Biotechnology

Overview

The Master of Biotechnology offered at the University of Queensland is designed for scientists who want to update their technical skills in core areas such as molecular biology, protein technology or bioinformatics, or acquire research laboratory experience.

The program also suits legal or business professionals with some scientific background who want to learn about the latest technological developments.

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. 

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 and development, immunology and infectious diseases, 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 

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