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Master of Biotechnology (Professional)

Deakin University - Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus

Australia,Victoria

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24 Months

Duration

CAD 43,000/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 0 FREE

Application Fee

Mar 2025

Apply Date

Australia, Victoria

Type: University

Location Type: Semi-Urban

Founded: 1974

Total Students: 60,000 +

Int. Students: 10,250 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

75 Pigdons Road, Waurn Ponds, Victoria 3216

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

Master of Biotechnology (Professional)

Program Overview

Become an in-demand biotechnology expert and create innovative solutions to global issues when you study a Master of Biotechnology (Professional) at Deakin. From pioneering medical advancements to cutting-edge solutions to food, agricultural and environmental problems, you’ll gain advanced technical skills to build a global career effecting positive change. Graduate with the high-level biotechnology knowledge, practical laboratory and fieldwork experience, and professional networks you need to succeed in a booming industry.

Learn under internationally recognised researchers and discover how to take your specialist knowledge of biotechnology from the lab and apply it across genetic, chemical, industrial and agricultural settings. Your biotechnology expertise will be complemented by skills in statistical data analysis, computer coding, research and a well-developed understanding of the commercial biotechnology environment – giving you the confidence to thrive across a range of industries when you graduate. In your first year, you’ll gain in-depth biotechnology knowledge before pursuing a pathway in research, industry placement or advanced coursework.

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

Master's Degree

Application Processing Days

2 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

24 Months

Backlogs Allowed

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
mar 2025		Open
jul 2024		Closed
jul 2025		Open

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 0 FREE

Tuition Fee

CAD 43,000 per year

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

Living Cost in Deakin University - Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus

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
PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 58.0

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Bachelor’s Degree.

Minimum CGPA Required: 55.00 %

Additional Information

Career Opportunities
Depending on your chosen area/s of expertise, you can make an impact across a wide range of careers, including as a:

Bioinformatician animal scientist
Botanist
Chemist
Food scientist
Material scientist
Metallurgist
Molecular biologist
Medical scientist
Trainee patent attorney
Agriculture technologist
Researcher

Scholarships

Deakin College Foundation Pathway Scholarship

Students who complete the Deakin College Foundation program and enrol directly into a Deakin University degree will be eligible for the new Deakin College Foundation Pathway Scholarship.

Important dates	Benefits
Commencing T1 2025 until December 2027	10% off the Bachelor degree tuition fees if the graduating Foundation student achieves a grade between 60-65%
	15% off the Bachelor degree tuition fees if the graduating Foundation student achieves a grade of 65%+
Eligibility criteria
The bursary is open to all international students. The bursary can not be held in conjunction with any other Deakin scholarship.

Scholarships and Bursaries

Deakin University offers a wide range of scholarships and bursaries to assist students from India to support their tuition fees for on-shore studies in Australia.

Deakin University offers a bursary of 20% and a scholarship of 25% based on academic merit as outlined in the table below. They are offered upon the total indicative tuition fee stated on your offer letter, available for the normal duration of the course.

SCHOLARSHIPS/BURSARIES	BOARD/DEGREE/LEVEL	ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS
SCHOLARSHIPS/BURSARIES	BOARD/DEGREE/LEVEL	UG COURSES	PG COURSES
Deakin India Bursary 20% Tuition Fee Waiver	CBSE/ICSE/State Board	70 to 79.9%	-
	GCSE/A Level	8 to 9.9	-
	IB Diploma	27 to 31.9	-
	Bachelor Degree	-	55% to 74.9%
Deakin India Merit Scholarship 25% Tuition Fee Waiver	CBSE/ICSE/State Board	80% & above	-
	GCSE/A Level	10 & above	-
	IB Diploma	32 & above	-
	Bachelor Degree	-	75% & above

This scholarship is conditional on acceptance of terms and conditions, which will be specified in the acceptance form.

The bursaries and scholarships are

Offered for studies in any program at undergraduate or postgraduate level
Offered for enrolment in any intake in the year and across all campuses at Deakin University in Australia

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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