Doctor of Biotechnology

Doctorate (PhD)

The Doctor of Biotechnology is designed for scientists who are interested in the technical, legal, and business aspects of biotechnology and research ventures. It can lead to careers in industry, government or research.

Key details

Degree Type

Doctorate (PhD)

Duration

3 years full-time

Course Code

7601, 034025K

Intake Months

Feb, Jul

International Fees

$39,168 per year / $117,504 total

About this course

The doctorate will take you 3 years to complete full time and combines advanced coursework with an industry placement and a research thesis. The program is intended to develop the range of research skills, scientific knowledge and business mindset needed to work in this fast-moving, innovative and entrepreneurial field.

You will complete the coursework component of the doctorate over one semester, covering topics such as research methods, entrepreneurship and intellectual property management. You will then undertake an industry placement for two semesters and start your research thesis, which will take 2 years to complete.

Graduates of this program have worked in biotechnology companies and research organisations in Australia and overseas. Employers have included IP Australia, Campbell Arnotts, Uniquest, Mater Medical Research Institute and GSK (GlaxoSmithKline).

Study locations

St Lucia

What you will learn

Program highlights

Learn from entrepreneurial scientists who have successfully commercialised their scientific discoveries.
Extend your expertise and scientific knowledge in areas such as molecular biology, protein technology and bioinformatics.
Study at a university with strong links to industry, government and research institutes in Australia and overseas.
Be highly sought for roles in health, agriculture, diagnostics, the environment, forestry, law and commerce.

9 in the world for biotechnology

Academic Ranking of World Universities 2019

1 in Australia for biotechnology