Master of Molecular Biology 24 months Postgraduate Programme By The University of Queensland |TopUniversities
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Programme Duration

24 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

48,160 AUDTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

31 May, 2026Application Deadline

Programme overview

Main Subject

Biological Sciences

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Acquire high-level knowledge and practical skills in modern molecular biology research or industry practice.

Designed for scientists, you'll master laboratory techniques including:

  • electrophoresis
  • polymerase chain reaction
  • endonuclease mapping
  • fluorescent reporters, and
  • expression vectors.

Develop an advanced understanding of the structure and function of genes and the proteins they encode, including genome sequencing, recombinant DNA technology and macromolecular structure determination.

You'll receive training in bioinformatics, molecular genetics, biomolecular structure and function, and immunology.

Undertake a research-focused internship or project with our industry partners.

With over 2,300 laboratories, UQ offers world-class facilities and services to enhance learning, discovery and research translation. You'll have access to an extensive network of research facilities and institutes, including:

  • Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology
  • Institute for Molecular Bioscience
  • Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation
  • Queensland Brain Institute
  • Sustainable Minerals Institute

Programme overview

Main Subject

Biological Sciences

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Acquire high-level knowledge and practical skills in modern molecular biology research or industry practice.

Designed for scientists, you'll master laboratory techniques including:

  • electrophoresis
  • polymerase chain reaction
  • endonuclease mapping
  • fluorescent reporters, and
  • expression vectors.

Develop an advanced understanding of the structure and function of genes and the proteins they encode, including genome sequencing, recombinant DNA technology and macromolecular structure determination.

You'll receive training in bioinformatics, molecular genetics, biomolecular structure and function, and immunology.

Undertake a research-focused internship or project with our industry partners.

With over 2,300 laboratories, UQ offers world-class facilities and services to enhance learning, discovery and research translation. You'll have access to an extensive network of research facilities and institutes, including:

  • Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology
  • Institute for Molecular Bioscience
  • Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation
  • Queensland Brain Institute
  • Sustainable Minerals Institute

Admission Requirements

87+
6.5+
64+
5+

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.

31 May 2026
2 Years
Feb
Jul

Tuition fees

Domestic
8,950 AUD
International
48,160 AUD

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