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Biotechnology - 8048
Science at UNSW
Program Description
Program Objectives
Program Structure
Academic Rules
Fees
Area(s) of Specialisation

Program Summary

 
Faculty: Faculty of Science
 
 
Contact: http://www.babs.unsw.edu.au
 
 
Campus: Kensington Campus
 
 
Career: Postgraduate
 
 
Typical Duration: 1 Years
 
 
Typical UOC Per Session: 24
 
 
Min UOC Per Session: 3
 
 
Max UOC Per Session: 27
 
 
Min UOC For Award: 48
 
 
Award(s):
 
 
Master of Science (Specialisation)
 
 

Program Description

This is an interdisciplinary program designed for graduates with backgrounds in the life sciences who wish to obtain advanced training in Biotechnology. It is open to graduates with a four-year degree in a related discipline or who have, in the opinion of the Higher Degree Committee, acquired equivalent qualifications or experience. Prior study of biochemistry is required for the program. The program covers fundamental and applied areas of the life sciences and incorporates a minor research component.

The Master's program calls for the completion of eight courses, for a total of 48 UOC. 36UOC is obtained from coursework and the remaining 12UOC is obtained from two research projects.

The program is run over two 14-week sessions and can be completed in one year full-time or two years part-time.

Program Objectives and Learning Outcomes

Please contact the Biotechnology and Biomolecular Sciences (BABS) School office for more information

Program Structure

Coursework Core courses
Plus the following *:
* With the permission of the Program co-ordinator, up to 12UOC from non-Core courses (i.e. 25% of the program) may be substituted with other suitable postgraduate courses.

Project (core)

Academic Rules

Please refer to the Program Structure above and contact the School office for further information.

Fees

For information regarding fees for UNSW programs, please refer to the following website:  https://my.unsw.edu.au/student/fees/FeesMainPage.html


Area(s) of Specialisation

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