Master of Biotechnology (Biomedical) | Adelaide University Calendar

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Program Code

MBIB

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 be exposed to a range of technology platforms, and develop highly competitive laboratory 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.
The application of biomedical research is a key focus of the curriculum, particularly as it relates 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 who have received a GPA of > 6.0 for the first year will be eligible for a place in the Masters of Biotechnology (Biomedical)(Advanced).

Conditions

Condition of Continuing Enrolment: A student must complete 24 units of coursework before commencing the capstone 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

Academic Program:

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 15 units
Research equivalent courses to the value of 12 units in the form of a Biotechnology Capstone Project
Elective courses to the value of 21 units

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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
BIOTECH 7030	Science Commercialisation & Innovation	3
EDUC 7054	Research Design	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

Capstone Project

To satisfy the requirements for Capstone Project students must complete courses to the value of 12 units.

All of the following courses must be completed:

Students are required to take both the Part A and the matching Part B course.

Subject / Catalogue	Course Title	Unit Value
BIOTECH 7060A	Biotechnology Capstone Project Part A	0
BIOTECH 7060B	Biotechnology Capstone Project Part B	12

or

All of the following courses must be completed:

Subject / Catalogue	Course Title	Unit Value
BIOTECH 7008	Applied Biotechnology Research and Design	12

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

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