Swinburne University of Technology

Course Level

Master Degree (By Coursework)

CRICOS

055216G

Related Careers

Master of Science (Biotechnology)

Our Master of Science (Biotechnology) is designed for students with a previous degree in chemical sciences or biology. This course provides students with advanced education in the theory and practice of biotechnology preparing them for research-based careers or further education in the field. After graduating, students can pursue employment in medicine and health, agriculture, pharmaceutical and environmental industries.

Campus	Duration	Fees	ATAR
Hawthorn	Full-time - 2 years	$72,000	N/A

Designed for

Students with a degree in basic biological or chemical sciences but little education in biotechnology

Structure

To qualify for a Master of Science (Biotechnology), a student must complete 16 units (200 credit points) comprising: 10 core units (125 credit points); 6 elective units (75 credit points); being either 6 elective units of 12.5 credit points each or 4 elective units of 12.5 credit points each and 1 elective unit of 25 credit points

Subjects

Biotechnology

Entry requirements

Successful completion of a three-year Undergraduate Science degree in a biological or chemical science (e.g. biology, botany, biotechnology, zoology, agriculture, forestry, health sciences, veterinary science, chemistry) equivalent to an Australian Bachelor degree, with an average of at least 60% marks over the duration of the course. Students, regardless of completing any of the above streams in Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Technology can be admitted.

Recognition

Graduates will be eligible to apply for membership of a number of professional associations and societies, in fields such as biotechnology, biochemistry, microbiology and genetics. These professional associations and societies include: AusBiotech Ltd, Genetics Society of AustralAsia (GSA), Australian Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (ASBMB), and the Australian Society for Microbiology (ASM).