Master of Biotechnology

Year One of Program

Complete the following Eight (8) Courses

• Bioinformatics
• Gene Technologies 1
• Microbiology
• Biostatistics
• Biotechnology and Business
• Systems Biology
• Protein Technologies
• Functional Genomics and Proteomics
   

Year Two of Program

Note: Advanced Biotechnology Research Project and Work Experience Practicum courses have a prerequisite of a minimum average grade of DISTINCTION (70+)
 

Graduating with a Minor requires you to complete Forty-Eight (48) credit points in that field. If Students are opting for a Minor, please select Thirty-Six (36) credit points from the Minor Options list below and complete your research project or WIL placement in that field.
 

Option 1: Complete the following One (1) Course

• Research Methods    

Academic requirements

You must have successfully completed an Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent overseas qualification) in biological sciences, food science/technology, biotechnology, medicine, veterinary science, dentistry, agricultural science or chemical engineering with a minimum GPA of 2.0 (out of 4.0).

Prerequisites

Successful completion of a chemistry or biochemistry course in a bachelor degree.

Selection tasks

A selection task is not required for entry into this qualification.

The annual tuition fee is AU$38,400.

Apply your knowledge of living systems to address challenges in the environment, health (infectious disease) or food science.
 

As a graduate of this course, you’ll be eligible to apply for roles in advanced areas of the biotechnology industry. You’ll be equipped with skills in gene and protein technologies, bioinformatics, and in various microbiology and food science disciplines. These skills are in high demand within the diverse biotechnology sector.