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Master of Molecular Biology
at University of Queensland- Saint Lucia

Saint Lucia, Australia

Tuition Fee AU$ 42,992
Country Rank-
Duration24 Months
Score IELTS: 6.5 TOEFL: 87

Program Overview

Acquire high-level knowledge and develop practical skills relevant to modern molecular biology research or industry practice.

With UQ's Master of Molecular Biology program, you can build practical skills as you experience laboratory techniques such as electrophoresis, polymerase chain reaction, endonuclease mapping, fluorescent reporters and expression vectors.

You'll develop an advanced knowledge of the structure and function of genes and the proteins they encode. Your study will cover genome sequencing, recombinant DNA technology and macromolecular structure determination. Through laboratory practicals, workshops, projects and directed study, you'll receive training in bioinformatics, molecular genetics, biomolecular structure and function, and immunology.

You'll also gain practical insights and crucial research skills by undertaking a research-focused internship or project with our industry partners. Plus you'll graduate equipped with high-level knowledge and skills relevant to modern molecular biology research or industry practice.

Program highlights

Study at an international powerhouse of teaching and research in chemical and molecular life sciences.
Learn from scientists who have contributed to breakthroughs in safer vaccines, antibiotic resistance, viral infections and early breast cancer detection.
Enhance your technical and research skills in core areas of molecular biology, protein technology and bioinformatics.
Put theory into practice, build relationships with potential employers and mentors, and test career options.

Course Content
Program and course requirements

Complete 32 units for one of the following:
- 32 units from MMolBiol - 2 year duration, or
- 32 units from MMolBiol - 1.5 year duration (24 units of study and 8 units for prior learning), or
- 32 units from MMolBiol - 1 year duration (16 units of study and 16 units for prior learning)
MMolBiol - 2 year duration

Complete 32 units comprising:
- 8 units for all MMolBiol Foundational Courses, and
- 8 units for all MMolBiol Core Courses, and
- 8 to 16 units from MMolBiol Research Project Courses, and
- 0 to 8 units from MMolBiol Program Elective Courses
MMolBiol Foundational Courses

Complete 8 units for ALL of the following:
- Introduction to Proteins & Nucleic Acids
- Genetics
- Chemical Biology
- Microbiology & immunology 1
MMolBiol Core Courses

Complete 8 units for ALL of the following:
- Bioinformatics 1: Introduction
- Introduction to the Molecular Biology Laboratory
- Advanced Molecular Biology Laboratory
- Advanced Proteins & Nucleic Acids
MMolBiol Research Project Courses

Complete 8 to 16 units from the following:
- Major Research Project & Seminar
- Major Research Project & Seminar
- Major Research Project & Seminar
- Major Research Project & Seminar
- Major Research Project & Seminar
- Major Research Project & Seminar
A student must successfully complete BIOC7001 before enrolling in courses from Research Project Courses.

MMolBiol Program Elective Courses

Complete 0 to 8 units from the following:
- Paper Critique
- Area Review
- Research Project A
- Research Project B
- Research Project A
- Project Proposal
- Immunology & Infectious Diseases
or any BIOT or BINF courses at level 6 or higher approved by the associate dean (academic).

MMolBiol - 1.5 year duration (24 units of study and 8 units for prior learning)

Complete 32 units comprising:
- 8 units for all MMolBiol Core Courses, and
- 8 to 16 units from MMolBiol Research Project Courses, and
- 0 to 8 units from MMolBiol Program Elective Courses, and
- 8 units for all approved recognised prior study and/or work experience
MMolBiol Core Courses

Complete 8 units for ALL of the following:
- Bioinformatics 1: Introduction
- Introduction to the Molecular Biology Laboratory
- Advanced Molecular Biology Laboratory
- Advanced Proteins & Nucleic Acids
MMolBiol Research Project Courses

Complete 8 to 16 units from the following:
- Major Research Project & Seminar
- Major Research Project & Seminar
- Major Research Project & Seminar
- Major Research Project & Seminar
- Major Research Project & Seminar
- Major Research Project & Seminar
- A student must successfully complete BIOC7001 before enrolling in courses from Research Project Courses.
MMolBiol Program Elective Courses

Complete 0 to 8 units from the following:
- Paper Critique
- Area Review
- Research Project A
- Research Project B
- Research Project A
- Project Proposal
- Immunology & Infectious Diseases
or any BIOT or BINF courses at level 6 or higher approved by the associate dean (academic).

