Master of Biotechnology

UWA Perth, Perth, Australia

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# =132QS Subject Rankings

24 monthsProgram duration

48,300 AUDTuition Fee/year

Biological SciencesMain Subject Area

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Program overview

Main Subject

Biological Sciences

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Biotechnology is central to our lives. The use of plants, animals and bacteria, enhanced by areas such as genetics, genomics and synthetic biology, gives rise to new food, fibre and biochemical production routes, and new strategies for environmental protection and stewardship, all central requirements as the global population increases over the coming decades. You will study the theory of genetics and molecular biology and receive world-class training in ‘next generation’ practical techniques such as proteomics, metabolomics, genomics, and synthetic biology. These core skills will be complemented by bioinformatics practices.

Specialisations can be chosen in the following areas:

AQUAtech

Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Environmental and Agricultural Biotechnology
Genetics and Genomics
Synthetic Biology

This is a signature program that set us apart from other universities by offering a thorough grounding in state-of-the-art biotechnology and combining this with training in enterprise and commercialisation. This includes developing the theory of genetics and molecular biology in parallel with skills training in practical techniques such as genomics, proteomics, metabolomics, genetic engineering and synthetic biology techniques including CRISPR, as well as basic and advanced bioinformatics. Current streams include the application of biotechnology to Plant and Animal Breeding, Environmental Biotechnology, Genetics and Genomics, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, and Commercialisation.

This cross institutional course draws on the expertise of staff in the UWA Business School, business angels and mentors in biotechnology businesses to provide the academic and business skills you’ll need to make a significant contribution to the biotechnology sector now and in the future. Besides these skills in enterprise and commercialisation, in Science key components of your training will be provided by expert staff from the Schools of Molecular Science, Biological Sciences, and Earth Sciences. You can also pursue options from other areas within the university. This course will put you in an ideal position to pursue career opportunities in international research laboratories, government agencies and the private sector, as outlined under Careers & Further Study. Read less

Program overview

Main Subject

Biological Sciences

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Environmental and Agricultural Biotechnology
Genetics and Genomics
Synthetic Biology

Admission Requirements

IELTS

6.5+

PTE Academic

64+

TOEFL

82+

(1) 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

Program Duration

2 Years

Starting Month(s)

Feb

Starting Month(s)

Jul

Tuition fees

International

Starts from

48,300 AUD

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Ranking criteria

Overall

Academic Reputation

66.6

Citations per Paper

78.9

Employer Reputation

63.1

H-index Citations

69.4

International Research Network

63.8

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UWA Perth, Perth, Australia

# =132QS Subject Rankings

24 monthsProgram duration

48,300 AUDTuition Fee/year

Biological SciencesMain Subject Area

Program overview

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Degree

Study Level

Study Mode

Program overview

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Study Mode

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