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
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National: You can apply at any time throughout the year
Language
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Credits
Delivered
Campus Location
- Canberra, Australia
Disciplines
Biology Biotechnology Biochemistry View 32 other Masters in Biology in AustraliaWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
English requirements
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Other requirements
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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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents56120 AUD / year≈ 56120 AUD / year -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents35490 AUD / year≈ 35490 AUD / year
Living costs
Canberra
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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Available Scholarships
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