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Course Overview
Eligibility
Career & Study Pathways
Quality & Recognition
Course Content
The Microbial World
Core unit, 12.5 credit points
Concepts of Biotechnology
Core unit
Biotechnology of Genes and Proteins
Core unit
Environmental Biotechnology
Core unit
Minor Research Project
Core unit
Research Methods in Science
Core unit
Biotechnology
Core unit (Masters level)
Advanced Topics in Biotechnology
Core unit (Masters level)
Advanced Topics in Biotechnology II
Core unit (Masters level)
Advanced Biochemistry
Core unit (Masters level)
Microbes in the Environment
Elective unit, 12.5 credit points
Applications of Bioinformatics
Elective unit, 12.5 credit points
Major Research Project
Elective unit, 25.0 credit points
Forensic and Analytical Science
Elective unit
Environmental Management
Elective unit
Communicable Disease Control
Elective unit
Statistical Practice 1
Elective unit
Common Questions
To qualify for the Master of Science (Biotechnology), students must complete 16 units totalling 200 credit points, comprising 10 core units (125 credit points) and 6 elective units (75 credit points). The elective component can be 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.
Yes. Completing 6 core units and 2 elective units entitles you to the Graduate Diploma of Science (Biotechnology), while completing an additional 4 core units and 3 or 4 elective units entitles you to the full Masters degree.
For 2026, the yearly tuition fee is approximately AUD $37,410 for domestic students, with a total course fee of approximately AUD $74,820. The indicative international student fee is AUD $46,130 per year. Fees are estimates only and subject to change based on individual circumstances at enrolment.
The Master of Science (Biotechnology) at Swinburne has strong industry connections with organisations including CSIRO, Melbourne Pathology, Eastern Health, and Epworth Hospital. The course also offers Work Integrated Learning opportunities through these partnerships.
Students will develop extensive laboratory skills in key areas including biochemistry and biotechnology, critical thinking and problem solving, microbiology and bioinformatics, communication skills, and research project skills.
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