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Bachelor of Biological Science / Master of Biotechnology - Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

INTO Group - The University of Western Australia

Australia,Western Australia

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48 Months

Duration

CAD 50,000/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 0 FREE

Application Fee

Feb 2026

Apply Date

Australia, Western Australia

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1911

Total Students: 25,000 +

Int. Students: 4,000 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

35 Stirling Hwy, Crawley WA 6009, Australia

Overview
Key Facts
Fees & Funding
Admission Requirements
Scholarships
Student Visa
Work Permit

Bachelor of Biological Science / Master of Biotechnology - Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Biological Science teaches you how living organisms, ranging from microbes to megaflora and megafauna, grow, reproduce, adapt and evolve. You will learn how species and ecological communities can be managed, conserved and restored, using techniques ranging from genetic analysis to data collection from whole populations and ecosystems, to big data synthesis science.

A quality education in Biological Science from UWA will equip you with attributes that are highly valued and sought after by a diverse range of employers around the globe, and provides the opportunity to harness the skills and knowledge necessary to understand the vulnerabilities and resilience of life on our planet.

The Master of Biotechnology is a signature program that set us apart from other universities by offering a thorough grounding in state-of-the-art biotechnology and combining this with training in enterprise and commercialisation. This includes developing the theory of genetics and molecular biology in parallel with skills training in practical techniques such as genomics, proteomics, metabolomics, recombinant DNA methods, and basic and advanced bioinformatics. Current streams include the application of biotechnology to Plant and Animal Breeding, Environmental Biotechnology, Genetics and Genomics, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, and Commercialisation.

This cross institutional course draws on the expertise of staff in the UWA Business School, business angels and mentors in biotechnology businesses to provide the academic and business skills you’ll need to make a significant contribution to the biotechnology sector now and in the future. You can also pursue options from other areas within the university. You will be well positioned to pursue careers in international research laboratories, government agencies and the private sector.

The core of the course draws on the expertise in Science and Business to provide a basis for skills training in biotechnology and combining this with skills in enterprise and commercialisation. In Science, key components are provided by the Schools of Molecular Science, Biological Sciences, and Earth Sciences. The Business School provides the required training in the commercialisation of biotechnological innovation.

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

Integrated Course

Application Processing Days

14 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

48 Months

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
feb 2026		Open

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 0 FREE

Tuition Fee

CAD 50,000 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in INTO Group - The University of Western Australia

CAD 29,710 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.5 - 6 - With No Band Less Than
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 82.0 Minimum Listening - 20.0 Minimum Reading - 18.0 Minimum Writing - 22.0 Minimum Speaking - 20.0
PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 64.0 Minimum Listening - 54.0 Minimum Reading - 54.0 Minimum Writing - 59.0 Minimum Speaking - 59.0

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted for this program, students must have Standard XII Higher Secondary Certificate.

Minimum CGPA Required: 80.00 %

Additional Information

Scholarships

Global Excellence Scholarship – Rewarding Academic Excellence

This prestigious merit-based scholarship supports high-achieving international students across eligible undergraduate and postgraduate programs.

$48,000	$36,000	$24,000
Up to AUD$48,000* over four years for undergraduates commencing eligible courses in 2026.	Up to AUD$36,000* over three years for undergraduates commencing eligible courses in 2026.	Up to AUD$24,000* over two years for postgraduates commencing eligible courses in 2026.

Scholarships are automatically awarded to eligible students based on their ATAR or WAM.

Undergraduate 2026 scholarship value based on undergraduate score
ATAR 98.00+	Scholarship value per year* AUD $12,000	Scholarship value over 3 years** Up to AUD $36,000	Scholarship value over 4 years*** Up to AUD $48,000
Based on two semesters of full-time study. Based on six semesters of full-time study. **Based on eight semesters of full-time study, when enrolled in an eligible undergraduate degree which runs over 4 years (Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours), Bachelor of Advanced Computer Science (Honours), any Combined Bachelor’s and Master’s).
ATAR 90.00 - 97.95	Scholarship value per year* AUD $10,000	Scholarship value over 3 years** Up to AUD $30,000	Scholarship value over 4 years*** Up to AUD $40,000
Based on two semesters of full-time study. Based on six semesters of full-time study. **Based on eight semesters of full-time study, when enrolled in an eligible undergraduate degree which runs over 4 years (Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours), Bachelor of Advanced Computer Science (Honours), any Combined Bachelor’s and Master’s).
ATAR 85.00 - 89.95	Scholarship value per year* AUD $6,000	Scholarship value over 3 years** Up to AUD $18,000	Scholarship value over 4 years*** Up to AUD $24,000
Based on two semesters of full-time study. Based on six semesters of full-time study. **Based on eight semesters of full-time study, when enrolled in an eligible undergraduate degree which runs over 4 years (Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours), Bachelor of Advanced Computer Science (Honours), any Combined Bachelor’s and Master’s).

