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Master of Biotechnology

A Master of Biotechnology usually takes two years full time and suits science graduates who want to apply biology to products and processes in health, agriculture, food and industry.

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How long it takes
2 years
full time
Level
Masters degree (coursework)
University
Leads on to
Biotechnologist
$101,400 (estimate) median pay
Taught by
9 providers
6 states and territories

Is this course right for you?

What the Master of Biotechnology asks of you, and what you might want to check first.

Before you start

Each provider sets its own entry requirements, so check the ones you are considering.

Where this course can take you

Jobs this qualification is a recognised route into, and the study that can follow it.

Jobs you can do with it

  • Biotechnologist

    Biotechnologists use living cells and molecular techniques to develop products and processes, from medicines and vaccines to diagnostic tests and improved crops.

    What else you need

    A recognised postgraduate route for science graduates; employers usually also value hands on laboratory experience, and research roles may look for further research training.

    Median pay$101,400 (estimate)

Pay is the median for everyone in the job, and “In demand” means the job is on the national shortage list. Pay marked as an estimate is our own analysis, not a published figure.

Where you can study this course

There are 9 places you can study this course. When you compare them, check they teach it the way you want to study, how far you'd be from a campus, what it will cost you and what past students say about the teaching and support. They're listed by how often people search for them, and none of them pays to be here or to move up.

What you’ll learn

The main topics covered in the Master of Biotechnology.

  • Molecular biology and genetic engineering
  • Bioprocessing and bioproduct development
  • Advanced laboratory techniques
  • Regulation and intellectual property
  • Research project

Questions to ask before you enrol

Providers run this course differently, so the answers change from one to the next.

  1. When is the next intake, and how many are there each year?
  2. What is the total cost, including materials, checks and any placement costs?
  3. Can I study part time or online, and how does that change the length?
  4. Who arranges the work placement, and how many hours does it involve?
  5. Do the units count towards a higher qualification if I go on to study further?

The Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS), published by the Australian Government Department of Education. Google reviews. Pay and shortage status from Jobs and Skills Australia.