Biotechnology uses fundamental biological and medical knowledge to develop new processes and products in health, agribusiness and other areas of human technology. Imagine bringing a new cancer diagnostic test from the lab safely to market, via patent applications, through regulatory and quality assurance systems, capital raising, marketing and finally sales. Each step requires advanced technical skills but also business acumen and communications skills. The Master of Biotechnology gives you the opportunity to study all aspects of the biotechnology product pipeline, and you can put your knowledge into practice with our flagship Industry Project in Biotechnology. In demand globally By 2025 the biotechnology industry is predicted to have annual turnover of around $1 trillion. Most jobs in biotechnology companies require both a scientific background and an understanding of the commercial requirements of the industry, and that’s why our graduates are in demand for employment in the diverse and growing biotech industry. Course structure Successful completion of 200 credit points, made up of: Core subjects (175 points), including the Industry Project in Biotechnology (25 points) Elective subjects (25 points) In your first-year, you’ll study core subjects in science, commercialisation and professional skills, as well as up to two biotechnology elective subjects. In your second year, you’ll complete your core and elective subjects, and take the Industry Project in Biotechnology. Students who obtain a sufficiently high Weighted Average Mark may be eligible to undertake a research project as their elective study, depending upon the availability of a suitable project and supervisor. Upon successful completion of the research project, you may be eligible to apply to study for a PhD at the University of Melbourne. Career outcomes Biotechnology is one of the key industries of the 21st century, and demand for specialists in the area is strong and growing. Our graduates go on to work as: Biochemical engineers Biotech manufacturing professionals Entrepreneurs Investment analysts Patent consultants Policy analysts Product managers Production manager Project managers Quality assurance professionals Research scientists Sales or business development manager