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The University of Queensland (UQ)

  • 29% international / 71% domestic

Master of Biotechnology

  • Masters (Coursework)

Key details

Degree Type
Masters (Coursework)
Duration
1.5 years full-time
Course Code
5159, 034034J
Intake Months
Feb, Jul
International Fees
$41,936 per year / $62,904 total

About this course

Graduate salary

Science and mathematics (postgraduate)
$78K-$90K

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Study locations

St Lucia

What you will learn

  • Gain an internationally recognised qualification through UQ's Masters of Biotechnology Program, accredited by the US Council of Graduate Schools (Washington DC) as a Professional Science Master's program.
  • Learn from entrepreneurial scientists who have successfully commercialised their scientific discoveries.
  • Take advantage of a large suite of electives in science that underpin new biotechnologies.

Career pathways

Postgraduate study can take you anywhere. Depending on which field you choose, here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:

  • Nanotechnology and biosensor application specialist
  • Diagnostic test developer
  • Business plan analyst
  • Pharmaceutical designer
  • Industry researcher
  • Venture capital consultant
  • Plant breeding, engineering, cropping or horticulture specialist
  • Plant and animal geneticist
  • Agricultural advisory board member

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Science & Mathematics courses at The University of Queensland (UQ).
82.4%
Overall satisfaction
80.5%
Skill scale
67.8%
Teaching scale
78.8%
Employed full-time
$84.2k
Average salary