Overview

The Master of Science (Biotechnology) at Swinburne University of Technology aims to provide advanced education in the theory and practice of biotechnology and to prepare students for undertaking diverse types of employment or research-based careers, or further advanced education in this field, e.g. medicine and health, agriculture, pharmaceutical and environmental industries, biotechnology businesses, as well as the education sector. The course is specifically aimed at students who have a first degree in basic biological or chemical sciences e.g. botany, zoology, chemistry, biochemistry, microbiology, agriculture, veterinary science, but little prior education in biotechnology.

The course aims to provide in-depth studies of the key areas of biotechnology, including molecular biology, bioinformatics, medical, industrial, forensic and agricultural biotechnology, and the diverse applications of these areas, hence a prior degree or experience in biotechnology is not essential.

The Master of Science (Biotechnology) is part of a nested suite of courses that incorporates the Graduate Diploma of Science (Biotechnology) and is structured to provide flexible options that allow students to undertake studies to their desired level and focus on their field of interest, by choosing appropriate exit points, elective units and research project topics.

Career opportunities

Medical laboratory scientists, scientific officers or research and development scientists in diverse fields including, biochemistry, microbiology, molecular biology, diagnostic services and pathology services, pharmaceutical industries, forensic science laboratories, veterinary science, racing industry, agribusinesses, wine industry and breweries, biotechnology businesses, food technologists, quality assurance officers, occupational health and safety officers, scientific sales representatives/ executives, associates to patent attorneys, staff with science publishers, newspaper writers in this field, also PhD students in any of the above fields.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

The Microbial World

Concepts of Biotechnology

Biotechnology of Genes and Proteins

Environmental Biotechnology

Biotechnology

Minor Research Project

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-30 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2026-03-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-02-26 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-12-03 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-08-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-04 00:00:00 , International

More details

International: It is strongly advised that they consider applying at least three months in advance of their intake’s start date.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

58

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TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Credits

200 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Melbourne, Australia

Disciplines

Biotechnology View 34 other Masters in Biotechnology in Australia

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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

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

58

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79

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS code 055216G

Successful completion of a three-year Undergraduate Science degree in a biological or chemical science (e.g. biology, botany, biotechnology, zoology, agriculture, forestry, health sciences, veterinary science, chemistry) equivalent to an Australian Bachelor degree, with an average of at least 60% marks over the duration of the course.

Students, regardless of completing any of the above streams in Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Technology can be admitted.

Satisfactory completion of one of the following:

IELTS overall band of 6.5 (Academic Module) with no individual band below 6.0
Swinburne’s English for Academic Purposes (EAP 5 Advanced level) with overall 70%, all skills 65% or above
Or equivalent measures available at English language requirements.

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

44360 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 44360 AUD per year during 24 months.
National

36000 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 36000 AUD per year during 24 months.

Living costs for Melbourne

1501 - 2659 AUD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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