Biotechnology is central to our lives. The use of plants, animals and bacteria, enhanced by areas such as genetics, genomics and synthetic biology, gives rise to new food, fibre and biochemical production routes, and new strategies for environmental protection and stewardship, all central requirements as the global population increases over the coming decades. You will study the theory of genetics and molecular biology and receive world-class training in ‘next generation’ practical techniques such as proteomics, metabolomics, genomics, and synthetic biology. These core skills will be complemented by bioinformatics practices.
Specialisations can be chosen in the following areas:
AQUAtech
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Environmental and Agricultural Biotechnology
Genetics and Genomics
Synthetic Biology
This 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, genetic engineering and synthetic biology techniques including CRISPR, as well as 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. Besides these skills in enterprise and commercialisation, in Science key components of your training will be provided by expert staff from the Schools of Molecular Science, Biological Sciences, and Earth Sciences. You can also pursue options from other areas within the university. This course will put you in an ideal position to pursue career opportunities in international research laboratories, government agencies and the private sector, as outlined under Careers & Further Study.
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
July 2027
Crawley Campus
35 Stirling Highway,
CRAWLEY,
Western Australia,
6009, PERTH, Australia
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
February 2027
Crawley Campus
35 Stirling Highway,
CRAWLEY,
Western Australia,
6009, PERTH, Australia
a Bachelor of Science, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA;
and
the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 50 per cent;
an applicant must have successfully completed intermediate units at a tertiary level in Genetics, or equivalent, as recognised by UWA
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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