Brisbane,
QLD,
Australia
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Molecular Biology in Brisbane Australia | The University of Queensland
The University of Queensland
|
Brisbane Australia
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Coursework)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
AUD
50,560
(c. USD35,580.13)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
Gain in-depth expertise and hands-on experience applicable to contemporary molecular biology research and industrial applications.
Through UQ's Master of Molecular Biology, you'll master essential laboratory methods including electrophoresis, PCR, endonuclease mapping, fluorescent reporters, and expression vectors.
You'll achieve comprehensive understanding of gene architecture and protein synthesis. The curriculum encompasses genome analysis, DNA recombination techniques, and macromolecular structure analysis. Combining lab sessions, workshops, research projects, and guided learning, you'll develop proficiency in bioinformatics, genetic engineering, biomolecular interactions, and immune system studies.
By completing an industry-aligned research internship or project, you'll obtain valuable practical knowledge and critical investigative abilities. Upon completion, you'll possess advanced competencies perfectly suited for cutting-edge molecular biology research or professional practice.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
It's possible to complete this degree in 2 years, 1.5 years or 1 year depending on your qualifications and experience.
You can apply for any duration as long as you meet the entry requirements. You may also be eligible to apply for credit or exemptions to shorten your degree further. You'll graduate with the same qualification no matter how long you take to complete the degree.
2-year degree (32 units of study)
To be eligible to complete the degree in 2 years full-time (only available as full-time study), you'll need:
a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in any discipline, with at least one course in chemistry or biology, or
a graduate certificate or graduate diploma in molecular biology, or
to have successfully completed at least 3 years of study towards an approved qualification at an overseas partner institution, with a formal pathway to the Master of Molecular Biology.
You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 5.0 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification.
1.5-year degree (24 units of study)
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 1.5 years full-time (only available as full-time study), you'll need:
a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline (see below).
You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 5.0 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification.
1-year degree (16 units of study)
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 a relevant discipline (see below).
Tuition
AUD
50,560