Master of Biotechnology (Advanced) (MBiotech(Adv))
Information valid for students commencing 2011
Duration
2 Years full-time (or part-time equivalent)
Commencing 2011
Semester 1 (06 Mar, 2011)
Semester 2 (01 Aug, 2011)
Program level
Postgraduate Coursework
Units
32
Program code
5402
Faculty
Teaching Location
St Lucia
Delivery mode
Internal
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
An honours degree in science/biotechnology/relevant area OR GCBiotech OR GDipBiotech OR Bachelor degree in related discipline with at least 2 years' approved work experience or research publications
Fees for Australian students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
How to Apply
Closing Date
To commence study in Semester 1 - January 31 of the year of commencement.
To commence study in Semester 2 - June 30 of the year of commencement.
Apply OnlineEnquiries for Australian students
Professor Ross Barnard
Email: m.cavanagh@uq.edu.au
Phone: 07 3365 6194
Why study the Master of Biotechnology (Advanced)?
There is currently a tremendous growth in the international biotechnology industry and allied service sector. Research and development managers require scientists with core technical skills, knowledge of commercial imperatives and current regulatory environments.
This Advanced Masters program is designed for scientists who want to update their technical and research skills in core areas such as molecular biology, protein technology or bioinformatics, and who wish to acquire more extended research laboratory research than is available through the three semester MBiotech. The program will provide a strong training for entry to a PhD.
