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University of Adelaide

  • 28% international / 72% domestic

Master of Biotechnology (Biomedical)(Advanced)

  • Masters (Coursework)

Our Master of Biotechnology (Biomedical) (Advanced) shares many similarities with the Master of Biotechnology (Biomedical), but offers an even deeper and more focused research experience.

Key details

Degree Type
Masters (Coursework)
Duration
2 years full-time
Course Code
3CM250, 107749K
Intake Months
Jul, Feb
International Fees
$50,500 per year / $101,000 total

About this course

Lead the way in biomedical technology

Our Master of Biotechnology (Biomedical) (Advanced) shares many similarities with the Master of Biotechnology (Biomedical), but offers an even deeper and more focused research experience.

Study locations

North Terrace

North Terrace Campus

What you will learn

The two-year full-time Advanced degree shares a common first year with the non-Advanced program, in which you will:

  • learn from active researchers in biomedical science
  • gain the latest industry insights from lab placements
  • take courses in entrepreneurship, innovation and intellectual property management
  • hone your skills in all the same internationally renowned research facilities and centres listed in the Master of Biotechnology (Biomedical) description.

In the second year, however, the Advanced degree offers the opportunity to pursue a 24-point research project focused in a specific area, as opposed to the non-Advanced degree's 12-point, more general project.

Please note that entry into the second-year Advanced stream requires a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 6. If your GPA is below 6, you will be able to continue in the non-Advanced stream.

Career pathways

Like the Master of Biotechnology (Biomedical), the Advanced degree will place you at biotechnology's leading edge, where major advances are influencing important issues such as vaccine development, cancer treatment and stem cell therapies.

With more advanced research and data analysis skills in a specific area, however, you will be in an even stronger position to take on senior and/or leadership roles in that area. You will also be well placed to continue your research in a PhD.





  • Ranked 85 globally for Life Sciences and Medicine*
  • World-leaders in vaccine discovery for respiratory diseases
  • University of Adelaide key player in Adelaide's BioMed City

*QS World University Ranking by Subject, 2022



Course structure

Level I Semester I
  • BIOTECH 7000 Advanced Research Platforms
  • BIOTECH 7030 Science Commercialisation & Innovation [or Semester 2]
  • Approved Elective
  • Approved Elective
Semester II
  • BIOTECH 7003 Advanced Research Techniques
  • EDUC 7055 Research Communication [or Semester 1]
  • Approved Elective
  • Approved Elective
Level II Semester I
  • BIOTECH 7020A Research Project Part 1 (12 units) [or Semester 2]
Semester II
  • BIOTECH 7020B Research Project Part 2 (12 units) [or Semester 1]