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Swinburne University of Technology

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Master of Science (Biotechnology)

  • Masters (Coursework)

The Master of Science (Biotechnology) provides an in-depth understanding of the fundamental principles of biotechnology, including molecular biology, biochemistry, microbiology, and medical, industrial, forensic, agricultural and environmental biotechnology.

Key details

Degree Type
Masters (Coursework)
Duration
2 years full-time
Course Code
MA-SCBIO
Study Mode
In person

About this course

The Master of Science (Biotechnology) provides an in-depth understanding of the fundamental principles of biotechnology, including molecular biology, biochemistry, microbiology, and medical, industrial, forensic, agricultural and environmental biotechnology. It allows students to study to their desired level and focus on their particular field of interest.biotechnology, biology, chemistry

Study locations

Hawthorn

Career pathways

Professional Recognition:
Graduates will be eligible to apply for membership of a number of professional associations and societies, in fields such as biotechnology, biochemistry, microbiology and genetics. These professional associations and societies include: AusBiotech Ltd, Genetics Society of AustralAsia (GSA), Australian Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (ASBMB), and the Australian Society for Microbiology (ASM).
Career Opportunities:
Medical laboratory scientists, scientific officers or research and development scientists in diverse fields including, biochemistry, microbiology, molecular biology, diagnostic services and pathology services, pharmaceutical industries, forensic science laboratories, veterinary science, racing industry, agribusinesses, wine industry and breweries, biotechnology businesses, food technologists, quality assurance officers, occupational health and safety officers, scientific sales representatives/ executives, associates to patent attorneys, staff with science publishers, newspaper writers in this field, also PhD students in any of the above fields.


Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Science & Mathematics courses at Swinburne University of Technology.
88.2%
Overall satisfaction
79%
Skill scale
67.1%
Teaching scale
88.6%
Employed full-time
$110k
Average salary