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MBiotech Biotechnology

Catalog id : 5159

Course Level
Masters / PG

Type
Full Time

Duration
1.5 Years

Start month
February

Tuition fee

International
34944 AUD

National
24640 AUD

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Application fee

International 100 AUD

National 100 AUD

Department

Faculty of Science

Scores accepted

IELTS (min)
6.5

TOEFL-IBT (min)
87

TOEFL-PBT (min)
570

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There is currently a tremendous growth in the international biotechnology industry and allied service sector. Research and development managers require scientists with core technical skills, knowledge of commercial imperatives and current regulatory environments.

Biotechnology(#24) 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 programs also suit legal or business professionals with some scientific background who want to learn about the latest technological developments.

Graduates possess an understanding of a broad range of modern biotechnologies; the commercialisation of products and marketing; the business environment, including business planning and project management; and how research and development are undertaken in industry settings.The Master of Biotechnology Program is accredited by the US Council of Graduate Schools (Washington DC) as Professional Science Master's programs.

Study options:

Graduates will have the opportunity to progress to the following programs:

Master of Philosophy
Doctor of Biotechnology

Careers:

Career opportunities include positions in biotechnology companies and in government institutions in the

biotechnology research
product design & developmen
commercialisation
management

While this degree may be accredited by an official industry accreditation body in Australia, completion of the degree may not result in graduates receiving automatic accreditation. Students can contact the relevant registration body for details of any conditions for accreditation.

Academic Requirement:

For Australian students:

An approved equivalent Bachelor degree in Biotechnology, Science, Bioinformatics, Pharmacy, Agriculture, Medicine or Engineering, with UQ or equivalent GPA of 5 or above on a 7 point scale OR Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in Biotechnology.

For International students:

An approved equivalent Bachelor degree in Biotechnology, Science, Bioinformatics, Pharmacy, Agriculture, Medicine or Engineering, with UQ or equivalent GPA of 5 or above on a 7 point scale OR Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in Biotechnology.

IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6.Study Abroad and Incoming Exchange students are only required to meet the overall score (eg 6.5 IELTS or 87 TOEFL or 64 PTE( Pearson Test of English )).
TOEFL (Paper-based Test of English as a Foreign Language): 570 (5.0 in TWE (written), and 54 in reading & listening).

English language requirement:

IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6.
Study Abroad and Incoming Exchange students are only required to meet the overall score (eg 6.5 IELTS or 87 TOEFL or 64 PTE( Pearson Test of English )).
TOEFL (Paper-based Test of English as a Foreign Language): 570 (5.0 in TWE (written), and 54 in reading & listening).

Course Code Course Title

Part A:

BIOT7005 Business Planning in Biotechnology
BIOT7018 Biologics
BIOT7031 Quality Management Systems in Biotechnology
BIOT7033 Issues in Biotechnology

Part B:

BIOC6006 Directed Studies in Molecular Genetics
BIOC6007 Directed Studies in Biomolecular Structure & Function
BIOT6014 Literature Review B

Part C:

BINF6000 Concepts in Bioinformatics
BIOC6017 Introduction to the Molecular Biology Laboratory
BIOC7001 Advanced Molecular Biology Laboratory
BIOC7004 Advanced Protein Technology
BIOL7005 Research & Development Proposal
BIOT7030 Drug Discovery & Development
BIOT7040 Biotechnology Intellectual Property Case Studies
MICR7001 Food Microbiology and Biotechnology
MICR7002 Immunology and Infectious Diseases
TIMS7301 Principles of Entrepreneurship
TIMS7302 The Business of Complex Projects
TIMS7318 Technology & Innovation Strategy
TIMS7320 New Product & Services Development
TIMS7325 Commercialisation in Practice
TIMS7326 Management of Intellectual Property

Part D:

BIOT6014 Literature Review B
BIOT6015 Literature Review C
BIOT7000 Research Project
BIOT7002 Research Project
BIOT7003 Research Project
BIOT7004 Research Project
BIOT7010 Research Project
BIOT7011 Research Project
BIOT7012 Research Project
BIOT7014 Literature Review B
BIOT7015 Literature Review C
BIOT7019 Research Project
BIOT7034 Research Project
BIOT7035 Research Project

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Study options:

Graduates will have the opportunity to progress to the following programs:

Master of Philosophy
Doctor of Biotechnology

Careers:

Career opportunities include positions in biotechnology companies and in government institutions in the

biotechnology research
product design & developmen
commercialisation
management

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Eligibility Criteria

Academic Requirement:

For Australian students:

An approved equivalent Bachelor degree in Biotechnology, Science, Bioinformatics, Pharmacy, Agriculture, Medicine or Engineering, with UQ or equivalent GPA of 5 or above on a 7 point scale OR Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in Biotechnology.

For International students:

An approved equivalent Bachelor degree in Biotechnology, Science, Bioinformatics, Pharmacy, Agriculture, Medicine or Engineering, with UQ or equivalent GPA of 5 or above on a 7 point scale OR Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in Biotechnology.

IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6.Study Abroad and Incoming Exchange students are only required to meet the overall score (eg 6.5 IELTS or 87 TOEFL or 64 PTE( Pearson Test of English )).
TOEFL (Paper-based Test of English as a Foreign Language): 570 (5.0 in TWE (written), and 54 in reading & listening).

English language requirement:

IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6.
Study Abroad and Incoming Exchange students are only required to meet the overall score (eg 6.5 IELTS or 87 TOEFL or 64 PTE( Pearson Test of English )).
TOEFL (Paper-based Test of English as a Foreign Language): 570 (5.0 in TWE (written), and 54 in reading & listening).

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Course Modules

Course Code Course Title

Part A: