Program Overview
The Biotechnology at University of Melbourne is a Master programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Biotechnology programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Australia and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: AUD 35,584 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 28,544 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Melbourne, Australia
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Biotechnology programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Industry colloquia, where you can network\xa0with guest speakers from industry
- Opportunities to undertake a significant\xa0project with an external industry partner in\xa0your final year
- Executive skills training in the areas\xa0of business, communications and\xa0management
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- An undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline: Life Sciences or Chemistry, with a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of at least H1 (75%) for Commonwealth Supported Place or at least H3 (65%) for an Australian Fee place, including an appropriate sequence of at least 25 points of second - year genetics or biochemistry or equivalent subjects; and\xc2\xa0
- Completion of either\xc2\xa0GENE30002, BCMB30002 or equivalent studies in molecular biology, molecular genetics, genomics and or bioinformatics in the final year of undergraduate study
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
AUD 35,584 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 28,544 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: AUD 35,584 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 28,544 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Melbourne directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
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University Profile- Application Deadline 2031-05-18
- Start Date 2018-07-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months