24 monthsProgramme duration
48,160 AUDTuition Fee/year
31 May, 2026Application Deadline
3Scholarships
Programme overview
Main Subject
Biological Sciences
Degree
Other
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Acquire high-level knowledge and practical skills in modern molecular biology research or industry practice.
Designed for scientists, you'll master laboratory techniques including:
- electrophoresis
- polymerase chain reaction
- endonuclease mapping
- fluorescent reporters, and
- expression vectors.
Develop an advanced understanding of the structure and function of genes and the proteins they encode, including genome sequencing, recombinant DNA technology and macromolecular structure determination.
You'll receive training in bioinformatics, molecular genetics, biomolecular structure and function, and immunology.
Undertake a research-focused internship or project with our industry partners.
With over 2,300 laboratories, UQ offers world-class facilities and services to enhance learning, discovery and research translation. You'll have access to an extensive network of research facilities and institutes, including:
- Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology
- Institute for Molecular Bioscience
- Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation
- Queensland Brain Institute
- Sustainable Minerals Institute
Programme overview
Main Subject
Biological Sciences
Degree
Other
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Acquire high-level knowledge and practical skills in modern molecular biology research or industry practice.
Designed for scientists, you'll master laboratory techniques including:
- electrophoresis
- polymerase chain reaction
- endonuclease mapping
- fluorescent reporters, and
- expression vectors.
Develop an advanced understanding of the structure and function of genes and the proteins they encode, including genome sequencing, recombinant DNA technology and macromolecular structure determination.
You'll receive training in bioinformatics, molecular genetics, biomolecular structure and function, and immunology.
Undertake a research-focused internship or project with our industry partners.
With over 2,300 laboratories, UQ offers world-class facilities and services to enhance learning, discovery and research translation. You'll have access to an extensive network of research facilities and institutes, including:
- Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology
- Institute for Molecular Bioscience
- Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation
- Queensland Brain Institute
- Sustainable Minerals Institute
Admission Requirements
To be eligible to complete the degree in 2 years full-time (only available as full-time study), you'll need:
- a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in any discipline, with at least one course in chemistry or biology, or
- a graduate certificate or graduate diploma in molecular biology, or
- to have successfully completed at least 3 years of study towards an approved qualification at an overseas partner institution, with a formal pathway to the Master of Molecular Biology.
Tuition fees
Domestic
International
Scholarships
UQ International Excellence Scholarship
Value
25% tuition fee waiver
Deadline
31 Jul 2027
Application requirements
QS Event Attendance is NOT required
Entry requirements
The University of Queensland
Scholarships for Sponsors COLFUTURO / ANID / BECAL / PRONABEC
Value
20% tuition fee waiver
Deadline
1 Jun 2027
Application requirements
QS Event Attendance is NOT required
Entry requirements
The University of Queensland
Value
20% tuition fee waiver
Deadline
31 Jul 2027
Application requirements
QS Event Attendance is NOT required
Entry requirements
The University of Queensland
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