Master of Biotechnology (Biomedical) (MBiotech(Biomed))
Master of Biotechnology (Biomedical) (MBiotech(Biomed))
Program Code
MBIB
Program Faculty
Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology
Academic Year
2021
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: A student must complete all of the coursework before commencing the research project.
Interruption of program: Students must apply for permission from the Executive Dean or delegate before taking a Leave of Absence. Any extension of the leave without approval will result in the loss of place in the program but an application may be made to be re-admitted to the program subject to the admission procedures in place at the time.
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, comprising:
- Core courses to the value of 12 units
- Elective courses to the value of 12 units
- Research equivalent courses to the value of 24 units in the form of a research project
Core Courses
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Core Courses
To satisfy the requirements for Core Courses students must complete courses to the value of 12 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 BIOTECH 7030 Science Commercialisation & Innovation 3 and
Courses to the value of 3 units from the following:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value EDUC 7055 Research Communication 3 EDUC 7055OL Research Communication 3 -
Research Project
To satisfy the requirements for Research Project students must complete courses to the value of 24 units.
24 units of coursework must be completed prior to commencing the research project.
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.
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value BIOTECH 7020A Research Project Part 1 0 BIOTECH 7020B Research Project Part 2 24
Electives
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Elective Courses
To satisfy the requirements for Elective Courses students must complete courses to the value of 12 units.
Courses to the value of at least 9 units from the following:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value BIOTECH 7001 Drug Discovery and Development 3 BIOTECH 7004 Molecular Microbiology and Vaccines 3 BIOTECH 7005 Bioinformatics and Systems Modelling 3 BIOTECH 7006 Biomarkers, Detection and Diagnostics 3 BIOTECH 7007 Biotechnology in Practice 3 BIOTECH 7040 Application of Next Generation Sequencing 3 BIOTECH 7050 Protein Purification: Principles and Practice 3 and
Courses to the value of up to 3 units from the following:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value EDUC 7054 Research Design 3 PROJMGNT 5004 Risk Assessment and Management 3 PROJMGNT 5021 Project Management Fundamentals 3 or other postgraduate coursework courses offered by the University with the approval of the Program Coordinator.