Perth,
WA,
Australia
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Biotechnology - Environmental and Agricultural Biotechnology in Crawley Australia | The University of Western Australia
The University of Western Australia
|
Crawley Australia
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Coursework)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
AUD
43,200
(c. USD30,400.75)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
18 months
With access to top-tier research faculty, industry professionals, and biotech mentors, you'll gain essential academic and business competencies to drive meaningful impact in the biotechnology field. Choose from specialized tracks including AQUAtech, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Environmental and Agricultural Biotechnology, Genetics and Genomics, or Synthetic Biology.
Biotechnology plays a pivotal role in modern society. By leveraging organisms and advanced fields like genetics and synthetic biology, we develop innovative solutions for food production, material science, environmental conservation, and biochemical manufacturing - critical needs as our global population continues expanding. The program combines theoretical genetics and molecular biology with cutting-edge training in next-generation methodologies including proteomics, metabolomics, genomics, and synthetic biology, supplemented by bioinformatics applications.
Specialization options include:
AQUAtech
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Environmental and Agricultural Biotechnology
Genetics and Genomics
Synthetic Biology
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have
a a Bachelor of Science or an equivalent qualification as recognised by UWA
and
b the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 50 per cent
and
c met the prerequisite for the chosen specialisation
2 For the Biochemistry and Molecular Biology specialisation an applicant must have
a successfully completed intermediate units at a tertiary level in Biochemistry or equivalent as recognised by UWA and
b successfully completed intermediate units at a tertiary level in Molecular Biology or equivalent as recognised by UWA
3 For the Environmental and Agricultural Biotechnology specialisation an applicant must have successfully completed Chemistry ATAR or CHEM1003 Introductory Chemistry equivalent as recognised by UWA
4 For the Genetics and Genomics specialisation an applicant must have successfully completed intermediate units at a tertiary level in Genetics or equivalent as recognised by UWA
5 For the AQUAtech specialistion an applicant must have successfully completed Chemistry ATAR or equivalent as recognised by UWA
6 For the Synthetic Biology specialisation an applicant must have successfully completed intermediate units at a tertiary level in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology or Genetics or equivalent as recognised by UWA
Minimum overall score of 6.5 with no band less than 6.0 must include Academic Reading and Writing modules
TOEFL - Internet-based Test iBT An overall score of 82 with a minimum score of 22 in the Writing section 18 in the Reading section 20 in the Speaking section and 20 in the Listening section for all courses.
TOEFL - Essay Rating Test of Written English TWE of 45 and either 230 Computer-based or 570 Paper-based score.
a a Bachelor of Science or an equivalent qualification as recognised by UWA
and
b the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 50 per cent
and
c met the prerequisite for the chosen specialisation
2 For the Biochemistry and Molecular Biology specialisation an applicant must have
a successfully completed intermediate units at a tertiary level in Biochemistry or equivalent as recognised by UWA and
b successfully completed intermediate units at a tertiary level in Molecular Biology or equivalent as recognised by UWA
3 For the Environmental and Agricultural Biotechnology specialisation an applicant must have successfully completed Chemistry ATAR or CHEM1003 Introductory Chemistry equivalent as recognised by UWA
4 For the Genetics and Genomics specialisation an applicant must have successfully completed intermediate units at a tertiary level in Genetics or equivalent as recognised by UWA
5 For the AQUAtech specialistion an applicant must have successfully completed Chemistry ATAR or equivalent as recognised by UWA
6 For the Synthetic Biology specialisation an applicant must have successfully completed intermediate units at a tertiary level in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology or Genetics or equivalent as recognised by UWA
Minimum overall score of 6.5 with no band less than 6.0 must include Academic Reading and Writing modules
TOEFL - Internet-based Test iBT An overall score of 82 with a minimum score of 22 in the Writing section 18 in the Reading section 20 in the Speaking section and 20 in the Listening section for all courses.
TOEFL - Essay Rating Test of Written English TWE of 45 and either 230 Computer-based or 570 Paper-based score.
Tuition
AUD
43,200