The Master of Biotechnology Studies is a 72-unit program which is offered jointly by the Faculty of Science and Engineering and the Faculty of Health Sciences.
The course articulates with the Graduate Certificate in Biotechnology and the Graduate Diploma in Biotechnology, and the sequentially developed topics allow progression through the three awards. Candidates who have completed either of these courses are awarded credit for related topics.
Applicants must normally have completed, with a Credit average or better, an approved degree in a biological, agricultural or medical science, at an approved tertiary institution. However, the Biotechnology Examinations Board may, under certain circumstances and subject to specific conditions, admit others who can show evidence of fitness for candidature.
The course aims to develop graduates who are able to function as practitioners in the interdisciplinary, global research-intensive biotechnology industry. It is designed to enhance graduates#39; abilities to contribute to the development of scientifically sound, ethical and culturally sensitive solutions to complex problems for the economic and social benefit of society. It aims to develop graduates who work effectively within team environments and improve their practice through critical reflection and learning.
On successful completion of the course, graduates should be able to:
To qualify for the Master of Biotechnology Studies, a student must complete 72 units with a grade of P or NGP or better in each topic, according to the program of study below.
Except with permission of the Biotechnology Examinations Board, no topic may be attempted more than twice.
BIOL9004 DNA to Genome GE (4.5 units)
BIOL9005 Protein to Proteome GE (4.5 units)
BTEC9001 BioBusiness GE (9 units)
BTEC9003 Legal, Ethical and Social Aspects of Bioscience GE (4.5 units)
BTEC9006 Professional Skills for Biotechnology (4.5 units)
BTEC9000A Biotechnology Research Project (Medicine) (4.5/27 units) AND
BTEC9000B Biotechnology Research Project (Medicine) (4.5/27 units) AND
BTEC9000C Biotechnology Research Project (Medicine) (4.5/27 units) AND
BTEC9000D Biotechnology Research Project (Medicine) (4.5/27 units) AND
BTEC9000E Biotechnology Research Project (Medicine) (4.5/27 units) AND
BTEC9000F Biotechnology Research Project (Medicine) (4.5/27 units)
OR
BTEC9700A Biotechnology Research Project (Biology) (4.5/27 units) AND
BTEC9700B Biotechnology Research Project (Biology) (4.5/27 units) AND
BTEC9700C Biotechnology Research Project (Biology) (4.5/27 units) AND
BTEC9700D Biotechnology Research Project (Biology) (4.5/27 units) AND
BTEC9700E Biotechnology Research Project (Biology) (4.5/27 units) AND
BTEC9700F Biotechnology Research Project (Biology) (4.5/27 units)
Select 18 units from the following:
BIOL9013 Integrating Molecular Biosciences GE* (4.5 units)
BTEC9002 Molecular Biotechnology (4.5 units)
BTEC9007 Protein Biotechnology (4.5 units)
BTEC9008 Industrial and Pharmaceutical Biotechnology GE (4.5 units)
BTEC9010 Medical Biotechnology GE (4.5 units)
BTEC9011 Plant Science to Food Biotechnology GE (4.5 units)
BTEC9012 Environmental Biotechnology GE (4.5 units)
*Enrolment into this topic requires the permission of the Topic Coordinator.
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