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Master of Biotechnology (Professional)
Deakin University, Melbourne/Geelong, VIC, Australia
About this program
Become an in-demand expert and create innovative solutions to global challenges with a Master of Biotechnology (Professional) at Deakin, from pioneering medical advancements to cutting-edge solutions for food, agricultural and environmental issues, gaining advanced technical skills to build a global career effecting positive change. Undertake up to 500 hours of placements with organisations specialising in food innovation, agricultural biotechnology, disease monitoring and analytical testing, such as Symbio Laboratories, Agromillora, CSIRO and Australian Clinical Labs. Learn under globally recognised researchers and discover how to apply your specialist knowledge across genetic, chemical, industrial and agricultural settings. Your biotechnology expertise will be complemented by skills in statistical data analysis, coding and research alongside a well-developed understanding of the commercial biotechnology environment.
Fees & duration
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Course structure
- Academic Integrity and Respect at Deakin (0-credit-point compulsory unit)
- Career Tools for Employability
- Laboratory and Fieldwork Safety Induction Program. Core units: Agricultural Biotechnology
- Molecular Biotechnology
- Biostatistics 1
- Professional Research Practice
- Nanobiotechnology
- Industrial Biotechnology
- Applied Bioinformatics Plus a 9-credit-point pathway: Research (Research Project Planning, Research Project, Research Project Advanced), Industry Practice (Industry Practice Planning, Synthetic Biology, Green Chemistry and Industrial Bioprocessing, Industry Practice A/B/), or Advanced Discipline coursework
Admissions
To be considered for admission to this degree you will need to meet at least one of the following criteria: completion of a bachelor degree or higher in a related science discipline (e.g. biochemistry, molecular biology, microbiology, immunology, cell biology, genetics, bioengineering, biotechnology, food science, pathology, pharmacology, botany or zoology); completion of a bachelor degree in any discipline plus two years' relevant work experience
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