Master of Biotechnology

    Master of Biotechnology

    Duration1 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    AUD 39,937 / year(s)
    Next IntakeJuly 27, 2026

    Master of Biotechnology

    About

    Equip yourself with advanced scientific skills and the business, legal and regulatory understanding needed to translate discoveries from the laboratory to real life.

    Our Master of Biotechnology integrates practical scientific training with commercialisation and innovation, giving you a dynamic mix of skills that are highly sought after across biotechnology and a broad range of industries in Australia and overseas.

    This flexible program is designed for scientists or industry professionals from business, finance or law with a science background who want to learn about the latest technological developments.

    You’ll learn from entrepreneurial scientists who have successfully commercialised their discoveries in this rapidly emerging industry. You'll receive hands-on training applying cutting-edge techniques in state-of-the-art laboratory and research facilities similar to professional working environments.

    Select from more than 30 courses, allowing you to tailor your studies to suit your interests and career goals. Specialise in one of 5 fields of biotechnology study: animal agriculture, medical, molecular imaging, plant agriculture, or synthetic biology and industrial.

    Put your learning into practice through internships, placements and international study options that focus on research and development, commercialisation, marketing and the business of science.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 4 point scale where 2 is a pass.

    Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 4 point scale where 2 is a pass.

    Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 5 point scale where 2 is a pass.

    Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 5 point scale where 2 is a pass.

    None of the above

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 64
    • IELTSMin 6.5
    • TOEFLMin 87

    English Program Requirements

    English language requirements

    IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ

    TOEFL iBT (including Paper Edition) - Overall 87, listening 19, reading 19, writing 21 and speaking 19.

    PTE Academic - Overall Score of 64 and 60 in all sub bands.

    BE - A minimum overall grade of 4 plus a minimum grade of C in all macro skills.

    CES - Overall 176 and 169 in all sub bands.

    OET is not accepted.

    There are other ways to meet the English language requirements. For some programs, additional conditions apply.

    Learn how to meet the English language requirements

    Career

    Career possibilities

    Postgraduate study can take you anywhere. Depending on which field you choose, here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:

    • Nanotechnology and biosensor application specialist
    • Diagnostic test developer
    • Business plan analyst
    • Pharmaceutical producer
    • University researcher
    • Venture capital consultant
    • Plant breeding, engineering, cropping or horticulture specialist
    • Plant and animal geneticist
    Software Developer

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    39,937 / year(s)
    Application Fee 150

    Master of Biotechnology

    University of Queensland

    University of Queensland

    Australia

    Australia, Brisbane