approved recognised prior study and/or work experience

Complete 8 units for ALL of the following:
- Prior Learning (8)
MMolBiol - 1 year duration (16 units of study and 16 units for prior learning)

Complete 32 units comprising:
- 4 units for all MMolBiol 1-Year Duration Core Courses, and
- 8 units from MMolBiol Research Project Courses, and
- 4 units from MMolBiol Program Elective Courses, and
- 16 units for all approved recognised prior study and/or work experience
MMolBiol 1-Year Duration Core Courses

Complete 4 units for ALL of the following:
- No credit will be given for BINF6000.
- No credit will be given for BIOC6000.
Advanced Molecular Biology Laboratory
- Advanced Proteins & Nucleic Acids
- MMolBiol Research Project Courses
Complete exactly 8 units from the following:
- Major Research Project & Seminar
- Major Research Project & Seminar
- Major Research Project & Seminar
- Major Research Project & Seminar
- Major Research Project & Seminar
- Major Research Project & Seminar
A student must successfully complete BIOC7001 before enrolling in courses from Research Project Courses.

MMolBiol Program Elective Courses

Complete exactly 4 units from the following:
- Paper Critique
- Area Review
- Research Project A
- Research Project B
- Research Project A
- Project Proposal
- Immunology & Infectious Diseases
or any BIOT or BINF courses at level 6 or higher approved by the associate dean (academic).

approved recognised prior study and/or work experience

Complete 16 units for ALL of the following:
- Prior Learning (16)
Entry Requirement
Entry requirements

It's possible to complete this degree in 2 years, 1.5 years or 1 year depending on your qualifications and experience.

You can apply for any duration as long as you meet the entry requirements. You may also be eligible to apply for credit or exemptions to shorten your degree further. You'll graduate with the same qualification no matter how long you take to complete the degree.

2-year degree (32 units of study)

To be eligible to complete the degree in 2 years full-time (only available as full-time study), you'll need:
- a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in any discipline, with first-year university-level chemistry and biology, or
- a graduate certificate or graduate diploma in molecular biology, or
- to have successfully completed at least 3 years of study towards an approved qualification at an overseas partner institution, with a formal pathway to the Master of Molecular Biology.
You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 5.0 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification.

1.5-year degree (24 units of study)

If you have relevant prior learning or experience, you can reduce the number of courses you need to complete and graduate in less time.

To be eligible to complete the degree in 1.5 years full-time (only available as full-time study), you'll need:
- a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline (see below).
You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 5.0 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification.

1-year degree (16 units of study)

If you have relevant prior learning or experience, you can reduce the number of courses you need to complete and graduate in less time.

To be eligible to complete the degree in 1 year full-time (only available as full-time study), you'll need:
- a bachelor honours degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline (see below).
You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 5.0 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification.

Relevant disciplines for previous qualifications
Relevant disciplines include biotechnology, science, medicine, biomedical science, pharmacy, bioinformatics, genetics, molecular biology, biochemistry, and biological chemistry.

English language requirements
- IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ
- TOEFL IBT - Overall 87, listening 19, reading 19, writing 21 and speaking 19.
- TOEFL PB - Overall 570, listening 54, reading 54, writing 59/5.
- Pearsons - Overall Score of 64 and 60 in all sub bands.
- BE - A minimum overall grade of 4 plus a minimum grade of C in all macro skills.
- CES - Overall 176 and 169 in all sub bands.
- OET is not accepted.
Student visas
- International students who are accepted into full-time study in the Master of Molecular Biology are eligible to apply for an Australian student visa (subclass 500).
- There are a number of requirements you must satisfy before a visa is granted, including the genuine temporary entrant (GTE) requirement.
Fees & Scholarships
Indicative annual fee
Approximate yearly cost of tuition (16 units). Your fees will vary according to your selected courses and study load. Fees are reviewed each year and may increase.
- AUD $42,992
Financial aid
As an international student, you might be eligible for financial aid – either from your home country, or from the Australian Government.
Career Prospect
Career possibilities
Postgraduate study can take you anywhere. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:
- Analytical biochemist
- Genetic pathologist
- Immunologist
- Biotechnologist
- Environmental biologist
- Bioinformatician
- Pharmaceutical scientist
- Microbiologist
- Transgenic technologist
- Virologist

Cost Of Studying At University of Queensland- Saint Lucia

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Master of Molecular Biology at University of Queensland- Saint Lucia