Overview

Place yourself at the forefront of innovation, engineering organisms to address issues of food security, disease and climate change with the Master of Biotechnology (Advanced) from Australian National University.

You will also consider the social and ethical impacts of biotechnological research.

The Canberra location means you will learn about the work done by Australia’s largest government employers in biotechnology.

This Advanced program incorporates a research project and thesis.

Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate high level knowledge in the area of biotechnology;

Interpret, synthesize and critically analyse published literature of relevance to biotechnology;

Perform experimental work, interpret and analyse results, write reports and collate data into a thesis;

Clearly present theory and results in both written and oral formats.

Employment Opportunities

The Master of Biotechnology provides a pathway for science graduates with background knowledge in biochemistry molecular biology and chemistry to acquire new knowledge, or extend and update your theoretical and practical understanding of modern biotechnology.

You’ll be prepared to carry out research in basic, medical or agricultural sciences in university, industry or government research institutions. Opportunities exist in scientific, pharmaceutical and pathology companies

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Genetics

Biosecurity

Advances in Medical and Plant Biochemistry

Hallmarks of Cancer

Cell Biology

Infection and Immunity

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-07-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-15 00:00:00 , International

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National: You can apply at any time throughout the year

Language

English

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Credits

96 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Canberra, Australia

Disciplines

Biology Biotechnology Biochemistry View 35 other Masters in Biotechnology in Australia

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

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General requirements

CRICOS: 082280G

Applicants must present a Bachelor degree or international equivalent

with a minimum GPA of at least 5.5/7.0
with at least 8 courses in a cognate discipline, which must also have a minimum GPA of 5.5/7.0.
The program also has a chemistry/biochemistry pre-requisite which requires a minimum of 2 courses of undergraduate chemistry/biochemistry

The GPA requirement for this program must be met by both the program as a whole, as well as by the 8 courses in a cognate discipline. Where more than 8 cognate courses have been completed by the applicant, ANU will take the best 8 courses when assessing the cognate GPA.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

56120 AUD / year

≈ 56120 AUD / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

35490 AUD / year

≈ 35490 AUD / year

Living costs

Canberra

Australia

1425 - 2504 AUD / month

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

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Learning Outcomes

Employment Opportunities

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

Canberra

Funding

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