Postgraduate course
Master of Biotechnology
Macquarie University
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About
With the world population rapidly growing, the need for products and technologies that can produce sustainable food sources, create cleaner fuels, reduce our environmental footprint and combat disease also grows. Biotechnology, which has been employed for thousands of years in agriculture, food production and medicine, utilises cellular and biomolecular processes to develop such products and technologies.
In the Master of Biotechnology, you’ll advance your knowledge in areas such as bioethics, protein discovery, molecular genomics, medical biotechnology and functional proteomics. Such knowledge will equip you with a core competency in advanced molecular biotechnology approaches so that you’re primed for a career that is vital to improving our lives and the health of our planet.
Admission criteria
- An Australian level 7 bachelor degree in a related area, or recognised equivalent.
- Meet the minimum English language proficiency requirements.
Different admission points are possible for this program. Depending on your prior qualifications, work experience, Weighted Average Mark or other recognised prior learning, you may qualify for entry to a shorter duration of the course. Above are shown only the admissions requirements for the longest duration. Refer to full course details for information on other admission points (durations).
Related fields for prior qualifications
Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Biomedical Sciences, Microbiology, Biology, Industrial Biology, Pharmacy, Genetic Engineering, Biotechnology Engineering, Medical Science, Medical Laboratory Technology, Medicine, Veterinary Medicine, Chemistry, Biomolecular Sciences, Chemical Engineering.
Relevant experience
Biotechnology companies and pharmaceutical production companies in roles such as drug discovery and production, biomanufacturing and laboratory research. Exploiting biodiversity for new bioactive compounds, exploring alternative energy sources, developing improved crop varieties for sustainable food production, diagnostics and industrial biotechnology.
Contact Future Students if you have any queries regarding the admission criteria listed: email postgraduate@mq.edu.au or call 9850 6767.
Fees and charges
^ Course fees are indicative only and subject to change. View fee information on the Macquarie University website.
Australian Government financial assistance
Further information
Read the full course details on the Macquarie University website.
The academic content of all programs is subject to routine review.