Master of Biotechnology (2 years)
Master of Biotechnology (2 years)
Summary With the world population rapidly growing, the need for products and technologies that can produce sustainable food sources, create cleaner fuels, reduce our environmental footprint and combat disease also grows. Biotechnology, which has been employed for thousands of years in agriculture, food production and medicine, utilises cellular and biomolecular…
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Summary
With the world population rapidly growing, the need for products and technologies that can produce sustainable food sources, create cleaner fuels, reduce our environmental footprint and combat disease also grows. Biotechnology, which has been employed for thousands of years in agriculture, food production and medicine, utilises cellular and biomolecular processes to develop such products and technologies.
In the Master of Biotechnology, you’ll advance your knowledge in areas such as bioethics, protein discovery, molecular genomics, medical biotechnology and functional proteomics. Such knowledge will equip you with a core competency in advanced molecular biotechnology approaches so that you’re primed for a career that is vital to improving our lives and the health of our planet.
Key features
Broaden your knowledge and skills
Develop your capabilities in areas such as molecular biology, protein biochemistry, proteomics and applied microbiology. Gain a valuable set of interdisciplinary and practical skills
Build connections between theoretical knowledge and practical application in the biotech industry. Acquire capabilities to publish your research
Advance your skills in critical thinking, experimental design and writing for peer-reviewed scientific literature. Collaborate with and learn from leading scientists
Learn from experts in chemistry and biomolecular sciences, biological sciences, computing and statistics.
Career Outcomes
Professions
Biochemist
Biological or clinical technician
Biomanufacturing specialist
Business development manager
Clinical researcher
Medical scientist
Microbiologist
Process development scientist
Research and development manager
Employers
Agricultural biotechnology companies
Biomedical companies
Consulting firms
Government agencies and departments
Hospitals
Pharmaceutical companies
Research institutes
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Ranked in the top 200 universities in the world, Macquarie University is considered one of Australia’s best universities, producing graduates that are among the most sought-after professionals in the world (ranked #1 in Sydney for graduate employment rate, QS Graduate Employability Rankings, 2022). Uniquely located in the heart of Sydney, Australia’s largest high-tech precinct, Macquarie brings together more than 45,000 students and 3000 staff in one thriving hub of discovery. Our campus spans 126 hectares, with open green space that gives our community the freedom to think and grow. We have recently invested more than one billion dollars in our facilities and infrastructure so our students and staff can thrive on a campus that is dynamic, sustainable, and built for collaboration. Students from over 120 countries are warmly welcomed into the Macquarie community and benefit from special ongoing academic, language and wellbeing support throughout their study. Macquarie has one of the most generous scholarship programs in Australia, providing many opportunities each year for international students to undertake studies here.
