Master of Biotechnology - Plant Agricultural Biotechnology

Cultivate innovative solutions to help solve global problems, with a qualification in plant agriculture biotechnology. In this field of study, you’ll gain knowledge and skills in plant molecular biology, genetic engineering, nucleic acid sequencing, disease diagnostics, and much more. You’ll develop multidisciplinary research and business skills needed to translate discoveries from the laboratory to real life. As a graduate you’ll find research and development opportunities with plant breeding and seed companies, government research labs and advisory bodies, agricultural diagnostic facilities, and more.

2-year degree (32 units of study)To be eligible to complete the degree in 2 years full-time (only available as full-time study), you'll need:a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in any discipline, ora graduate certificate or graduate diploma (or equivalent) in biotechnology, orto have successfully completed 3 years of study towards an approved qualification at an overseas partner institution, with a formal pathway to the Master of Biotechnology.You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 5.0 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification.1.5-year degree (24 units of study)If you have relevant prior learning or experience, you can reduce the number of courses you need to complete and graduate in less time.To be eligible to complete the degree in 1.5 years full-time (only available as full-time study), you'll need:a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in biomedical science, biotechnology, science, bioinformatics, pharmacy or engineering.You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 5.0 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification.1-year degree (16 units of study)If you have relevant prior learning or experience, you can reduce the number of courses you need to complete and graduate in less time.To be eligible to complete the degree in 1 year full-time (only available as full-time study), you'll need:a bachelor honours degree (or equivalent) in biomedical science, biotechnology, science, bioinformatics, pharmacy or engineering, including a minimum of one semester of full-time research (or equivalent).You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 5.0 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification.