Biotechnology (Master)

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This course information is for local students only

Year

2012

Award

Master of Biotechnology

Length

18 months

Campuses

Melbourne

Course description

This course gives students the broad range of skills required to succeed in the rapidly developing field of biotechnology, and provides the ideal molecular biotechnology background for students who want to complement their biotechnology skills with legal or business studies.

Course structure

Students undertake four semesters' (18 months) study, including a summer semester, completing subjects to the value of 180 credit points.

Subject details

Melbourne

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/postgraduates

Selection

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

Approved international qualification equivalent to an Australian Bachelor's degree containing at least two years (four semesters) of biology and at least one of biochemistry, microbiology, immunology, cell biology, genetics, biotechnology, botany, pharmacology or pharmacy.

Semester starts

Semester 1 and 2 (February and July)

Additional information

The Master of Biotechnology program will not qualify students to enrol in a PhD.

Career opportunities

Graduates can work at a technical level in the biotechnology industry.