Program Overview
The Biotechnology (Advanced) at Australian National University 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 (Advanced) 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 6.5
- Tuition: AUD 39,024 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 29,280 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Canberra, Australia
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Biotechnology (Advanced) 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
- Genetics
- Biosecurity
- Advances in Medical and Plant Biochemistry
- Hallmarks of Cancer
- Cell Biology
- Infection and Immunity
- General Microbiology
- Advanced and Applied Immunology
- Genes: Replication and Expression
- Genomics and its Applications
- Biochemistry and Nutrition
- Cell Physiology in Health and Disease
- Advances in Molecular Plant Science
- Biology, Society and Ethics
- Genetics of Human Disease
- Bioinformatics and Functional Genomics
- Principles of Intellectual Property
- Bioinformatics and Biological Modelling
- Advanced Mathematical Bioinformatics
- Unravelling Complexity
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- A Bachelor degree or international equivalent in a cognate discipline with a minimum GPA of 5.5/7, the approval of an identified supervisor for the research project/thesis and 2 courses in chemistry
- All applicants must meet the University\xc2\x92s\xc2\xa0English Language Admission Requirements for Students.
- Applicants with a Bachelor Degree or Graduate Certificate in a cognate discipline may be eligible for 24 units (one semester) of credit.
- Applicants with a Graduate Diploma or Honours in a cognate discipline may be eligible for 48 units (one year) of credit.
- Students must achieve a minimum 70% average mark in the first 48 units of coursework and have the approval of the supervisor for the research project.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
AUD 39,024 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 29,280 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: AUD 39,024 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 29,280 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Australian National University 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.
About Australian National University
Australian National University
Canberra, Australia
Australian National University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-12-17
- Start Date 2018-02-20
- Language English
- Duration 24 months