Master of Biotechnology (Biomedical)

Entry Requirements

Relevant bachelor degree or equivalent. Completed degree must be in Genetics, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology or related field.

IELTS: Overall band score of 6.5 and Band score of 6 in all bands; TOEFL Paper-based: total score of 577 with a minimum of 4.5 in the Test of Written English (TWE) or Internet-based: total score of 79 with a minimum of 21 in Writing, 18 in Speaking and 13 in Reading and Listening; Pearson Test of English (Academic) overall score of 58 and Skills profile of no less than 50 in all skills; and Cambridge English-Advanced (CAE): Overall score of 176 and Individual score of 169 in all skills.

Course Details

Ready to drive progress in a top-ranking postgraduate degree?

Our Master of Biotechnology (Biomedical) focuses on innovative technologies for disease prediction and treatment.

What will you do?

• Learn from active researchers in biomedical science.
• Gain the latest industry insights from lab placements.
• Take courses in entrepreneurship, innovation and intellectual property management.
• Undertake a one-year independent research project.

You’ll also gain access to the following internationally-renowned research facilities and centres:

• Adelaide Proteomics Centre (APC)
• Adelaide Microarray Centre (SAHMRI)
• SA Genome Editing Facility (SAGE)
• Genomics Facility (SAHMRI)
• Confocal Microscopy
• Adelaide Microscopy
• Bioinformatics Hub.

Where could it take you?

You’ll be at the cutting-edge of biotechnology, where major advances are influencing important issues such as vaccines, cancer and stem cell therapies. Due to the strong research focus, this degree is often used as a pathway to a PhD in biotechnology and biomedical science.