Master of Biotechnology
The Australian National University
- Canberra, 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: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (2 years): 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
- Hold an accepted bachelor degree or international equivalent and meet the program-specific academic
- cognate-study and English language requirements.
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with 6.0 in each skill
- TOEFL iBT 81 overall with Reading 16 Writing 19 Listening 16 Speaking 19
- PTE Academic 64 overall with 60 in each skill
- Cambridge C1 Advanced 169 overall subject to program-specific higher requirements
Documents you’ll need
- Academic transcripts
- Graduation certificate where applicable
- English-language evidence where required
- Passport/identity documentation
- Program-specific supporting documents where required
How to apply
- Check the exact ANU program requirements
- prepare academic and English-language documents
- submit the international application through the ANU/UAC route shown on the official program page. HDR applicants should first identify a supervisor and follow college-specific pre-application requirements.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $39,225 AUD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $150 AUD |
| Deposit | $20,000 AUD |
Program details
| Campus | Acton Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | ANU College of Science and Medicine |
| Department | Research School of Biology |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 96 |
| Study pace | Standard |
| Post-study stay | 2 years |
| Scholarship note | ANU scholarships are available subject to scholarship-specific eligibility and application conditions. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
February 2026
Apply by
15 Dec 2026
32 days leftProgram starts
July 2026
Apply by
15 May 2027
183 days left
Scholarships
ANU scholarships are available subject to scholarship-specific eligibility and application conditions.
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The program takes 2 years.
The next deadline is 15 Dec 2026. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $39,225 AUD per year. The application fee is $150 AUD. The deposit is $20,000 AUD. The estimated living cost is $36,000 AUD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with 6.0 in each skill, TOEFL iBT 81 overall with Reading 16 Writing 19 Listening 16 Speaking 19, PTE Academic 64 overall with 60 in each skill, Cambridge C1 Advanced 169 overall subject to program-specific higher requirements.
ANU scholarships are available subject to scholarship-specific eligibility and application conditions.