Master of Biotechnology (Biomedical) (Advanced)

Detailed Program Information

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Program Code

MBBA

Academic Year

2023

Program Faculty

Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology

Special Notes

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These Program Rules should be read in conjunction with the University's policies (http://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 use 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. Students enrolled in this program must complete the first year with a GPA of equal to or greater than 6.0 or will be required to transfer to the Master of Biotechnology (Biomedical).

Conditions

Condition of Continuing Enrolment: A student must complete 24 units of the coursework with a GPA of equal to or greater than 6.0 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) (Advanced)

There shall be a Master of Biotechnology (Biomedical) (Advanced).

Qualification Requirements

Academic Program:

To qualify for the degree of Master of Biotechnology (Biomedical) (Advanced), 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
Research equivalent courses to the value of 24 units in the form of a research project
Elective courses to the value of 12 units

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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

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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

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 7007	Biotechnology in Practice	3
BIOTECH 7040	Application of Next Generation Sequencing	3
BIOTECH 7050	Protein Purification: Principles and Practice	3

Subject / Catalogue	Course Title	Unit Value
PROJMGNT 5004	Risk Assessment and Management	3
PROJMGNT 5021	Project Management Fundamentals	3
CHEM ENG 7063	Good Manufacturing Practice, Validation and Regulation	3
ANIML SC 7043RW	Animal Biotechnology	3
BIOINF 7150	Genomics Applications	3

Published on: 30 November, 2022 | 10:03:33