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Swinburne University of Technology (SUT)

Melbourne , Victoria ,Australia

Master of Science (Biotechnology)

Course description

This Master of Science (Biotechnology) aims to provide advanced education in the theory and practice of biotechnology and to prepare students for undertaking diverse types of employment or research-based careers, or further advanced education in this field, e.g. medicine and health, agriculture, pharmaceutical and environmental industries, biotechnology businesses, as well as the education sector. The course is specifically aimed at students who have a first degree in basic biological or chemical sciences e.g. botany, zoology, chemistry, biochemistry, microbiology, agriculture, veterinary science, but little prior education in biotechnology.
 
The course aims to provide in-depth studies of the key areas of biotechnology, including molecular biology, bioinformatics, medical, industrial, forensic and agricultural biotechnology, and the diverse applications of these areas, hence a prior degree or experience in biotechnology is not essential.
 
The Master of Science (Biotechnology) is part of a nested suite of courses that incorporates the Graduate Diploma of Science (Biotechnology) and is structured to provide flexible options that allow students to undertake studies to their desired level and focus on their field of interest, by choosing appropriate exit points, elective units and research project topics.

Course structure

To qualify for a Master of Science (Biotechnology), a student must complete 16 units (200 credit points) comprising:

  • 10 core units (125 credit points)
  • 6 elective units (75 credit points)
    being either
    - 6 elective units of 12.5 credit points each
    or
    - 4 elective units of 12.5 credit points each and 1 elective unit of 25 credit points

Campus Information

Hawthron

Main Campus - All programs run here

Intakes

  • Jan Deadline: Dec
  • Feb Deadline: May
  • March
  • April
  • May
  • June
  • July
  • Aug
  • Sep
  • Oct
  • Dec

Application Processing Time in Days: 10

Application Process

More Information Required
10 Days
Possible Interview Call from Institution
10 Days
Provisional / Unconditional Offer
10 Days
Visa Process
30 Days

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description IELTS (1.0 -9.0) TOEFL IBT (0-120) TOEFL CBT (0-300) PTE (10-90)
Expert 9 120 297-300 86-90
Very Good 8.5 115-119 280-293 83-86
Very Good 8 110-114 270-280 79-83
Good 7.5 102-109 253-267 73-79
Good 7 94-101 240-253 65-73
Competent 6.5 79-93 213-233 58-65
Competent 6 60-78 170-210 50-58
Modest 5.5 46-59 133-210 43-50
Modest 5 35-45 107-133 36-43
Limited 4 32-34 97-103 30-36
Extremely Limited < 4 < 31 < 93 < 30

Job Opportunity Potential

  • Working at Swinburne comes with a wide range of benefits that are continually reviewed and refined. These include flexible working arrangements, staff discounts and career development opportunities

    Join a vibrant community of academics, teachers, professionals and students, where your work can directly impact society.  

    Swinburne delivers excellence in teaching and research in science, technology, business, law, design and innovation. As a multi-sector provider, there are opportunities to apply for jobs in higher education, vocational education and pathways. There are also opportunities marketing and communications, customer service, information technology, finance, human resources and administration. 

    Our mission is to create economic and social impact through science, technology and innovation. In doing so, we want to attract those with similar values who can help us make a difference. 

    As an employer we promote diversity, support career development, provide flexibility and offer competitive salary packages. 

PSW Opportunity

  • 2 Years PSW available after completion of 2 years Master's Degree.
  • 3 Years PSW available after completion of Master by research Degree.

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

  • a Bachelor  degree or
  • a Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in an approved cognate field following on from a  Bachelor degree, or
  • a qualification deemed to be equivalent to any of the above.

Approved English Language Tests and Minimum Required Entry Scores for undergraduate and postgraduate courses
Provider / Program

Level of Entry

Undergraduate

(excluding courses listed in note (1) below) 

Undergraduate

education

law

professional degrees

psychology honours

psychological science

Undergraduate

Bachelor of Nursing

Postgraduate coursework

Psychological science honours

Bachelor of Exercise & Sport Science

Master of Dietetics

Master of Occupational Therapy

Master of Physiotherapy

Masters of Teaching (Primary) & (Secondary
IELTS (Academic Module)

 Overall 6.0
No individual band below 6.0

Overall 6.5
No individual band below 6.0 Overall 7.0
No individual band below 7.0^^ Overall 6.5
No individual band below 6.0 Overall 7.0
No individual band below 7.0 Overall 7.0, No individual band below 7.5 in speaking and Listening 
PTE Academic

50
(no communicative skill less than 50)  

58
(no communicative skill less than 50) 65
(no communicative skill less than 65)^^ 58
(no communicative skill less than 50) 66
(no communicative skill less than 58) 66
(no communicative skill less than 58)
TOEFL iBT

64
(no less than 13 in reading, 12 in listening, 18 in speaking, 21 in writing)

79
(no less than 13 in reading, 12 in listening, 18 in speaking 21 in writing)

94
(no less than 24 for reading, 24 for listening, 23 for speaking, 27 for writing)^^

79
(no less than 13 in reading, 12 in listening, 18 in speaking 21 in writing)

94
(no less than 25 in reading, 24 in listening, 23 in speaking, 27 in writing)

94
(no less than 25 in reading, 27 in listening, 25 in speaking, 27 in writing)

TOEFL iBT Home Edition Test^

64
(no less than 13 in reading, 12 in listening, 18 in speaking, 21 in writing)
79
(no less than 13 in reading, 12 in listening, 18 in speaking 21 in writing)
C1 Advanced*

169, no band less than 169 
176, no band less than 169 - 176, no band less than 169 185, no band less than 185 185 (No band less than 185)
Common European Framework
B2
B2 - B2 C1 C1
Linguaskill – General^
Overall score of 160-179 with no band less than 160
Duolingo English Test^
Overall score of 105-115
Overall score of 120-125 - -
Occupational English Test (OET)
Minimum of B (>350 marks) in each of listening, reading, writing and speaking