Master of Biotechnology

Entry Requirements

Applicants for the masters must normally have completed an approved bachelor degree in biological, agricultural or medical science with a first class or 75% average mark.

English language requirements

IELTS (Academic): 6.0 Overall with 6.0 Speaking, 6.0 Writing; TOEFL (Internet): 72 Overall with 18 Speaking, 18 Writing; Pearson PTE Academic: 50 Overall with 50 Speaking, 50 Writing; Cambridge English Advanced (CAE): B2

Course Details

The Master of Biotechnology course aims to develop graduates who are able to function as practitioners in the interdisciplinary, global research-intensive biotechnology industry. It is designed to enhance graduates’ abilities to contribute to the development of scientifically sound, ethical and culturally sensitive solutions to complex problems for the economic and social benefit of society. It aims to develop graduates who work effectively within team environments and improve their practice through critical reflection and learning.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of the course, graduates should be able to:

• transfer and apply core scientific concepts to develop solutions in the biotechnology industry
• work in ways that are informed by knowledge of the legislative, regulatory, commercial, scientific and social environment
• use critical analysis and problem solving skills to develop, plan and implement innovative solutions within a diverse range of biotechnology industry sectors
• synthesise information and communicate effectively, succinctly and sensitively with the scientific community, co-workers, government agencies, investors, the broad public and particular cultural and Indigenous communities
• apply judgement and initiative to propose and prioritise work strategies in consultation with co-workers to achieve timely completion of a project
• work in a multidisciplinary team and incorporate the views of all stakeholders including Indigenous groups, and use self-awareness and consultation to understand their role within a group and how they can best contribute to the group
• articulate a conscious understanding of their own values and demonstrate respect for the values of others and the ability to view an ethical dilemma from multiple view points
• inform society of impending developments and engage in a constructive debate
• incorporate understanding and awareness of Indigenous and other communities’ religious beliefs and culture into biotechnology practice
• plan and conduct research projects and effectively communicate research findings
• apply their understanding of the commercialisation processes to biotechnology products or services.

Your career

Graduates can expect to apply their knowledge to the production and marketing of biotechnology products and services. They are job ready and highly skilled for medical, pharmaceutical, agricultural, industrial and environmental applications.

Potential occupations include:

• bioanalytical chemist
• biodiscovery research scientist
• business development manager
• medical scientist
• biotechnologist
• clinical researcher
• plant research
• applied microbiologist
• research assistant.

Potential employers include:

• university and hospital research laboratories
• biotechnology industry
• pharmaceutical companies
• agricultural industry.

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