24 monthsProgramme duration
56,120 AUDTuition Fee/year
15 May, 2026Application Deadline
Feb, JulStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Biological Sciences
Degree
Other
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
The Master of Biotechnology at the Australian National University (ANU) is an innovative, two-year full-time (or equivalent part-time) program designed to immerse students in the rapidly evolving, interdisciplinary field of biotechnology. This dynamic area is driving transformative advances in medicine, agriculture, environmental sustainability and industrial processes by harnessing the power of biology and chemistry.
Students will build a strong foundation in the core biological and chemical principles that underpin life, while gaining specialised knowledge to address some of today’s most pressing global challenges. Depending on their interests, students can deepen their expertise in areas such as synthetic biology, medicinal chemistry and chemical biology. These focus areas support the development of next-generation solutions in drug design, precision medicine, engineering of future crops and developing biodegradable, biocompatible materials.
Drawing on insights from biology, chemistry, protein engineering, informatics, medicine, and environmental science, the curriculum is carefully crafted to develop a versatile, multidisciplinary skill set. The program combines rigorous coursework with hands-on research projects, ensuring graduates acquire both theoretical understanding and practical experience.
This integrated approach prepares students to innovate responsibly and contribute to sustainable, science-driven solutions in a rapidly changing world.
Located in Canberra, ANU offers students unique exposure to Australia’s largest government employers in biotechnology, providing valuable insights and opportunities for future careers.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Biological Sciences
Degree
Other
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
The Master of Biotechnology at the Australian National University (ANU) is an innovative, two-year full-time (or equivalent part-time) program designed to immerse students in the rapidly evolving, interdisciplinary field of biotechnology. This dynamic area is driving transformative advances in medicine, agriculture, environmental sustainability and industrial processes by harnessing the power of biology and chemistry.
Students will build a strong foundation in the core biological and chemical principles that underpin life, while gaining specialised knowledge to address some of today’s most pressing global challenges. Depending on their interests, students can deepen their expertise in areas such as synthetic biology, medicinal chemistry and chemical biology. These focus areas support the development of next-generation solutions in drug design, precision medicine, engineering of future crops and developing biodegradable, biocompatible materials.
Drawing on insights from biology, chemistry, protein engineering, informatics, medicine, and environmental science, the curriculum is carefully crafted to develop a versatile, multidisciplinary skill set. The program combines rigorous coursework with hands-on research projects, ensuring graduates acquire both theoretical understanding and practical experience.
This integrated approach prepares students to innovate responsibly and contribute to sustainable, science-driven solutions in a rapidly changing world.
Located in Canberra, ANU offers students unique exposure to Australia’s largest government employers in biotechnology, providing valuable insights and opportunities for future careers.
Admission Requirements
- with a minimum GPA of at least 5.0/7.0
- with at least 8 courses in a cognate discipline, which must also have a minimum GPA of 5.0/7.0.
- the program also has a chemistry/biochemistry pre-requisite which requires a minimum of 2 courses of undergraduate chemistry/biochemistry
The GPA requirement for this program must be met by both the program as a whole, as well as by the 8 courses in a cognate discipline. Where more than 8 cognate courses have been completed by the applicant, ANU will take the best 8 courses when assessing the cognate GPA.
The GPA for a Bachelor program will be calculated from (i) a completed Bachelor degree using all grades and/or (ii) a completed Bachelor degree using all grades other than those from the last semester (or equivalent study period) of the Bachelor degree. The higher of the two calculations will be used as the basis for admission.
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