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OpenMaster degree (coursework)Information Technology

Master of Biotechnology

ProviderThe University of Western Australia (UWA)
Course code: SIA-202484UniversityStudy area: Information TechnologyData JSON
AttendanceOn campus
Intakes & start datesPlease check the official website.

Course overview

Biotechnology is central to our lives. The use of plants, animals and bacteria, enhanced by areas such as genetics, genomics and synthetic biology, gives rise to new food, fibre and biochemical production routes, and new strategies for environmental protection and stewardship, all central requirements as the global population increases over the coming decades. You will study the theory of genetics and molecular biology and receive world-class training in next generation practical techniques such as proteomics, metabolomics, genomics, and synthetic biology. These core skills will be complemented by bioinformatics practices.

Course record

CRICOS

00126G

Studies in Australia

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

Entry requirements

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

Postgraduate entry

a Bachelor of Science, or an equivalent qualification, as recognized by UWA

  • the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 50 percent
  • met the prerequisite for the chosen specialization
  • For the Biochemistry and Molecular Biology specialization an applicant must have
  • successfully completed intermediate units at a tertiary level in Biochemistry, or equivalent, as recognized by UWA
  • successfully completed intermediate units at a tertiary level in Molecular Biology, or equivalent, as recognized by UWA
  • For the Environmental and Agricultural Biotechnology specialization, an applicant must have successfully completed Chemistry ATAR, or CHEM1003 Introductory Chemistry equivalent, as recognized by UWA
  • For the Genetics and Genomics specialization, an applicant must have successfully completed intermediate units at a tertiary level in Genetics, or equivalent, as recognized by UWA
  • For the AQUAtech specialization an applicant must have successfully completed Chemistry ATAR, or equivalent, as recognized by UWA
  • For the Synthetic Biology specialization an applicant must have successfully completed intermediate units at a tertiary level in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology or Genetics, or equivalent, as recognized by UWA
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 countriesChina
Common pathwayBachelor background
Target levelBachelor degree
Offer fieldsBachelor of Arts (English and Literary Studies)
1
ChinaBachelor background
Bachelor of Arts (English and Literary Studies)Bachelor degree · Bachelor of Arts (English and Literary Studies) · Offshore
gpa 4GPA 2.76/4.02.76/4.00 · lower band · approx. top 30-35%

Campuses & intake dates

  • Crawley