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Master of Science specialising in Biotechnology

Our Master of Science is all about research skills, lifelong learning and industry-relevant professional development.

The Biotechnology specialisation has a strong focus on entrepreneurship, preparing you for the changing – and challenging – demands of the sector.

Build in-depth knowledge of the latest technologies and methodologies in biotechnology, such as genetic engineering, bioinformatics and molecular biology. Learn how to plan and execute laboratory experiments to solve real-world research problems. Understand the innovation process and key aspects of commercialisation. Identify new product opportunities and collaborate in teams to meet them. Choose specialised electives – from animal biotechnology to project management. Get a unique opportunity to undertake a year-long research project, open to academically advanced students only*. Study alongside active research experts, working at the cutting edge of biotechnology, where major advances are influencing vaccines, cancer and stem cell therapies. You’ll graduate prepared for dynamic careers in pharmaceuticals, healthcare, agriculture and environmental management. With its strong research focus, you can also use this degree as a pathway to a PhD.

Campus Information

Adelaide City, Mount

The campus encompasses precincts at both the east and west ends of the city. Adelaide City Campus – West features cutting-edge creative studios and modern learning spaces, as well as unique facilities like the Architecture Museum and SASA Gallery. Adelaide City – West is also surrounded by live music venues, and borders Adelaide’s biomedical precinct, where significant and groundbreaking medical research occurs.

Intakes

Feb
July

Application Processing Time in Days: 20

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description	IELTS (1.0 -9.0)	TOEFL IBT (0-120)	TOEFL CBT (0-300)	PTE (10-90)
Expert	9	120	297-300	86-90
Very Good	8.5	115-119	280-293	83-86
Very Good	8	110-114	270-280	79-83
Good	7.5	102-109	253-267	73-79
Good	7	94-101	240-253	65-73
Competent	6.5	79-93	213-233	58-65
Competent	6	60-78	170-210	50-58
Modest	5.5	46-59	133-210	43-50
Modest	5	35-45	107-133	36-43
Limited	4	32-34	97-103	30-36
Extremely Limited	< 4	< 31	< 93	< 30

Job Opportunity Potential

At Adelaide University, you’ll build a strong foundation in research, innovation and product development that prepares you for real-world roles in biotech. You could help bring new medical treatments to life, support the safe and effective delivery of cutting-edge therapies or analyse complex biological data to inform health discoveries. Your skills might also help ensure the quality of scientific processes, coordinate research projects or contribute to the development of vaccines that protect communities worldwide.

You could also be a:

Biomedical scientist
Research associate
Biotech patent analyst
Diagnostic technician
Clinical trial associate
Bioinformatician
Medical writer
Quality assurance officer
Biotech project manager
Vaccine development scientist.

PSW Opportunity

Post Study Work Steam Renames to Post Higher Education Work Steam.

Bachelor degree holders including honours can get upto 2 years of post study stay
Master by course work and extended (with a duration exceeding 2 years) can stay upto 2 years
Masters by research (with a duration exceeding 2 years) and PhD holder can stay upto 3 years
The Maximum eligible age to apply for PSW will be reduced to 35 years of age from 50 years of age for all applicants

Due to the Australian Indian Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement signed by the 2 countries, according to which:

Indian students completing bachelor degree including honours can stay upto 2 years
Bachelor degree with First class honours in STEM including ICT can stay upto 3 years
Masters by coursework in extended researched (with a duration exceeding 2 years) can stay upto 3 years
PhD students can stay upto 4 years

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible, an applicant must have achieved at least one of the following minimum entry requirements and demonstrate they fulfil any essential criteria for admission. In cases where there are more eligible applicants than available places, admission will be competitive with ranks based on the entry criteria.

A completed bachelor (AQF level 7) or bachelor honours (AQF level 8) degree in a discipline aligned with the selected specialisation from a recognised higher education institution; OR
A completed graduate certificate (AQF level 8) or higher from a nested program or discipline aligned with the selected specialisation from a recognised higher education institution.

This degree requires a Grade Point Average (GPA) equivalent to an Adelaide University 5.0 on a 7-point scale for entry.

Aligned disciplines for each specialisation include:

Biotechnology - genetics, biochemistry, molecular biology or related;
Environment and Conservation - ecology, environmental chemistry and biology (or related), earth science;
Global Food and Nutrition Science - food and nutrition;
Medical Radiation Physics - science (physics), engineering;
Sustainable Georesources - earth science, geology, geophysics, environmental geoscience, mineral geoscience.

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Adelaide University

Adelaide, South Australia, Australia