The University of Melbourne
Master of Biotechnology
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationImagine bringing a new cancer diagnostic test from the lab safely to market, via patent applications, through regulatory and quality assurance systems, capital raising, marketing and finally sales.
Each step requires advanced technical skills but also business acumen and communications skills.
Biotechnology uses fundamental biological and medical knowledge to develop new processes and products in health, agribusiness, food and other areas of human technology.
The Master of Biotechnology gives you the opportunity to study all aspects of the biotechnology product pipeline, and you’ll have the chance to put your knowledge into practice with one of our industry partners.
Delivery mode
The University of Melbourne offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
- Grattan Street, Parkville
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
To be considered for entry, you must have completed:
- An undergraduate degree in an appropriate scientific discipline with a weighted average mark (WAM) of at least 65 per cent.
Appropriate scientific disciplines are any of Agricultural Science, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Bioengineering Systems, Biotechnology, Cell and Developmental Biology, Chemistry, Food Science, Genetics, Immunology, Microbiology, Pathology, Pharmacology, Plant Science, Veterinary BioSciences and Zoology or an equivalent discipline, as permitted by the course coordinator.
Additional requirements may apply.Course fees
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Career opportunities
The Master of Biotechnology will prepare you for the following roles.
Biochemist
Biochemists are scientific professionals who are fascinated by the chemical structure of living cells and the biological processes that occur insid...
Biotechnology Engineer
Biotechnology Engineers combine the principles of engineering and biology to formulate and develop new drugs, vaccines, fuels, plants, cosmetics, a...
Microbiologist
A Microbiologist studies microorganisms and uses their knowledge to develop products such as vaccines or medications. You might focus on a particul...
Research Scientist
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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