| START & DEADLINE TERM | DEADLINE APPLICATION | |
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| Summer-February 30-November-2021 | 30-November-2021 |
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| Winter-July 31-May-2022 | 31-May-2022 |
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| Summer-February 30-November-2022 | 30-November-2022 |
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| Winter-July 31-May-2023 | 31-May-2023 |
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The Master of Biotechnology program is designed for scientists who want to update their technical skills in core areas such as molecular biology, protein technology or bioinformatics, or acquire research laboratory experience. The program also suits legal or business professionals with some scientific background who want to learn about the latest technological developments.
For your two years of full-time studies, you'll select from more than 30 courses, allowing you to tailor your studies to suit your interests and career goals.
Specialise in Agricultural Biotechnology to discover how to meet environmental and food security challenges with gene editing, genomics, proteomics, recombinant DNA technology, bioinformatics and disease diagnostics. Alternatively, you can choose electives in molecular genetics, food microbiology, entrepreneurship and strategy, intellectual property, drug discovery and development, immunology and infectious diseases, and more.
You'll also have the opportunity to put your learning into practice through internships, placements and international study options that focus on research and development, commercialisation, marketing and the business of science.
With more than 400 biotechnology companies and some 600 medical device companies in Australia alone, graduates are highly sought after for roles in health, agriculture, diagnostics, the environment, forestry, law and commerce.
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Bachelor degree in any field, with a grade point average (GPA) of 5.0 on a 7-point scale.
There are a number of requirements you must satisfy before a visa is granted, including the genuine temporary entrant (GTE) requirement.
Pathways:
If you meet the academic requirements for entry to a UQ program and are within the range of English proficiency required for that program, you can apply for entry and be made a package offer.
If you meet all the academic requirements for entry into an undergraduate or postgraduate program and still need to meet UQ's English language requirements, you may be eligible for a package offer.
What is an articulation offer?
An articulation offer applies to some postgraduate coursework programs. It is an offer to begin studying at a lower level than you applied for, with the ability to articulate/program change into the subsequent master's program.
If you do not meet the GPA requirement for the program that you have applied for, you may be made an articulation offer to commence in an alternative program to give you an opportunity to meet the required GPA. You would need to attain the required GPA for the alternate program to be permitted to articulate/program change into the subsequent master's program.
The Institute of Continuing and TESOL Education (ICTE) offers English language courses that can help you meet UQ's English language requirements.
Package offers:
If you meet all the academic entry requirements for your preferred UQ program, but need help to meet the English language requirements, you may be eligible for a package offer.
A package offer includes:
When you apply for your UQ program, indicate that you want to apply for a package offer. Don't apply directly to ICTE.
You still need to provide evidence of your current English language ability (e.g. IELTS or another recognised test). We will assess your skills and place you in the best English course for your level.
Depending on your current English level you will be offered a place in one of the following English language pathways:
Entry requirements:
You need to meet the academic requirements for entry to the UQ program and be within the specified range of English language proficiency for that program. Minimum entry is IELTS 5.0 or recognised equivalent for most programs, with some programs requiring a higher level.
Entry requirements:
General English (GE): IELTS 4.0 to IELTS 4.5
English for Academic Purposes (EAP) has three entry points – IELTS 5.0, 5.5 or 6.0.
Bridging English (BE): Minimum entry is IELTS 5.0 (or recognised equivalent) for most UQ programs, with some UQ programs requiring a higher level.
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