Course

Master of Biotechnology

Monash University · Melbourne · Monash Clayton · Science, Medicine & Health

Masters On Campus

Key facts

Campus
Monash Clayton · Clayton
City
Melbourne, Victoria
Qualification
Masters
Duration
2 years
Delivery
On Campus

English language requirements

  • PTE Academic — 58 overall

    Monash Level B, that is: IELTS (Academic): 6.5 (with individual band scores of Writing: 6.0, Listening: 6.5, Reading: 6.5 and Speaking: 6.0); or Pearson Test of English (Academic): score of 58 overall with minimum scores: Writing 50, Listening 58, Reading 58, Speaking 50; or TOEFL Internet-based test: score of 79 overall with minimum scores: Writing 21, Listening 20, Reading 19, Speaking 18; or Equivalent approved English test

  • TOEFL iBT — 79 overall

    Monash Level B, that is: IELTS (Academic): 6.5 (with individual band scores of Writing: 6.0, Listening: 6.5, Reading: 6.5 and Speaking: 6.0); or Pearson Test of English (Academic): score of 58 overall with minimum scores: Writing 50, Listening 58, Reading 58, Speaking 50; or TOEFL Internet-based test: score of 79 overall with minimum scores: Writing 21, Listening 20, Reading 19, Speaking 18; or Equivalent approved English test

Academic entry requirements

  • Clayton and Malaysia: Entry level 1: 96 points to complete – Duration: 2 years full-time, 4 years part-time An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a relevant area of study* with at least a credit (60%) average. Entry Level 2: 48 points to complete – Duration: 1 years full-time, 2 years part-time An Australian bachelor honours degree (or equivalent) in a relevant area of study* with at least a distinction (70%) average. Southeast University, China (SEU): 72 points to complete – Duration: 1.5 years full-time, 3 years part-time An Australian AQF 8 qualification (or equivalent) in a relevant area of study*. For SEU students: An equivalent score in the National Master Unified Entrance Examination will be utilised in place of the required WAM score of an undergraduate degree. *Areas of study include a Bachelor’s degree in one of the following: Biomedical Science, Science/Applied Science with a major in (biochemistry, Biotechnology, developmental biology, Human Biology, Marine Biology, Human Pathology, Genetics, Pharmacology, Immunology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Physiology and Zoology), Nutrition Sciences, Dietetics, Veterinary Science, Medical Engineering, Pharmacy, Bioengineering, Biotechnology, Life Science, Clinical Medicine, Dental Science/Dentistry, or Bioinformatics.

About this course

Master of Biotechnology is a masters course at Monash University in Melbourne, Victoria. It is listed as 2 years of study. The published English requirement is PTE Academic 58.

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Duration
2 years
Annual tuition
AUD 55,900 / year indicative
Starts
Semester 1 Semester 2
English
IELTS 6.5 Bands ≥ 6
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Administrative details

Course code
M6030
CRICOS
095646J

You will need these when you apply. CRICOS is the code under which this course is registered for international students.

Source: Educircle verified course catalogue. University course page Last updated August 2026. Tuition is set by the university and can change.