OpenFieldUQ Master of Biotechnology (Biomedical & Synthetic Biology)
World-class biotechnology research and industry training hosted at UQ's cutting-edge bioscience institutes, focusing on drug delivery, vaccines, and molecular biology.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Bachelor's degree in biological sciences, biochemistry, or biotechnology with GPA 5.0/7.0 or higher.
- English language proficiency
- Academic IELTS 6.5 overall (6.0 in all subscores).
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Laboratory experience in molecular biology or biochemistry.
- Recommendation letters
- Academic reference letters and transcripts.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Scholarship opportunities: UQ Science International Scholarships offering AUD $5,000 to $10,000 tuition remissions
- Application fee
- AUD $100 application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- AUD $47,200 per academic year.
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- January 31, 2027 (Semester 1 entry deadline)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-14
Important verification note
Facts reflect official The University of Queensland documentation reviewed 2026-10-14. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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