Overview

Why study a Master of Biotechnology at Monash University ?

Study biotechnology and learn from world leaders at the Australian Regenerative Medicine Institute (ARMI) and get hands-on training in medical biotechnology and opportunities to apply this to an industry placement or research project.

Key facts

Monash is home to a vibrant technology precinct, neighboured by CSIRO and the Australian Synchrotron. Be part of this biotechnology hub, with access to cutting edge labs and research platform

As part of your degree, you’ll have the opportunity to complete a six-month industry placement with a pharmaceutical, medical device, life science or regulatory organisation. Through your industry placement, you’ll build your future career networks.

Career Opportunities in Biotechnology

Graduates can pursue work in a range of areas, including:

Biotechnology companies and start-ups

Medical device companies

Patents offices

Pharmaceutical companies

Regenerative medicine

Regulatory agencies.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Biotechnology: Commercialising biomedical science

Techniques in medical biotechnology: genomics, proteomics and bioinformatics

Techniques in medical biotechnology: Imaging, iPS cells, cell and gene therapies

Therapeutic approaches and biotechnology

Biotechnology research studies

Advanced genetics and biotechnology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-03-03 00:00:00

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Semester one

As an international student, apply for a place anytime throughout the year

Mid-year:

Application dates vary by faculty but generally close in mid-June

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

96 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Clayton, Australia
Subang Jaya, Malaysia

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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General requirements

CRICOS code: 095646J

Entry level 1: Duration: 2 years full-time, 4 years part-time (96 points to complete)

An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a relevant area of study* with at least a credit (60%) average.

Entry Level 2: Duration: 1 years full-time, 2 years part-time (48 points to complete)

An Australian bachelor honours degree (or equivalent) in a relevant area of study* with at least a distinction (70%) average.

*Areas of study include a Bachelor’s degree in one of the following:Biomedical Science, Science/Applied Science with a major in (Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Developmental biology, Human Biology, Marine Biology, Human Pathology, Genetics, Pharmacology, Immunology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Physiology and Zoology), Nutrition Sciences, Dietetics, Veterinary Science, Medical Engineering, Pharmacy, Bioengineering, Biotechnology, Life Science, Clinical Medicine, Dental Science/Dentistry, or Bioinformatics.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

49900 AUD / year

≈ 49900 AUD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

36700 AUD / year

≈ 36700 AUD / year

Funding

This programme is taught in different countries. Which country are you interested in?

Country 1

Australia
Malaysia

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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Career Opportunities in Biotechnology

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

Delivered

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Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

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Funding

Scholarships Information

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