Master of Biotechnology

About the course

This flexible Master of Biotechnology develops advanced scientific capability alongside the business, legal and regulatory knowledge needed to translate laboratory discoveries into real-world products and services. You’ll combine hands-on training in modern lab and research facilities with innovation and commercialisation skills, and choose from a wide range of courses to tailor your study. This is a master coursework degree in biotechnology. The programme deepens scientific methodology, data interpretation, and applied research skills for laboratory and field-based careers.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue roles across biotechnology, life sciences and adjacent industries that value scientific expertise combined with commercial insight. Career pathways include research and development, laboratory and product development, quality and regulatory affairs, technology transfer and commercialisation, innovation and business development, and scientific sales/marketing. Opportunities may be found in biopharma, agritech, medical and industrial biotech in Australia and overseas. This is a master coursework outcome in biotechnology.

Living Costs in Brisbane**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 23	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,467 - 1,940	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,073 - 1,419
Transportation (Daily) A$ 7 - 8	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 237 - 314

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)