Program Overview

Overview

The Master of Biotechnology program at the University of Queensland is designed to equip students with advanced scientific skills and the business, legal, and regulatory understanding needed to translate discoveries from the laboratory to real life. This flexible program is suitable for scientists or industry professionals from business, finance, or law with a science background who want to learn about the latest technological developments.

Fields of Study

The program offers five fields of study:

• Animal Agricultural Biotechnology: Develop the skills and knowledge required to aid and understand animals in an agricultural setting.
• Medical Biotechnology: Uses cutting-edge tools and techniques to prevent, diagnose, and treat current and emerging diseases.
• Molecular Imaging Technology: Become an international leader in molecular imaging and contribute to the advancement of biomedicines and medical biotechnology.
• Plant Agricultural Biotechnology: Cultivate innovative solutions to help solve global problems, with a qualification in plant agriculture biotechnology.
• Synthetic Biology and Industrial Biotechnology: Get ready to pioneer new frontiers in health, food science, conservation, and beyond.

Entry Requirements

To be eligible for the program, students must meet specific requirements based on their previous qualifications and experience. The requirements vary depending on the duration of the program:

• 2-year degree: A bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in any discipline, or a graduate certificate or graduate diploma (or equivalent) in biotechnology.
• 1.5-year degree: A bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in biomedical science, biotechnology, science, bioinformatics, pharmacy, or engineering.
• 1-year degree: A bachelor honors degree (or equivalent) in biomedical science, biotechnology, science, bioinformatics, pharmacy, or engineering, including a minimum of one semester of full-time research (or equivalent).

Fees and Scholarships

The indicative annual fee for the program is approximately $9,540 for domestic students and $58,056 for international students. There are also various scholarships available to support students in their studies.

How to Apply

To apply for the program, students can submit their application online through the University of Queensland's website. The program code for the Master of Biotechnology is 5599. Students can apply for any duration as long as they meet the entry requirements.

Career Possibilities

Graduates from the Master of Biotechnology program can pursue a diverse range of scientific, technical, or leadership opportunities in Australia or overseas, including in research institutes, government, biotechnology startups, commercial companies, biopharmaceutical companies, vaccine manufacturing, diagnostics laboratories, venture capital and IP management firms, regulatory or advisory bodies, and top universities worldwide.

Research Areas

The program covers various research areas, including:

• Commercialisation of Biotechnology Products
• Creativity for Innovation and Design Thinking
• Principles of Entrepreneurship
• Quality Management Systems in Biotechnology

Program Structure

The program is designed to provide students with a dynamic mix of skills that are highly sought after across biotechnology and a broad range of industries. Students can select from more than 30 courses, allowing them to tailor their studies to suit their interests and career goals. The program includes lectures, tutorials, work placements, research experience, laboratory work, and workshops to provide students with hands-on training and practical experience.