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The University of Queensland (UQ)

  • 29% international / 71% domestic

Master of Biotechnology

  • Masters (Coursework)

Equip yourself with the scientific skills and business, legal and regulatory understanding needed to translate discoveries from the laboratory to real life.

Key details

Degree Type
Masters (Coursework)
Duration
1 year full-time
Course Code
5386, 057055C
Intake Months
Feb, Aug
International Fees
$41,040 per year / $41,040 total

About this course

The Master of Biotechnology program is designed for scientists who want to update their technical skills in core areas such as molecular biology, protein technology or bioinformatics, or who wish to acquire research laboratory experience. The program also suits legal or business professionals with some scientific background who want to learn about the latest technological developments.

For your one year of full-time studies, you'll select from more than 30 courses, allowing you to tailor your studies to suit your interests and career goals.

Choose electives in molecular genetics, food microbiology, entrepreneurship and strategy, intellectual property, drug discovery and development, immunology and infectious diseases, and more.

With more than 400 biotechnology companies and some 600 medical device companies in Australia alone, you will be highly sought after for roles in health, agriculture, diagnostics, the environment, forestry, law and commerce.

Study locations

St Lucia

What you will learn

Program highlights
  • The Master of Biotechnology Program is accredited by the US Council of Graduate Schools (Washington DC) as Professional Science Master's programs.
  • Learn from entrepreneurial scientists who have successfully commercialised their scientific discoveries.
  • Take advantage of a large suite of electives in science that underpin new biotechnologies.

1 in Australia for biotechnology

Academic Ranking of World Universities 2019

9 in the world for biotechnology

Academic Ranking of World Universities 2019

Career pathways

Postgraduate study can take you anywhere. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:

  • Plant breeding and engineering specialist
  • Nanotechnology and biosensor application specialist
  • Diagnostic test designer
  • Business plan analyst
  • Pharmaceutical developer
  • Industry researcher
  • Venture capital consultant
  • Plant breeding, engineering, cropping or horticulture specialist
  • Plant and animal geneticist
  • Agricultural advisory board member