Master of Biotechnology
- Melbourne, Australia
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
A four-year degree applying biology and chemistry to medicine, Agriculture and industry.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Learners studying Biotechnology can develop the ability to develop discipline-specific knowledge
- Critically evaluate relevant evidence and communicate ideas using suitable professional or academic methods. These are indicative learning goals
- Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.
Career outcomes
- Biopharmaceutical sector
- Drug manufacturing
- Diagnostic systems for human or animal health
- Food production improvement
Curriculum
- Year 1: Biology
- Chemistry
- Mathematics and one other science. Year 2: Biotechnology
- Chemistry and one further subject. Year 3 focuses on Biotechnology and Chemistry
- Year 4 concentrates on Biotechnology with an industry work placement subject to availability.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Completed Australian bachelor degree (or overseas equivalent) in any or a relevant discipline; a minimum GPA is stated on some pages (mostly 2.0
- some 2.5 out of 4.0); relevant work experience is accepted for some courses
- Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in any or a named discipline; a minimum GPA is stated on 31 of 69 pages read (mostly 2.0 out of 4.0
- some 2.5); some pages allow professional work experience
Minimum GPA
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 79
- PTE Academic 58
- Cambridge 176
- IELTS Academic 6.5
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Proof of Identity
- Application Form
How to apply
- Review the program admission requirements. Prepare academic transcripts and supporting documents. Complete the institution application form. Submit proof of language proficiency if required. Pay the application fee if applicable. Await the admission decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $47,426 AUD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $100 AUD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Melbourne City |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | STEM College |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 192 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | RMIT University scholarship or tuition-support opportunities may vary by program, intake and applicant eligibility. Review current award conditions before applying. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
February 2027
Apply by
3 Mar 2027
109 days leftProgram starts
July 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Scholarships
RMIT University scholarship or tuition-support opportunities may vary by program, intake and applicant eligibility. Review current award conditions before applying.
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The program takes 2 years.
The next deadline is 3 Mar 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $47,426 AUD per year. The application fee is $100 AUD. The estimated living cost is $29,710 AUD.
The minimum GPA is 2. Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 79, PTE Academic 58, Cambridge 176, IELTS Academic 6.5.
RMIT University scholarship or tuition-support opportunities may vary by program, intake and applicant eligibility. Review current award conditions before applying.