Course Level
Master Degree (By Coursework)
CRICOS
049585K
Master of Biotechnology and Bioinformatics
Be a biotech trailblazer. The field of biotechnology is vast, varied and rapidly growing. Whether you want to create vaccines or explore genetic modification, we'll teach you what you need. In La Trobe's Master of Biotechnology and Bioinformatics, you'll learn to harness new and emerging technologies in human health, diagnostics, sustainability, food security and renewable energy. Develop the human skills and technical expertise to launch a career in a range of exciting industries. From biological products to pharmaceuticals, agriculture to nutrition: you'll be prepared to work in the fields that rely on this fast-growing area of science. This degree gives you more than flexibility in your career - it also gives you flexibility in how you study. In your final year, you could take an advanced bioinformatics pathway.
Campus | Duration | Fees | ATAR |
|---|---|---|---|
Melbourne (Bundoora) | Full-time - 2 years Part-time - 4 years | N/A | N/A |
Structure
To qualify for the award of Master of Biotechnology and Bioinformatics, students must complete 240 credit points consisting of: 120 core credit-points 120 core pathway credit points
Subjects
- First Year Subjects: Bio-business Management
- Bioinformatics
- Practical Biotechnology
- Protein Chemistry
- Proteomics and Genomics
- Scientific Communication Skills
- Skills in Science
- Techniques in Biotechnology
Entry requirements
- Postgraduate: Prerequisites - Course specific requirements - Applicants must have an Australian Bachelor's degree (or international equivalent).
- Postgraduate: Prerequisites - Course specific requirements - Specialisation - compulsory: At least two years (four semesters) of biology, including at least two semesters in any of the following areas of study at second-year level or above: biochemistry, microbiology, immunology, cell biology, genetics or biotechnology.
- Postgraduate: Prerequisites - Course specific requirements - WAM - Weighted Average Mark (WAM) 60%
- International: IELTS - 6.5 < 6.0 (PG minimum) - 6.5 IELTS (Academic) with no individual band less than 6.0.
- Note: This course may be subject to alternative or extra entry requirements depending on your life circumstances and/or work experience. For the complete entry requirements, please search for your course on the La Trobe website: latrobe.edu.au/courses
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