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Overview

Our Master of Science (Biotechnology) is designed for students with a previous degree in chemical sciences or biology. This course provides students with advanced education in the theory and practice of biotechnology preparing them for research-based careers or further education in the field.

After graduating, students can pursue employment in medicine and health, agriculture, pharmaceutical and environmental industries.

Check the Master of Science (Biotechnology) course handbook

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Requirements

Entry Requirements

Qualifications

Successful completion of a three-year Undergraduate Science degree in a biological or chemical science (e.g. biology, botany, biotechnology, zoology, agriculture, forestry, health sciences, veterinary science, chemistry) equivalent to an Australian Bachelor degree, with an average of at least 60% marks over the duration of the course.

Students, regardless of completing any of the above streams in Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Technology can be admitted.

Successful completion of a three-year Undergraduate Science degree in a biological or chemical science (e.g. biology, botany, biotechnology, zoology, agriculture, forestry, health sciences, veterinary science, chemistry) equivalent to an Australian Bachelor degree, with an average of at least 60% marks over the duration of the course.

Students, regardless of completing any of the above streams in Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Technology can be admitted.

Admission requirements

Meeting the minimum entry requirements for the course does not guarantee an offer of a place. See admission requirements for general information about the admission process.

English Requirements

PTEMin 58
IELTSMin 6.5
TOEFLMin 79

English Program Requirements

English language requirements

Satisfactory completion of one of the following:

IELTS overall band of 6.5 (Academic Module) with no individual band below 6.0
Swinburne’s English for Academic Purposes (EAP 5 Advanced level) with overall 70%, all skills 65% or above
or equivalent measures available at English language requirements.

Need to undertake an English assessment for entry?

A prerequisite for many courses, the Pearson Test of English (PTE Academic) can now be done at our Hawthorn campus.

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Career

Stretch your career further

Diagnostic services and pathology services
Forensic science laboratories
Wine industry and breweries
Scientific sales representatives/executives
Veterinary science
Associates to patent attorneys

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

32,595 / year

How to Apply

To apply online, you will need these supporting documents

Certified copies of your previous academic results.
Certified English language proficiency test results (IELTS, PTE or TOEFL).
Letters from your school or employer.
If you do not meet the Year 12 design prerequisite a portfolio will need to be submitted for assessment (except for the Swinburne Foundation Year (Design)).
A Statement of Activity if there is a gap in study (for example, if you graduated secondary education in 2017 and are applying for one of our courses in 2019, we will require a written statement of what you have been doing in 2018).

If you are applying for credit, you must include course outlines and translated (English) copies (if required) from your previous or current course.