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OpenMaster degree (coursework)Information Technology

Master of Biotechnology

ProviderThe University of Queensland
Course code: SIA-177678UniversityStudy area: Information TechnologyData JSON
AttendanceOn campus
Intakes & start datesPlease check the official website.

Course overview

Equip yourself with advanced scientific skills and the business, legal and regulatory understanding needed to translate discoveries from the laboratory to real life. The Master of Biotechnology program is designed for scientists who want to update their technical skills in core areas such as molecular biology, protein technology or bioinformatics, or acquire research laboratory experience. The program also suits legal or business professionals with some scientific background who want to learn about the latest technological developments. You will select from more than 30 courses, allowing you to tailor your studies to suit your interests and career goals.

Course record

CRICOS

00025B

Studies in Australia

Source: Studies in Australia course page. Course page URL: https://www.studiesinaustralia.com/courses-in-australia/the-university-of-queensland/courses/master-of-biotechnology.

Entry requirements

Postgraduate and higher courses usually use academic prerequisites, degree equivalence and English-language requirements.

Postgraduate entry

  • 2-year degree: A bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in any discipline, or A graduate certificate or graduate diploma (or equivalent) in biotechnology, or To have successfully completed 3 years of study towards an approved qualification at an overseas partner institution, with a formal pathway to the Master of Biotechnology. 1.5-year degree: A bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in biomedical science, biotechnology, science, bioinformatics, pharmacy or engineering. 1-year degree: A bachelor honours degree (or equivalent) in biomedical science, biotechnology, science, bioinformatics, pharmacy or engineering, including a minimum of one semester of full-time research (or equivalent). 2-year degree: A bachelor&#039
  • s degree (or equivalent) in any discipline, or A graduate certificate or graduate diploma (or equivalent) in biotechnology, or To have successfully completed 3 years of study towards an approved qualification at an overseas partner institution, with a formal pathway to the Master of Biotechnology. 1.5-year degree: A bachelor&#039
  • s degree (or equivalent) in biomedical science, biotechnology, science, bioinformatics, pharmacy or engineering. 1-year degree: A bachelor honours degree (or equivalent) in biomedical science, biotechnology, science, bioinformatics, pharmacy or engineering, including a minimum of one semester of full-time research (or equivalent).
English requirement
IELTS 6.5, no band below 6TOEFL iBT 79, no band below 20PTE Academic 58-64, no band below 50Cambridge C1 Advanced / C2 Proficiency 176-184, no band below 169

If the student's current English result is below the direct-entry requirement, consider the university's recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package. When the student successfully completes the approved pathway at the required level, the university may accept that pathway for English entry without requiring a new IELTS, TOEFL or PTE result. Always confirm exclusions for professional registration courses and the offer conditions.

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Past offer reference

Current-course cases first, supplemented by same-institution scored cases.

Scored cases
Source countriesMalaysia · China
Common pathwayFoundation background · Bachelor background
Target levelBachelor degree · Master degree
Offer fieldsComputer Science · Accounting
1
MalaysiaFoundation background
Bachelor of Computer ScienceBachelor degree · Computer Science · Offshore
GPA / 4.0GPA 3.83/4.0top band · approx. top 5%
2
MalaysiaFoundation background
Bachelor of Computer ScienceBachelor degree · Offshore
GPA / 4.0GPA 3.96/4.0top band · approx. top 5%
3
ChinaBachelor background
Master of Computer ScienceMaster degree · Master of Computer Science · Offshore
Percentage84.15%strong band · approx. top 15-20%
4
MalaysiaDiploma background
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)Bachelor degree · Electrical Engineering · Offshore
GPA / 4.0GPA 3.77/4.0top band · approx. top 5-10%
5
MalaysiaFoundation background
Bachelor of Computer ScienceBachelor degree · Data Science · Offshore
GPA / 4.0GPA 4.0/4.04.00 · top band · approx. top 5%

Campuses & intake dates

  • St Lucia