Overview

From pioneering medical advancements to cutting-edge solutions for food, agricultural and environmental issues; gain advanced technical skills to build a global career effecting positive change in the Master of Biotechnology (Professional) at Deakin University.

What you'll learn

Undertake up to 500 hours of placements with organisations specialising in food innovation, agricultural biotechnology, disease monitoring and analytical testing, such as Symbio Laboratories, Agromillora, CSIRO and Australian Clinical Labs.

Learn under globally recognised researchers and discover how to apply your specialist knowledge across genetic, chemical, industrial and agricultural settings. Your biotechnology expertise will be complemented by skills in statistical data analysis, coding and research alongside a well-developed understanding of the commercial biotechnology environment.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Agricultural Biotechnology
Molecular Biotechnology
Biostatistics 1
Professional Research Practice
Nanobiotechnology
Industrial Biotechnology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-03-01 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.
Starting 2027-07-05 00:00:00

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More details

Different deadlines depending on the applicant's country of residence

Language

English

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79

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4.5

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PTE Academic

52

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

16 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Geelong, Australia

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

TOEFL^® IBT

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52

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IELTS

6.5

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General requirements

CRICOS code 113876H

To be considered for admission to this degree you will need to meet at least one of the following criteria:

completion of a bachelor degree or higher in a related discipline
completion of a bachelor degree in any discipline and two years' relevant work experience.

Examples of related disciplines include, but not limited to: a degree in a related science field with a major in biochemistry, molecular biology, microbiology, immunology, cell biology, genetics, bioengineering, biotechnology, food science, pathology, pharmacology, botany, zoology or equivalent.

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Tuition Fees

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45200 AUD / year

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Citizens or residents

35200 AUD / year

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Living costs

Geelong

Australia

1000 - 2000 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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Overview

What you'll learn

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Geelong

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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