Overview

The Master of Biotechnology Research Extensive program from University of Queensland is designed for scientists who wish to increase their technical and research skills in core areas of biotechnology, and to obtain a more extended laboratory immersion than is available in the three semester MBiotech. The extended program also provides strong preparation for entry into a PhD program.

For your two years of full-time studies, you'll select from more than 30 courses, allowing you to tailor your studies to suit your interests and career goals.

In Semester 1, UQ will be teaching courses on campus and online. Delivery modes vary for each course and may change in future semesters.

Specialise in Agricultural Biotechnology to discover how to meet environmental and food security challenges with gene editing, genomics, proteomics, recombinant DNA technology, bioinformatics and disease diagnostics. Alternatively, you can choose electives in molecular genetics, food microbiology, entrepreneurship and strategy, intellectual property, drug discovery, immunology and more.

Program highlights

Gain an internationally recognised qualification through UQ's Masters of Biotechnology Program, accredited by the US Council of Graduate Schools (Washington DC) as a Professional Science Master's program.

Learn from entrepreneurial scientists who have successfully commercialised their scientific discoveries.

Take advantage of a large suite of electives in science that underpin new biotechnologies.

Career possibilities

Postgraduate study can take you anywhere. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:

Plant breeding and engineering specialist
Nanotechnology and biosensor application specialist
Diagnostic test producer
Business plan analyst
Pharmaceutical developer

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Commercialisation of Biotechnology Products

Biologics

Quality Management Systems in Biotechnology

Issues in Biotechnology

Agricultural Biotechnology

Medical Biotechnology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-31 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-02-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-30 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-01-31 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

16 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Brisbane, Australia

Disciplines

Biotechnology Bioinformatics & Biostatistics Genetics View 27 other Masters in Bioinformatics & Biostatistics in Australia

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS CODE: 085552J

An approved equivalent Bachelor degree in Biotechnology, Science, Bioinformatics, Pharmacy, Agriculture, Medicine or Engineering; or

Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in Biotechnology.

UQ or equivalent GPA of 5 or above on a 7 point scale.

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Tuition Fees

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58056 AUD / year

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Citizens or residents

9120 AUD / year

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Living costs

Brisbane

Australia

1402 - 2528 AUD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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