Master of Biotechnology

Masters (Coursework)

Learn how to bring cutting-edge technologies and therapeutics to market with a Master of Biotechnology at Melbourne. Combine fundamental biological and medical knowledge with business acumen, ready to develop processes and products in health, agribusiness, food, and other areas of human technology.

Key details

Degree Type

Masters (Coursework)

Duration

2 - 2 years full-time, 4 - 4 years part-time

Course Code

MC-SCIBIT

Study Mode

In person

Intake Months

Mar, Jul

About this course

OverviewCourse overviewOverview

Bring the latest biotechnologies to market

Learn how to bring cutting-edge technologies and therapeutics to market with a Master of Biotechnology at Melbourne. Combine fundamental biological and medical knowledge with business acumen, ready to develop processes and products in health, agribusiness, food, and other areas of human technology. Build connections in the Melbourne Biomedical Precinct and gain valuable experience with a leading industry partner. You'll graduate with skills highly sought-after by employers in this fast-moving field.

Key features

A world-leading biomedical precinct. Study in the heart of Melbourne's Biomedical Precinct, with access to top researchers and an extensive network of partners across the industry.
Industry placement. Build connections and gain experience with a year-long industry placement in fields like biomanufacturing or AgriPharma, where you'll consult on a real-world problem and develop practical solutions.
Research option. Choose a research-based placement and spend a year in the lab with researchers to produce an independent piece of research.

Study locations

Parkville

What you will learn

Why study biotechnology at Melbourne?

Develop the scientific background and commercial understanding employers in the diverse and growing biotech industry are looking for.

Practical skills and experience. Work on real-world biotechnology projects in both industry and campus-based student groups.
Solid foundational knowledge. Study all aspects of the biotechnology product pipeline and build specialist knowledge in genomics and molecular biology.
More than technical skills. Cover business, scientific communication and leadership, to ensure you'll be ready to enter the biotechnology industry with confidence.

Career pathways

Learn how to bring cutting-edge technologies and therapeutics to market with a Master of Biotechnology at Melbourne. Combine fundamental biological and medical knowledge with business acumen, ready to develop processes and products in health, agribusiness, food, and other areas of human technology. Build connections in the Melbourne Biomedical Precinct and gain valuable experience with a leading industry partner. You'll graduate with skills highly sought-after by employers in this fast-moving field.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Science & Mathematics courses at University of Melbourne.

81.1%

Overall satisfaction

85.4%

Skill scale

72.6%

Teaching scale

74.8%

Employed full-time

$75k

Average salary

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