Master of Biotechnology (Research Extensive)

Bachelor’s degree in biotechnology, science, bioinformatics, pharmacy, or engineering

For 1.5-year option: Bachelor’s Honours degree (or equivalent) + at least one semester of full-time research

Minimum GPA: 5.0 on UQ’s 7-point scale

English language proficiency (IELTS 6.5 overall)

The Master of Biotechnology (Research Extensive) at UQ provides a deeper and more hands-on research training than the standard Master’s. Students can choose from more than 30 elective courses across biotechnology fields such as medical, plant agriculture, synthetic biology, and industrial biotechnology. The program includes a year-long research project, giving students real laboratory experience under supervision of leading researchers. Through its integration of scientific, legal, regulatory, and commercialisation learning, the course is ideal for students who aim to translate lab discoveries into real-world biotech products, or who want to join a PhD program.

1. Review the UQ Master of Biotechnology (Research Extensive) program page for entry requirements.
2. Prepare your academic transcripts, degree certificate, and proof of prior research (if applying for the 1.5-year track).
3. Provide English test scores (IELTS or equivalent).
4. Apply via UQ’s online postgraduate application system.
5. Choose your study duration (1.5 or 2 years) while applying.
6. If accepted, discuss and finalize a research project with a potential supervisor.
7. Enroll in your coursework and research project, then commence your studies.