Master of Biotechnology 24 months Postgraduate Programme By The University of Queensland |TopUniversities
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# 59QS Subject Rankings

Programme Duration

24 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

58,056 AUDTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

31 May, 2026Application Deadline

Programme overview

Main Subject

Biological Sciences

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Equip yourself with advanced scientific skills and the business, legal and regulatory understanding needed to translate discoveries from the laboratory to real life.

Our Master of Biotechnology integrates practical scientific training with commercialisation and innovation, giving you a dynamic mix of skills that are highly sought after across biotechnology and a broad range of industries in Australia and overseas.

This flexible program is designed for scientists or industry professionals from business, finance or law with a science background who want to learn about the latest technological developments.

You’ll learn from entrepreneurial scientists who have successfully commercialised their discoveries in this rapidly emerging industry. You'll receive hands-on training applying cutting-edge techniques in state-of-the-art laboratory and research facilities similar to professional working environments.

Select from more than 30 courses, allowing you to tailor your studies to suit your interests and career goals. Specialise in one of 5 fields of biotechnology study: animal agriculture, medical, molecular imaging, plant agriculture, or synthetic biology and industrial.

Put your learning into practice through internships, placements and international study options that focus on research and development, commercialisation, marketing and the business of science.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Biological Sciences

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Equip yourself with advanced scientific skills and the business, legal and regulatory understanding needed to translate discoveries from the laboratory to real life.

Our Master of Biotechnology integrates practical scientific training with commercialisation and innovation, giving you a dynamic mix of skills that are highly sought after across biotechnology and a broad range of industries in Australia and overseas.

This flexible program is designed for scientists or industry professionals from business, finance or law with a science background who want to learn about the latest technological developments.

You’ll learn from entrepreneurial scientists who have successfully commercialised their discoveries in this rapidly emerging industry. You'll receive hands-on training applying cutting-edge techniques in state-of-the-art laboratory and research facilities similar to professional working environments.

Select from more than 30 courses, allowing you to tailor your studies to suit your interests and career goals. Specialise in one of 5 fields of biotechnology study: animal agriculture, medical, molecular imaging, plant agriculture, or synthetic biology and industrial.

Put your learning into practice through internships, placements and international study options that focus on research and development, commercialisation, marketing and the business of science.

Admission Requirements

64+
87+
6.5+
5+

2-year degree (32 units of study)

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, or
  • a graduate certificate or graduate diploma (or equivalent) in biotechnology, or
  • to have successfully completed 3 years of study towards an approved qualification at an overseas partner institution, with a formal pathway to the Master of Biotechnology.

31 May 2026
2 Years
Feb
Jul

Tuition fees

Domestic
9,540 AUD
International
58,056 AUD

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