Australian Capital Territory (abbreviated ACT) is the smallest self-governing internal territory in Australia. In the 2006 census the population of the ACT was 333,000.

With a focus on information gathering and analysis, bioinformatics programs generally teach students how to study biological information. Programs may include various science-based courses, along with classes on computers, data systems, collection methods and information analysis.

Australia has a subsidized higher education for students pursuing the undergraduate degrees. They also give loan and grants for the post graduate students. Higher learning starts at undergraduate degree level to a doctoral degree offered in any field of study.

A masters is earned after students complete an undergraduate degree program. To obtain a masters, you usually need to complete 12 to 18 college courses that often involve completing comprehensive tests and/or a thesis.