Postgraduate 2026 scholarship value based on postgraduate score
WAM 85.00+	Scholarship value per year* AUD $12,000	Total scholarship value** Up to AUD $24,000
Based on two semesters of full-time study. *Based on four semesters of full-time study.
WAM 75.00 - 84.99	Scholarship value per year* AUD $10,000	Total scholarship value** Up to AUD $20,000
Based on two semesters of full-time study. *Based on four semesters of full-time study.
WAM 65.00 - 74.99	Scholarship value per year* AUD $6,000	Total scholarship value** Up to AUD $12,000
Based on two semesters of full-time study. *Based on four semesters of full-time study.

Eligibility

General eligibility

Undergraduate eligibility

Postgraduate eligibility

Combined Bachelor’s and Combined Bachelors & Master’s (CBM) eligibility

Students from all countries are eligible. You will need to:
Have received an offer for an eligible undergraduate or postgraduate course for 2026 at The University of Western Australia
Have achieved an equivalent:
- Minimum ATAR 85.00; or
- Minimum WAM 65.00
- If studying an approved International Academic Pathway (Articulation Program), students must have achieved a WAM equivalent of more than 75.00

Full terms and conditions [PDF 201KB]

To be eligible to be considered for the scholarship, a candidate must be applying for an eligible undergraduate bachelor degree or Assured Pathway course. The following exclusions apply:

Assured Pathway to Medicine
Assured Pathway to Dental Medicine

To be eligible to be considered for the scholarship, a candidate must be applying for an eligible postgraduate degree (by coursework). The following exclusions apply:

Juris Doctor (20820)
Doctor of Medicine (91850)
Doctor of Dental Medicine (91860)
Doctor of Optometry (91590)
UWA Micro-credentials

All Combined Bachelor’s and Combined Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees are considered eligible.

Whilst most of these degrees are over four years (based on 8 semesters of full time study), the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) and Bachelor of Commerce; and Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) and Bachelor of Science; are over five years (based on 10 semesters of full time study) and as such, eligible students will receive up to $60,000* over five years (yearly eligible amounts based on WAM).

International Student Award

The University of Western Australia is offering a $5,000* per year tuition fee reduction for students from selected countries. The International Student Award promotes a diverse student community and helps more students from around the world achieve their study and career goals at UWA.

If you’re looking to start studying in 2026, you could receive a fee reduction of up to AUD$20,000* over a four years on eligible undergraduate courses or up to AUD$10,000* over two years on eligible postgraduate courses.

$20,000	$10,000
Up to AUD $20,000* off course fees over four years for undergraduates commencing eligible courses in 2026.	Up to AUD $10,000* course fees over two years for postgraduates commencing eligible courses in 2026.

General eligibility

To be eligible for the International Student Award, you will need to:

Be citizen from Argentina, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Indonesia, Kenya, Malaysia, Maldives, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Thailand, Uruguay, Venezuela or Vietnam
Be applying to The University of Western Australia as an international student on an Australian student visa
Study an eligible undergraduate or postgraduate course offered by the University and published in the UWA Handbook
Be enrolled to study a full-time course load

Work Permit

PGWP

Students who have completed their studies in Australia can apply for a Post Study Work Permit or a Temporary Graduate Visa (subclass 485) to continue working in Australia post the completion of their study programs. As an international student, one can apply for the visa but not later than six months after completing your course. But to be eligible, you must meet the Australian Study Requirements, which include a minimum of 16 months of stay in Australia and a completing 92 weeks of a course registered on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS).

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