Master of Biotechnology

With the world population rapidly growing, the need for products and technologies that can produce sustainable food sources, create cleaner fuels, reduce our environmental footprint and combat disease also grows. Biotechnology which has been employed for thousands of years in agriculture, food production and medicine utilises cellular and biomolecular processes to develop such products and technologies.

This course will equip you with a core competency in advanced molecular biotechnology approaches so that you're primed for a career that is vital to improving our lives and the health of our planet.

Key Features

• You'll develop knowledge and skills in areas including molecular biology, protein biochemistry, proteomics and applied microbiology.
• This course has a strong interdisciplinary and practical focus so you're able to build connections between theoretical knowledge and practical application in the biotech industry.
• You'll learn from experts in chemistry and biomolecular sciences, biological sciences, computing and statistics.
• You'll advance your skills in critical thinking, experimental design and writing for peer-reviewed scientific literature.
• If you're a high-performing student, you'll have an opportunity to undertake a supervised research project which will allow you to gain valuable hands-on experience.

Suitable for

Those already working in or wanting to advance in the biotechnologyarea, and those wanting to gain an understanding of a multidisciplinaryapproach to biotechnology practice and research.

What You'll Study

Part of what makes Macquarie future focused is that we allow you the freedom to explore your interests across a range of areas, rather than lock you in to a single, narrow field. So follow your passions and tailor your course to your needs and interests.

Units

Units are what we call subjects. Most full-time students take four units – each worth a fixed number of credit points – per session.

Entry Requirements

Most postgraduate courses require a successfully completed Australian bachelor degree or equivalent from a recognised institution and may also require a specific grade point average (GPA). Our admissions team will determine whether your qualification meets the requirements.

Course Fees

International fee-paying
AUD $38,600
Indicative annual fee
Fee per credit point AUD $1,206.25