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Master of Biotechnology

Griffith University

  • Brisbane, Gold Coast, Australia
  • 2 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Master

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About the program

A four-year degree applying biology and chemistry to medicine, Agriculture and industry.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: no
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (2 years): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: yes

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

  • Recognised bachelor degree or higher from a recognised institution
  • With related prior study or professional experience where required by the program

Accepted academic background

Recognised bachelor degree, Relevant bachelor degree for specialist programs, Approved equivalent professional qualification where accepted

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5 overall with no band below 6.0
  • TOEFL iBT 79 with no sub-score below 19
  • PTE Academic 55 overall with no score below 47
  • ISLPR 3+ each skill
  • Michigan English Test 55 overall with no score below 47

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic transcripts
  • Graduation certificate if completed
  • English language evidence
  • Passport
  • Program-specific documents such as portfolio
  • audition
  • interview evidence
  • CV or research proposal where required

How to apply

  1. Choose the degree in Griffith Degree Finder
  2. Check academic and English entry requirements
  3. Prepare certified academic transcripts and English evidence
  4. Apply through Griffith International Online Application System or an authorised representative
  5. Accept the offer and arrange payment through the official process.

Other costs

Tuition per year$30,000 AUD
Application fee$50 AUD
Deposit_

Program details

CampusGold Coast, Brisbane South (Nathan)
Faculty or schoolGriffith Sciences
DepartmentSchool of Environment and Science
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value160
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay2 years
Scholarship noteInternational Academic Merit Scholarship offers 20% tuition fee reduction for eligible international coursework students; Vice Chancellor’s International Scholarship offers up to 50% tuition fee reduction; research scholarships may cover tuition, OSHC and living allowance for eligible HDR applicants

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    March 2026

    Apply by

    8 Feb 2027

    87 days left

  • Program starts

    July 2026

    Apply by

    21 Jun 2027

    220 days left

Scholarships

International Academic Merit Scholarship offers 20% tuition fee reduction for eligible international coursework students; Vice Chancellor’s International Scholarship offers up to 50% tuition fee reduction; research scholarships may cover tuition, OSHC and living allowance for eligible HDR applicants

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Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 2 years.