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Develop cutting-edge scientific expertise combined with essential business, legal, and regulatory knowledge to bridge the gap between laboratory breakthroughs and real-world applications. Our Master of Biotechnology program blends hands-on scientific education with commercialization strategies, equipping you with a versatile skill set that's in high demand across Australia's biotechnology sector and global industries. This adaptable degree caters to both science professionals and industry experts from business, finance, or legal backgrounds with scientific training who wish to stay at the forefront of technological innovation. You'll be taught by scientist-entrepreneurs who have successfully brought their research to market in this fast-growing field. Gain practical experience using advanced methodologies in modern laboratory settings that mirror professional research environments. Choose from over 30 specialized courses to customize your education to your aspirations, with the option to focus on one of five biotechnology disciplines: animal agriculture, medical applications, molecular imaging, plant agriculture, or synthetic biology and industrial processes. Apply your knowledge through practical opportunities including internships, industry placements, and global study programs concentrating on R&D, commercialization, marketing, and the business aspects of science.
If you have relevant prior learning or experience, you can reduce the number of courses you need to complete and graduate in less time.
To be eligible to complete the degree in 1 year full-time (only available as full-time study), you'll need:
a bachelor honours degree (or equivalent) in biomedical science, biotechnology, science, bioinformatics, pharmacy or engineering, including a minimum of one semester of full-time research (or equivalent).