Master of Biotechnology 18 months Postgraduate Program By The University of Auckland |Top Universities
Subject Ranking

# 151-200QS Subject Rankings

Program Duration

18 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

50,810 NZDTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

04 Jul, 2024Application Deadline

Program overview

Main Subject

Biological Sciences

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

With our MBiotech you can explore possibilities, gain insight, and address emerging global challenges for human and environmental health and wellbeing.

You’ll have the option to focus your study on a specific area like genomics, proteomics, microbial biotechnology or bioinformatics or take a mix of courses that cover all these topics. You’ll also develop skills that equip you for employment in the biotechnology sector or further study.

Enter the MBiotech with a recognised undergraduate degree in biotechnology or biological sciences and prior exposure to molecular biosciences, biochemistry, microbiology and genetics.

Program overview

Main Subject

Biological Sciences

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

With our MBiotech you can explore possibilities, gain insight, and address emerging global challenges for human and environmental health and wellbeing.

You’ll have the option to focus your study on a specific area like genomics, proteomics, microbial biotechnology or bioinformatics or take a mix of courses that cover all these topics. You’ll also develop skills that equip you for employment in the biotechnology sector or further study.

Enter the MBiotech with a recognised undergraduate degree in biotechnology or biological sciences and prior exposure to molecular biosciences, biochemistry, microbiology and genetics.

Admission requirements

176+
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6.5+
90+

The minimum Grade Point Average to gain entry is 4.0 or higher in 75 points above Stage II in Biotechnology, Biological Sciences or a relevant subject.

Relevant subjects may include biochemistry, biological sciences, biomedical sciences, biotechnology, cell biology, genetics, molecular biology.

04 Jul 2024
18 Months
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Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

10,275 NZD
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International Students

50,810 NZD
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