The Master of Biotechnology addresses the growing global need for sustainable food sources, cleaner fuels, reduced environmental impact, and disease control. This field, long used in agriculture, food production, and medicine, leverages cellular and biomolecular processes to develop innovative products and technologies. The course enhances understanding in areas like bioethics, protein discovery, molecular genomics, medical biotechnology, and functional proteomics. This knowledge provides a solid foundation in advanced molecular biotechnology, preparing students for careers crucial to enhancing life quality and planetary health.
Entry requirements for the Master of Biotechnology vary depending on the institution but generally include completion of Year 12 with a minimum ATAR, VET pathway courses or prior experience.
If you don't meet the standard entry criteria, enquire with a course provider to discuss alternative entry pathways.
Course fees vary depending on the course provider.
The Master of Biotechnology will prepare you for the following roles.
Biochemists are scientific professionals who are fascinated by the chemical structure of living cells and the biological processes that occur insid...
Biotechnology Engineers combine the principles of engineering and biology to formulate and develop new drugs, vaccines, fuels, plants, cosmetics, a...
A Microbiologist studies microorganisms and uses their knowledge to develop products such as vaccines or medications. You might focus on a particul...
A Research Scientist collects and analyses information from scientific tests, trials and experiments. You might work in a particular field of scien...
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