Biotechnology And Bioinformatics (Master)
This course information is for local students only
Year
2012
Award
Master of Biotechnology and Bioinformatics
Length
2 years full-time or up to 4 years part-time
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
Application
Apply directly to the University up to two weeks prior to the commencement of the course. Visit our postgraduate website to download an application form.
Fee type
Fees (Fee-Help available)
Annual (or Total) Tuition Fee (AUD)
Indicative (2012): $20,580 per 120 credit points.
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/postgraduatesPrerequisites
Bachelor degree including at least second-year university-level biology.
Semester starts
Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)
Additional information
Students may exit with a Postgraduate Diploma in Biotechnology and Bioinformatics after completing first year.
Career opportunities
Biotechnology and bioinformatics are both rapidly growing fields worldwide. Graduates are qualified to work in nascent biotechnology enterprises in Australia and overseas.