Master of Biotechnology
RMIT University
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00122A
The Master of Biotechnology focuses on the study of living systems to address challenges in the environment, health or food science.Students will explore gene and protein technologies, bioinformatics, and various microbiology and food science disciplines, both in the classroom and via a strong component of hands-on laboratory practicals.This program includes an option to complete one semester of either work experience in the form of an industry placement, or a research project where you’ll complete minor thesis.All students have the opportunity to analyse real-world data when they undertake a research project.
Structure
This program emphasises the practical application of new knowledge and technologies, and includes an optional semester of work experience or a research project.Year one focuses on the development of core skills and knowledge, allowing you to specialise by selecting subjects relevant to the biotechnology stream that may include systems biology, functional genomics and proteomics, gene technologies, protein technology, bioinformatics, biotechnology and business, to name a few.Year two further develops your specialisation. Here you will choose courses from a selected minor option (science, food science or clinical microbiology) and apply your skills through an opportunity to complete an optional work placement or research project with an institute or industry partner.
Subjects
- Clinical Microbiology
- Food Microbiology
- Food Science
Standard entry requirements
An Australian bachelor degree with a GPA of at least 2.0 out of 4.0 in biological sciences, food science/technology, biotechnology, medicine, veterinary science, dentistry, agricultural science or chemical engineering, or equivalent.International qualifications are assessed for comparability to Australian qualifications, according to the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).
Recognition
Depending on the courses chosen: Australian Society for Microbiology; Australian Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology; American Society for Microbiology; Australasian Plant Pathology Society; British Mycological Society; Australian Institute of Biology; International Society for Human and Animal Mycology; The Society for Ecotoxicology and Chemistry; The Asian Fisheries Society; The World Aquaculture Society; The Zoological Society of London; The Australasian Society for Ecotoxicology; The Australian Society for Limnology
Study pathways
Relevant work experience at an appropriate level and duration is recognised as an equivalent to 1 full-time semester or 1 part-time year. Applications for recognition of work experience are assessed on an individual basis.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Bundoora | International: $76,800 | No |
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| Melbourne City | International: $76,800 | No |
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Further information
Students who have not successfully completed a microbiology course at undergraduate level, or an equivalent, will be required to enrol in second year microbiology during their first semester. Credit points from the second year microbiology will not count towards the completion of the program.
