Master of Molecular Biology

Acquire high-level knowledge and develop practical skills relevant to modern molecular biology research or industry practice.

With UQ's one year Master of Molecular Biology program, you can build practical skills as you experience laboratory techniques such as electrophoresis, polymerase chain reaction, endonuclease mapping, fluorescent reporters and expression vectors.

You'll develop an advanced knowledge of the structure and function of genes and the proteins they encode. Your study will cover genome sequencing, recombinant DNA technology and macromolecular structure determination. Through laboratory practicals, workshops, projects and directed study, you'll receive training in bioinformatics, molecular genetics, biomolecular structure and function, and immunology.

You'll also gain practical insights and crucial research skills by undertaking a research-focused internship or project with our industry partners. Plus you'll graduate equipped with high-level knowledge and skills relevant to modern molecular biology research or industry practice.

You'll graduate with the high-level knowledge and skills to achieve your goals in modern molecular biology research or industry practice.

Program highlights

• Study at an international powerhouse of teaching and research in chemical and molecular life sciences.
• Learn from scientists who have contributed to breakthroughs in safer vaccines, antibiotic resistance, viral infections and early breast cancer detection.
• Enhance your technical and research skills in core areas of molecular biology, protein technology and bioinformatics.
• Put theory into practice, build relationships with potential employers and mentors, and test career options.