Program Requirements
The Master of Biotechnology (Advanced) requires the completion of 96 units, which must consist of:
48 units from completion of the following coursework component:
18 units from completion of the following compulsory courses:
BIOL6162 Molecular Gene Technology
BIOL8702 Advanced Research Techniques
A minimum of 12 units from completion of courses from the following list:
BIOL8291 Research Presentation Skills
BIOL8700 Research Proposal
BIOL8704 Biology Literature Research Project
A maximum of 18 units from completion of courses from the following list:
BIOL6006 Genetics
BIOL6106 Biosecurity
BIOL6107 Advances in Medical and Plant Biochemistry
BIOL6108 Hallmarks of Cancer
BIOL6117 Cell Biology
BIOL6141 Infection and Immunity
BIOL6142 General Microbiology
BIOL6144 Advanced and Applied Immunology
BIOL6161 Genes: Replication and Expression
BIOL6163 Genomics and its Applications
BIOL6171 Biochemistry and Nutrition
BIOL6174 Cell Physiology in Health and Disease
BIOL6177 Advances in Molecular Plant Science
BIOL6191 Biology, Society and Ethics
BIOL6204 Genetics of Human Disease 1
BIOL6205 Genetics of Human Disease 2
BIOL6243 Bioinformatics and Functional Genomics
LAWS6504 Principles of Intellectual Property
MATH6100 Bioinformatics and Biological Modelling
MATH6208 Advanced Mathematical Bioinformatics
VCPG6001 Unravelling Complexity
A maximum of 12 units from completion of courses 6000- and 8000-level courses from the following subject areas:
CHEM Chemistry
NEUR Neuroscience
SCOM Science Communication
48 units from completion of the following research component:
BIOL8701 Research Project which must be undertaken twice, in consecutive periods
Students must achieve a minimum 70% weighted average mark in the coursework component and have the approval of the supervisor for the research project to continue to the research component.
Students who do not achieve a minimum 70% weighted average mark or do not have the approval of an identified supervisor will be transferred to the Master of Biotechnology.
Study Options
| Year 1 | BIOL8702 Advanced Research Techniques 12 units | BIOL8291 Research Presentation Skills 6 units | M.Biotech course from list 6 units | |
| BIOL8700 Research Proposal 12 units | BIOL6162 Molecular Gene Technology 6 units | M.Biotech course from list 6 units | ||
| Year 2 | BIOL8701 Research Project 6 to 24 units | |||
| BIOL8701 Research Project 6 to 24 units |
Admission Requirements
A Bachelor degree or international equivalent in a cognate discipline with a minimum GPA of 5.5/7, the approval of an identified supervisor for the research project/thesis and 2 courses in chemistry
All applicants must meet the University’s English Language Admission Requirements for Students.
Applicants with a Bachelor Degree or Graduate Certificate in a cognate discipline may be eligible for 24 units (one semester) of credit.
Applicants with a Graduate Diploma or Honours in a cognate discipline may be eligible for 48 units (one year) of credit.
Students must achieve a minimum 70% average mark in the first 48 units of coursework and have the approval of the supervisor for the research project.
Students who do not achieve a minimum 70% average mark in the first 48 units of coursework or have the approval of the supervisor for the research project will be transferred to the Master of Biotechnology program.
Cognate disciplines
Biochemistry, molecular biology and gene technology
Indicative fees
- Annual indicative fee for domestic students
- $29,280.00
For more information see: http://www.anu.edu.au/students/program-administration/costs-fees
- Annual indicative fee for international students
- $39,024.00
For further information on International Tuition Fees see: https://www.anu.edu.au/students/program-administration/fees-payments/international-tuition-fees
Scholarships
ANU offers a wide range of scholarships to students to assist with the cost of their studies.
Eligibility to apply for ANU scholarships varies depending on the specifics of the scholarship and can be categorised by the type of student you are. Specific scholarship application process information is included in the relevant scholarship listing.
For further information see the Scholarships website.
The Master of Biotechnology (Advanced) program is a two year advanced graduate coursework program. Students are required to complete 48 units of courses which if completed at the required level, will qualify them for the research year. Here they will complete 48 units of a research project, in which they carry out research in biotechnology area followed by a written thesis on their project. The program is designed to give students both theoretical and practical knowledge of modern biotechnology methodologies as it relates to biochemistry and molecular biology. The degree will qualify them for further higher research degrees, such as a PhD if completed at the required level.
Career Options
Graduates from ANU have been rated as Australia's most employable graduates and among the most sought after by employers worldwide.
The latest Global Employability University Ranking, published by the Times Higher Education, rated ANU as Australia's top university for getting a job for the fourth year in a row.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will be able to:
1. Demonstrate high level knowledge in the area of biotechnology;
2. Apply their knowledge in biotechnology to new problems;
3. Interpret, synthesize and critically analyse published literature of relevance to biotechnology;
4. Demonstrate basic and complex laboratory skills that are commonly used in biotechnology research;
5. Perform experimental work, interpret and analyse results, write reports and collate data into a thesis;
6. Communicate own research work to peers and research scientists;
7. Clearly present theory and results in both written and oral formats.
Further Information
New students in this program are eligible to apply for a Commonwealth Supported Place. Visit the following website for further information: http://www.anu.edu.au/students/scholarships/graduate-commonwealth-supported-places .
An indicative list of courses offered by Science can be found here
Academic Advice
The first step to enrolling in your new program is to seek academic advice in order to discuss the courses you will be studying. This is done by making an appointment to meet with the program convener (details below).
Your academic advice session is a great opportunity to discuss with the convener the direction in which you want your studies to go. The convener will be able to advise you about course selection and content of courses that you will undertake as part of your program. Ideally you should bring along a copy of your academic record/academic transcripts as these will greatly assist your convener when giving you course advice.
To book an appointment you can:
Email: rsb.studentadmin@anu.edu.au
Phone: 02 6125 1070
Please also bring along your Planning Your Program document that is available from the enrolment website and your Postgraduate coursework checklist for new students. These documents will help you plan your degree and assist you with finalising your enrolment.
Further enrolment information can also be found here.
An indicative list of courses offered by Science in 2016 can be found here.
Please follow each step and read through the additional information in the pdf guides, especially the ISIS enrolment guide in Step 2 and the How to enrol guide for new students in Step 3.
If you have any issues enrolling yourself through ISIS please contact us on 02 6125 2809 or email science.enquiries@anu.edu.au
Do you want to talk to someone before enrolling?
Contact RSB Student Administration at rsb.studentadmin@anu.edu.au
