Master of Medical Biotechnology (Extension)

at University of Technology Sydney

Year 1

• 68109 Advanced Communication Skills in Science     
• 91567 Advanced Microscopy and Imaging       
• Select 2 credit points from the following:         
• 60116 Risk Assessment and Management for Science    
• 60105 Ethics in Human Research    
• 60102 Ethics in Animal Research        
• 60002 Clinical Trials: Evidence and Design        
• 91191 Bionanotechnology        
• 60117 Understanding Data and Statistical Design       
• 91572 Proteomics        
• 91569 Biotechnology Solutions to Infectious Diseases        
• Select 2 credit points from the following:     
• 60116 Risk Assessment and Management for Science         
• 60106 Research Proposal Writing    
• 60109 Professional Science Document Writing 

    
Year 2
Select 16 credit points from the following:         

• CBK91764 Electives (Science PG)       

 
Select 8 credit points from the following:         

• 60105 Ethics in Human Research       
• 60102 Ethics in Animal Research        
• 60116 Risk Assessment and Management for Science      
• 15315 Project Management Principles 

  
Select 24 credit points from the following:        

• CBK91764 Electives (Science PG)       

Applicants must have completed a UTS recognised bachelor's degree, or an equivalent or higher qualification, or submitted other evidence of general and professional qualifications that demonstrates potential to pursue graduate studies.

Entry into the course requires a bachelor's, master's, graduate diploma, or graduate certificate qualification in biochemistry and cell biology, microbiology, human biology, genetics, laboratory technology, medical science, food science and biotechnology, or pharmacology.

The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: Academic IELTS: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL: paper based: 550-583 overall with TWE of 4.5, internet based: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21; or AE5: Pass; or PTE: 58-64 with a writing score of 50; or C1A/C2P: 176-184 with a writing score of 169.

Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.

International Fees

$21,790

All graduates have training in the professional attributes that employers seek. The skills learnt expand career horizons and enhance prospects for promotion in the rapidly evolving science professions. Graduates may also proceed to a career in research by transferring into the Master of Philosophy in Medical Biotechnology (C04389) as a pathway to a PhD.

Graduates of this course are well prepared for careers in medical device and biotechnology companies, government policy and regulation, hospitals, and research organisations where the ability to combine biology and biotechnology to solve medical problems is required.