24 monthsProgramme duration
48,160 AUDTuition Fee/year
31 May, 2026Application Deadline
Feb, JulStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Biological Sciences
Degree
Other
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Get a head start in molecular biology research.
Enhance your technical and research skills in core areas of molecular biology, protein technology and bioinformatics through a 2- or 3-semester laboratory immersion.
Undertake research within university laboratories; in an industry setting with co-supervision by one of our academics; or as a placement under an industry-based supervisor. This could be in a company, government department or other suitable organisation.
Master the latest techniques in molecular biology, like:
- protein engineering
- artificial evolution
- enzymology
- high-throughput screening
- bioinformatics
- ancestral sequence reconstruction
- fundamental methods of molecular cloning
- protein purification and LC-MS analysis of small molecules.
Learn how to formulate a hypothesis, design and execute experiments, and become familiar with Australian safety standards.
Hone your scientific communication skills when you present your findings in a scientific manuscript suitable for publication in a relevant scientific journal, and for peer review to your lab group members.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Biological Sciences
Degree
Other
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Get a head start in molecular biology research.
Enhance your technical and research skills in core areas of molecular biology, protein technology and bioinformatics through a 2- or 3-semester laboratory immersion.
Undertake research within university laboratories; in an industry setting with co-supervision by one of our academics; or as a placement under an industry-based supervisor. This could be in a company, government department or other suitable organisation.
Master the latest techniques in molecular biology, like:
- protein engineering
- artificial evolution
- enzymology
- high-throughput screening
- bioinformatics
- ancestral sequence reconstruction
- fundamental methods of molecular cloning
- protein purification and LC-MS analysis of small molecules.
Learn how to formulate a hypothesis, design and execute experiments, and become familiar with Australian safety standards.
Hone your scientific communication skills when you present your findings in a scientific manuscript suitable for publication in a relevant scientific journal, and for peer review to your lab group members.
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 a relevant discipline.
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