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Master of Biotechnology (Biomedical)

  • Masters (Coursework)

Our Master of Biotechnology (Biomedical) focuses on innovative technologies for disease prediction and treatment.

Key details

Degree Type
Masters (Coursework)
Duration
2 years full-time
Course Code
3CM162, 072995M
Intake Months
Jul, Feb
International Fees
$50,500 per year / $101,000 total

About this course

Ready to drive progress in a top-ranking postgraduate degree?

Our Master of Biotechnology (Biomedical) focuses on innovative technologies for disease prediction and treatment.

Study locations

North Terrace

North Terrace Campus

What you will learn

  • Learn from active researchers in biomedical science.
  • Gain the latest industry insights from lab placements.
  • Take courses in entrepreneurship, innovation and intellectual property management.
  • Undertake a one-year independent research project.

You'll also gain access to the following internationally-renowned research facilities and centres:

  • Adelaide Proteomics Centre (APC)
  • Adelaide Microarray Centre (SAHMRI)
  • SA Genome Editing Facility (SAGE)
  • Genomics Facility (SAHMRI)
  • Confocal Microscopy
  • Adelaide Microscopy
  • Bioinformatics Hub.

Career pathways

You'll be at the cutting-edge of biotechnology, where major advances are influencing important issues such as vaccines, cancer and stem cell therapies. Due to the strong research focus, this degree is often used as a pathway to a PhD in biotechnology and biomedical science.


  • Ranked 85 globally world for Life Sciences and Medicine*
  • World-leaders in vaccine discovery for respiratory diseases
  • Univesity of Adelaide key player in Adelaide's BioMed City

*QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2022


Course structure

The Masters is a 48-unit program of advanced coursework, including core courses, a range of electives and a requirement to complete an 18-unit research project.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Engineering courses at University of Adelaide.
80.2%
Overall satisfaction
88.3%
Skill scale
73.9%
Teaching scale