Biotechnology And Bioinformatics (Master)
This course information is for local students only
Year
2012
Award
Master of Biotechnology and Bioinformatics
Length
2 years
Campuses
Melbourne
Course description
This laboratory-based course provides students with a broad range of skills, including data management. It has a strong research focus, and comprises coursework (50 per cent) and a research-based thesis (50 per cent). Students work in a specially-designed research laboratory with computer access.
Course structure
First-year coursework subjects include Techniques in Biotechnology, Bioinformatics, Proteomics and Genomics, Bio-Business Management, Recent Advances in Biotechnology, Science Communication Skills, Skills in Science and Practical Biotechnology. Second year focuses on the research thesis and each student is assigned a scientific mentor.
Subject details
Overseas study opportunities
Overseas study opportunities are available.
Please see
www.latrobe.edu.au/international/exchange
for more information
Fee type
Fees (Fee-Help available)
Annual (or Total) Tuition Fee (AUD)
23 360
Scholarships
A variety of scholarships and prizes are available for postgraduate students at La Trobe. Visit the postgraduate scholarships webpage for details http://www.latrobe.edu.au/scholarships/postgraduatesSelection
IELTS (Academic) - minimum overall band score of 6.5 with no individual band score less than 6.0; or
TOEFL Computer-Based Test - A minimum score of 233 with a score of 5 in essay writing; or
TOEFL Paper-based Test - A minimum score of 575 with a score of 5 or more in the test of Written English; or
TOEFL Internet-based Test - A minimum score of 88 with no individual score less than 22; or
Completion of the English for Further Studies Advanced Stage 5B certificate at PG (postgraduate) level available from La Trobe Melbourne; or
Approved equivalent.
Academic entry requirements
An Australian Bachelor’s degree with at least second-year university-level biology, or an approved international equivalent.
Semester starts
Semester 1 and 2 (February and July)
Additional information
Students may exit with a Postgraduate Diploma in Biotechnology and Bioinformatics after completing first year, but only if they decide not to proceed to the second year.
Career opportunities
Biotechnology and bioinformatics are rapidly growing fields worldwide. Graduates are qualified to work in nascent biotechnology enterprises in Australia and overseas.