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Tuition AUD 29,460 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 27,160 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Degree MSc
Duration 24 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Hawthorn, Australia
Language English

Program Overview

The Science (Biotechnology) at Swinburne University of Technology is a MSc 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 Science (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

  1. Duration: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6
  5. Tuition: AUD 29,460 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 27,160 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
  6. Location: Melbourne, Australia

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Science (Biotechnology) programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:

  1. Researcher / Academic
  2. Cultural Programme Manager
  3. Editor / Writer
  4. Translator / Interpreter
  5. Museum Curator
  6. Communications Specialist

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. The Microbial World
  2. Concepts of Biotechnology
  3. Biotechnology of Genes and Proteins
  4. Environmental Biotechnology
  5. Biotechnology
  6. Minor Research Project
  7. Advanced Topics in Biotechnology
  8. Research Methods in Science
  9. Advanced Biochemistry

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements


Make sure you have the following documents for your application:

  • certified copies of previous academic results
  • certified English language proficiency test results
  • letters from schools or employers
  • portfolio for design courses, excluding Swinburne Foundation Year (Design).

English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

AUD 29,460 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 27,160 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

Tuition fees: AUD 29,460 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 27,160 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

IELTS requirement: 6

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact Swinburne University of Technology 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 Swinburne University of Technology

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Swinburne University of Technology

Hawthorn, Australia

Swinburne University of Technology is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen...

University Profile
  • Start Date 2018-03-01
  • Language English
  • Duration 24 months
  • Credits 200