially for taught master’s programs — but funded PhD positions typically do not require deposits.