Overview

The Biotechnology program from RMIT University focuses on the study of living systems to address challenges in the environment, health or food science.

This program includes an option to complete one semester of either work experience in the form of an industry placement, or a research project where you’ll complete minor thesis.

All students have the opportunity to analyse real-world data when they undertake a bioinformatics research project.

Career opportunities:

Master of Biotechnology (Clinical Microbiology) graduates find employment in hospital and private diagnostic labs, research labs, or biotechnology companies.

Master of Biotechnology (Food Science) graduates find a wide range of employment opportunities in the food industry.

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Programme Structure

Course include:

Bioinformatics

Gene Technologies

Microbiology

Biostatistics

Biotechnology and Business

Systems Biology

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Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-03-04 00:00:00

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Starting 2024-07-22 00:00:00

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Applications will be accepted for each program until all places are filled, so ensure you apply as early as possible for your application to be considered.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

58

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TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Biotechnology Microbiology Bioinformatics & Biostatistics View 38 other Masters in Bioinformatics & Biostatistics in Australia

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Academic requirements

GPA

2

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

58

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79

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Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS provider number: 045512D

An Australian bachelor degree with a GPA of at least 2.0 out of 4.0 in biological sciences, food science/technology, biotechnology, medicine, veterinary science, dentistry, agricultural science or chemical engineering, or equivalent.

International qualifications are assessed for comparability to Australian qualifications, according to the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).

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Tuition Fee

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International

39360 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 39360 AUD per year during 24 months.
National

34560 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 34560 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

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Biotechnology.

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Delivered

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

Student insurance

Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fee

International

National

Living costs for Melbourne

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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