Master of Molecular Biology Research Extensive
Master of Molecular Biology Research Extensive
Get a head start in molecular biology research. If your goal is to work at the coalface of molecular biology research, this two-year program will give you a head start. It’ll enhance your technical and research skills in core areas of molecular biology, protein technology and bioinformatics through a two-…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Get a head start in molecular biology research.
If your goal is to work at the coalface of molecular biology research, this two-year program will give you a head start. It’ll enhance your technical and research skills in core areas of molecular biology, protein technology and bioinformatics through a two- or three-semester laboratory immersion. You can undertake the research within university laboratories, in an industry setting with co-supervision by one of our academics, or as a placement under an industry-based supervisor in a company, government department or other suitable organisation.
You’ll learn the latest techniques in molecular biology, like protein engineering, artificial evolution, enzymology, high-throughput screening, bioinformatics, ancestral sequence reconstruction, fundamental methods of molecular cloning, protein purification and LC-MS analysis of small molecules.
You’ll also learn how to formulate a hypothesis, design and execute experiments, and become familiar with Australian safety standards. Regular consultations with your supervisor allow you to discuss progress and receive feedback and guidance.
In your last semester, you’ll hone your scientific communication skills when you present your findings in a scientific manuscript suitable for publication in a relevant scientific journal, and for peer review to your lab group members.
Career possibilities
Postgraduate study can take you anywhere. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:
Analytical biochemist
Genetic pathologist
Immunologist
Biotechnologist
Environmental biologist
Biomedical science lecturer
Bioinformatician
Biopharmaceutical scientist
Microbiologist
Embryologist
REQUIREMENTS
It’s possible to complete this degree in 2 years or 1.5 years depending on your qualifications and experience.
You can apply for any duration as long as you meet the entry requirements. You may also be eligible to apply for credit or exemptions to shorten your degree further. You’ll graduate with the same qualification no matter how long you take to complete the degree.
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 a relevant discipline (see below).
You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 5.5 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 honours degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline (see below).
You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 5.5 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
The University of Queensland (UQ) is in the world’s top 50 universities. It is internationally renowned for its academic excellence and is the winner of more national teaching awards than any other Australian university. UQ is a member of the Universities 21 and a founding member of the Group of Eight (Go8) universities and a member of Universities Australia. UQ is a multicultural hub home to nearly 20,200 international students from 142 countries. Based in Brisbane, UQ has three campuses with advanced facilities and centres to support its students.
