OpenMaster degree (coursework)Natural and Physical Sciences

Master of Biotechnology and Bioinformatics

ProviderLatrobe University
Course code: SIA-200281UniversityStudy area: Natural and Physical SciencesCourse data availableData JSON

Course overview

Be a biotech trailblazer. The field of biotechnology is vast, varied and rapidly growing. Whether you want to create vaccines or explore genetic modification, we'll teach you what you need. In La Trobe's Master of Biotechnology and Bioinformatics, you'll learn to harness new and emerging technologies in human health, diagnostics, sustainability, food security and renewable energy. Develop the human skills and technical expertise to launch a career in a range of exciting industries. From biological products to pharmaceuticals, agriculture to nutrition: you'll be prepared to work in the fields that rely on this fast-growing area of science. This degree gives you more than flexibility in your career - it also gives you flexibility in how you study. In your final year, you could take an advanced bioinformatics pathway.

Entry requirements

Postgraduate and higher courses usually use academic prerequisites, degree equivalence and English-language requirements.

Postgraduate entry

Postgraduate: Prerequisites - Course specific requirements - Applicants must have an Australian Bachelors degree (or international equivalent).

  • Postgraduate: Prerequisites - Course specific requirements - Specialisation - compulsory: At least two years (four semesters) of biology, including at least two semesters in any of the following areas of study at second-year level or above: biochemistry, microbiology, immunology, cell biology, genetics or biotechnology.
  • Postgraduate: Prerequisites - Course specific requirements - WAM - Weighted Average Mark (WAM) 60%
  • International: IELTS - 6.5 < 6.0 (PG minimum) - 6.5 IELTS (Academic) with no individual band less than 6.0.

Note: This course may be subject to alternative or extra entry requirements depending on your life circumstances and/or work experience.

For the complete entry requirements, please search for your course on the La Trobe website: latrobe.edu.au/courses

English requirement
IELTS Academic 6.5

If your current English result is below direct entry, consider the university-recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package; successful completion at the required level can usually satisfy English entry without another English test.

Course curriculum

Course structure, credit points and subject sequence

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