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postgraduate

Degree

Master of Biotechnology (Professional) (Coursework)

Course code: #S713

postgraduate

Degree

Master of Biotechnology (Professional) (Coursework)

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2024)

    $41,400 AUD

  • Application fee

    Free

  • Duration

    2 years

  • PSW

    4 years

  • Min GPA

    50 out of 100

  • CRICOS code

    113876H

Highlights
Fieldwork
Practical laboratories

These are mandatory and all come with course.

Options
Industry Placement
Research

These items are optional and you can choose them as you wish after applying for the course.

Deadlines

Term start& deadline Deadline
Winter-July 30-June-2024 2024-06-30
Fall-March 28-February-2025 2025-02-28
Winter-July 30-June-2025 2025-06-30
Fall-March 28-February-2026 2026-02-28

Overview

Master of Biotechnology (Professional)

Become an in-demand biotechnology expert and create innovative solutions to global issues while studying for a Master of Biotechnology (Professional) at Deakin

From pioneering medical advancements to cutting-edge solutions to food, agricultural and environmental problems, you’ll gain advanced technical skills to build a global career affecting positive change. 

Graduate with the high-level biotechnology knowledge, practical laboratory and fieldwork experience, and professional networks you need to succeed in a booming industry.

Learn under internationally recognised researchers and discover how to take your specialist knowledge of biotechnology from the lab and apply it across genetic, chemical, industrial and agricultural settings. 

Skills in statistical data analysis, computer coding, research and a well-developed understanding of the commercial biotechnology environment will complement your biotechnology expertise. 

When you graduate, this will give you the confidence to thrive across various industries.

In your first year, you’ll gain in-depth biotechnology knowledge before pursuing a pathway in research, industry placement or advanced coursework.

Work experience

Students can complete work experience as part of the industry practice pathway.

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$50,243

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $10,416
Accommodation 1 bed room $8,843
Tuition 1 person $41,400

Hourly wage

Min wage

23.23 AUD / 1 hour

in Australia every student can work 48 hour per fortnight

Required documents

  • Academic/Official Transcripts
  • Language Proficiency (If Applicable)
  • Passport or Visa Documents
  • Official English language translations of documents not in English
  • Award Certificates
  • A key/guide to a grading system

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

6.5
6
listening
6
writing
6
speaking
6
reading

TOEFL

94
-
listening
27
writing
-
speaking
-
reading

PTE

65
65
listening
65
writing
65
speaking
65
reading

Cambridge

185
185
listening
185
writing
185
speaking
185
reading
Language pathway (conditional offer) is available

Studying at Deakin University English Language Institute (DUELI) will give you the English language skills you need to start your university degree. 

If you meet the academic requirements for your course, but not the English language requirements, then you’re automatically eligible for placement at DUELI.

IELTS entry score (based on the lowest IELTS band score)Your DUELI courseAssessment outcomePathway
Less than 4.5General English 1-3 (Elementary to Pre Intermediate)55% or higher (in the written exam)EAP 1 or General English levels  4-8 ( Intermediate to Advanced)
4.5EAP 160% or higherEAP 2
5.0EAP 260% or higher

EAP 3

English for Commerce

DUELI Study Abroad Program

Entry into most Deakin College Diploma programs (except the Diploma of Communication)

5.5EAP 360% or higher

EAP 4

Entry into most Deakin University undergraduate programs

Entry into Deakin Study Abroad and Exchange programs

Entry into Deakin College Diploma of Communication

Entry into Deakin University's Master Qualifying Program (MQP)

6.0EAP 460% or higherEntry into most Deakin University postgraduate degree programs and Faculty of Health undergraduate programs (except Nursing)
65% or higherEnglish for Nursing
70% or higher

English for Teaching

Entry into Deakins HDR programs for Science Engineering and Built Environment

6.5English for Nursing  
7.0English for Teaching60% or higher

Entry into Deakin University's Master of Teaching programs

Entry into  Deakins HDR programs (Arts and Education, Business and Law, and Health)

Notes

Entry-level IELTS score based on your lowest IELTS band score

You will take the Placement Test before the start of your course.


Academic background and requirement

Academic requirements

To be considered for admission to this degree, you will need to meet at least one of the following criteria:

  • completion of a bachelor's degree or higher in a related discipline
  • completion of a bachelor's degree in any discipline and two years of relevant work experience

Career opportunities

  • Bioinformatician animal scientist
  • Botanist
  • Chemist
  • Food scientist
  • Material scientist
  • Metallurgist
  • Molecular biologist
  • Medical scientist
  • Trainee patent attorney
  • Agriculture technologist
  • Researcher

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