Master of Biotechnology (Biomedical) (MBiotech(Biomed))

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Detailed Program Information

Program Code
MBIB

Program Faculty
Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology

Academic Year
2016

These Program Rules should be read in conjunction with the University's policies (https://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies).

Overview

This program explores the full spectrum of the biotechnology sector, spanning the discovery, research and development phases. Students will be exposed to a range of technology platforms, and develop highly competitive laboratory, research and project management skills. In addition, students will examine many of the contemporary issues related to biotechnology, including compliance and regulation, commercialisation and risk management strategies.
Biomedical research and its applications are a key focus of the curriculum, particularly as they relate to career opportunities in the Asia Pacific region.
The Master of Biotechnology (Biomedical) is an AQF Level 9 Masters Extension qualification with a standard full-time duration of 2 years.

Conditions

Condition of Continuing Enrolment
Research project: A student must complete all of the coursework before commencing the research project.

Academic Program Rules for Master of Biotechnology (Biomedical)

There shall be a Master of Biotechnology (Biomedical).

Qualification Requirements

To qualify for the degree of Master of Biotechnology (Biomedical), the student must complete satisfactorily a program of study consisting of the following requirements with a combined total of not less than 48 units which must include a research project (24 units), comprising:

  1. Core courses to the value of 15 units
  2. Elective courses to the value of 9 units
  3. Research equivalent courses to the value of 24 units in the form of a research project

Core Courses

  • Core Courses

    To satisfy the requirements for Core Courses students must complete courses to the value of 15 units.

    All of the following courses must be completed:

    Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value
    BIOTECH 7000 Advanced Research Platforms 3
    BIOTECH 7003 Advanced Research Techniques 3
    EDUC 7054 Research Design 3
    EDUC 7055 Research Communication 3
    TECHCOMM 5016 Entrepreneurship and Innovation 3

  • Research Project

    To satisfy the requirements for Research Project students must complete courses to the value of 24 units.

    Students must complete a research project with a written thesis of not longer than 20,000 words:

    All of the following courses must be completed:

    Students are required to take both the Part 1 and the matching Part 2 course.

Electives

Published on: 12 March, 2024 | 12:26:05

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