Overview

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. The Biotechnology program is offered by Macquarie University.

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 Opportunities

Biochemist

Biological or clinical technician

Biomanufacturing specialist

Business development manager

Clinical researcher

Medical scientist

Microbiologist

Process development scientist

Research and development manager

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Macromolecules

Advanced Biochemistry and Cell Biology

Biochemistry and Cell Biology

Microbiology and Molecular Biology

Analysis and Measurement

Molecular Biology and Genomics

Genetics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-06 00:00:00
Starting 2027-02-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-08 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

160 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Sydney, Australia

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS CODE: 084698K

2 years

AQF level 7 bachelor's degree in a related area, or recognised equivalent

1 year

AQF level 7 bachelor's degree incorporating all of the following areas of study: biochemistry, chemistry, microbiology and molecular biology, or recognised equivalent and a WAM of 65

Related fields for prior qualifications

Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Biomedical Sciences, Microbiology, Biology, Industrial Biology, Pharmacy, Genetic Engineering, Biotechnology Engineering, Medical Science, Medical Laboratory Technology, Medicine, Veterinary Medicine, Chemistry, Biomolecular Sciences, Chemical Engineering

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

48400 AUD / year

≈ 48400 AUD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

34400 AUD / year

≈ 34400 AUD / year

Additional Details

National students:

Domestic Commonwealth supported place also offered

Living costs

Sydney

Australia

1882 - 3547 AUD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Macquarie has one of the most generous international scholarship programs in Australia.

This includes a wide variety of long and short term opportunities for international students. The range of scholarships available can depend on the country you are from, with other eligibility factors including your field of study and academic or sporting achievements.

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