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Master of Biotechnology
RMIT University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
About this program
The RMIT Master of Biotechnology gives students in-depth knowledge of gene and protein technologies, bioinformatics, and microbiology and food science disciplines, combining classroom study with a strong component of hands-on laboratory practicals. Students can complete a semester of industry placement or a research project with a minor thesis, and analyse real-world data. Graduates work in biotechnology and pharmaceutical research and development, laboratory science, food and agtech, and regulatory roles.
Cost & duration
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Course structure
1 term of coursework
- Year 1 focuses on the development of core skills and knowledge, allowing you to specialise by selecting subjects relevant to the biotechnology stream that may include systems biology, functional genomics and proteomics, gene technologies, protein technology, bioinformatics, biotechnology and business, to name a few. Year 2 further develops your specialisation. Here you will choose subjects from a selected minor option (science, food technology, or clinical microbiology) and apply your skills through an opportunity to complete an optional work placement or research project with an institute or industry partner
Admissions
Academic requirements MC111P03 Master of Biotechnology An Australian bachelor degree with a GPA of at least 2.0 out of 4.0 in biological sciences, food science/technology, biotechnology, medicine, veterinary science, dentistry, agricultural science or chemical engineering, or equivalent. International qualifications are assessed for comparability to Australian qualifications, according to the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF). Prerequisites MC111P03 Master o
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