Postgraduate Courses
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Master of Science (Biotechnology)

The Master of Science (Biotechnology) is designed for graduates who seek knowledge and technological expertise in specific areas of cell and molecular biology, which are the basis for modern biotechnological research and development. After completing the common 24 credit point core of the Master of Science (SCIE911, SCIE912, SCIE913, SCIE914), students complete 48 credit points of discipline specific subjects as listed below chosen in consultation with the Biotechnology Masters Coordinator.

Course Program

Subjects

Session

Credit Points

BIOL980

Biotechnology

Autumn

12

BIOL981

Molecular Cell Biology

Autumn

12

BIOL982

Infection and Immunity

Spring

12

BIOL984

Applied Bioinformatics

Spring

12

Optional Subjects

The following subjects may be substituted for one or more of the core subjects after consultation with the Biotechnology Masters Coordinator.

BIOL991

Major Research Project

Autumn, Spring or Summer

24

BIOL992

Literature Review

Autumn, Spring or Summer

12

BIOL993

Research Project

Autumn, Spring or Summer

12

Further Information

Further information is available at http://coursefinder.uow.edu.au/ or email: science-enquiries@uow.edu.au

Last reviewed: 30 October, 2012