Master of Biotechnology

Course Details

The Master of Biotechnology focuses on the study of living systems to address challenges in the environment, health or food science. Students will explore gene and protein technologies, bioinformatics, and various microbiology and food science disciplines, both in the classroom and via a strong component of hands-on laboratory practicals. 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 analyze real-world data when they undertake a research project.

Qualification: Master Degree (By Coursework)

Course structure: This program emphasises the practical application of new knowledge and technologies, and includes an optional semester of work experience or a research project.Year one focuses on the development of core skills and knowledge, allowing you to specialise by selecting subjects relevant to the biotechnology stream that may include systems biology, functional genomics and proteomics, gene technologies, protein technology, bioinformatics, biotechnology and business, to name a few.Year two further develops your specialisation. Here you will choose courses from a selected minor option (science, food science or clinical microbiology) and apply your skills through an opportunity to complete an optional work placement or research project with an institute or industry partner.

Students who have not successfully completed a microbiology course at undergraduate level, or an equivalent, will be required to enrol in second year microbiology during their first semester. Credit points from the second year microbiology will not count towards the completion of the program.