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Entry requirements and pathways
Academic entry requirement
Prerequisites
Specialisation - compulsory: Science, Bioscience, Biotechnology, Pharmacy or a related field.
WAM - Weighted Average Mark (WAM) 60%
Applicants must have an Australian Bachelor's degree (or international equivalent).
Note: Meeting minimum prerequisites does not guarantee an offer of a place. Entry into all La Trobe courses is based on competitive selection and there may be limited places available.
Special Entry Access Schemes (SEAS)
For information on adjustment factors that may be applicable, such as those through Special Entry and Access Schemes (SEAS) and other La Trobe special access schemes see: Special Entry Access Schemes (SEAS)
Credit for previous study (advanced standing)
Credit for previous study (advanced standing) is the recognition of prior study or learning that can be counted towards a qualification. This can reduce the number of subjects required to complete your course. The amount of credit received depends on the level and relevance of your previous study and the number of subjects completed.
The University will designate courses where there is only admission into Year 1 of the course. In these cases, there is limited credit. See list of limited entry courses.
To check if this course is available for credit, please visit the Advanced standing webpage.
Pathways
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What you'll study
Sample course structure
Please note, the following course structure is indicative and subject to change depending on your course location, offer year or how you tailor your course with specialisations, majors, minors and electives. Structures for the following year are not normally finalised until October, so the sample provided is based on the most recently approved structure. For more information, please refer to the La Trobe University Handbook.
To qualify for the award of Master of Biotechnology Management, students must complete a total of 240 credit points across 2 years.
Year 1 requires the completion of 120 credit points including:
- 105 credit points from chosen Core
- 15 credit points from chosen Elective
Year 2 requires the completion of 120 credit points including:
- 120 credit points from chosen Core
Study options
Core subjects are required subjects in your course. You need to complete these subjects to attain your degree.
| Subject name | Subject code | Year | Credit points |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUSINESS STRATEGY | MGT5STR | 1 | 15 |
| HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT IN A GLOBAL ECONOMY | IBU5HRM | 1 | 15 |
| INTRODUCTION TO ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE | BUA4002 | 1 | 15 |
| MANAGEMENT PRACTICE AND THEORY | MGT5MPT | 1 | 15 |
| PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS | BUA4003 | 1 | 15 |
| STATISTICS FOR BUSINESS AND FINANCE | BUA4004 | 1 | 15 |
| SUSTAINABLE MANAGEMENT AND MARKETING | BUA4001 | 1 | 15 |
| BIO-BUSINESS MANAGEMENT | BIO5BBM | 2 | 15 |
| BIOINFORMATICS | BIO5INF | 2 | 15 |
| PRACTICAL BIOTECHNOLOGY | BIO5PRC | 2 | 15 |
| PROTEIN CHEMISTRY | BIO5PRO | 2 | 15 |
| PROTEOMICS AND GENOMICS | BIO5PAG | 2 | 15 |
| SCIENTIFIC COMMUNICATION SKILLS | BIO5SCS | 2 | 15 |
| SKILLS IN SCIENCE | BIO5SIS | 2 | 15 |
| TECHNIQUES IN BIOTECHNOLOGY | BIO5TEC | 2 | 15 |
A range of standalone elective subjects is available in this course. Some electives are recommended for your course, but you may also be able to choose from a range of University-wide electives or electives from other interest areas or disciplines. Note these electives may have their own prerequisites and other requirements. Please refer to the La Trobe University Handbook for the subjects available.
See La Trobe University Handbook for more details
The Handbook contains detailed course information designed for enrolled students, including course structures, electives and options. The delivery of this course can vary between campuses.
View course information for Melbourne (Bundoora)
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Master of Biotechnology Management course and career outcomes
However you choose to structure your study, La Trobe recognises your hard work. Here are the pathways you could follow as you move through your course.
Course intended learning outcomes
- Convey extensive contemporary knowledge in biotechnology including research principles and ethics
- Design and undertake research, evaluate information, and synthesise relevant issues in professional biotechnology management contexts
- Apply theoretical or practical mastery of experimental methods and materials, software and instruments in the field of biological sciences
- Investigate, critically analyse and synthesise complex information to solve problems in biotechnology management
- Communicate effectively in written and oral forms with application of knowledge and numeracy skills relevant to biotechnology business and management
- Incorporate social responsibility, ethical and sustainable business practices in professional management contexts relevant to the biotechnology industry
- Identify and critically interrogate innovative contemporary approaches to professional management through application of cross-discipline knowledge and skills
Master of Biotechnology Management career opportunities
Skilled biotechnology management professionals can find employment in a variety of roles that include:
- Sales representative
- Increase the market share, provide high-quality customer service and attend conferences for biotechnology businesses.
- Project officer
- Provide technical support for researchers and liaise with vendors, service personnel and stakeholders.
- Clinical development officer
- Manage clinical sites and ensure timely delivery of clinical trial enrolment.
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Fees and scholarships
Estimated course fees for domestic postgraduate students
Estimated fees per year (2024):
Indicative based on 2023 fees
$32,000 per 120 credit points.
Note: 120 credit points represents full-time study for one year.
Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP) may be available.
Indicative CSP price $13,103 per 120 credit points.
Commonwealth supported places (CSP):
Scholarships
Scholarships are available for both current and future students. Find out what La Trobe scholarship opportunities might be available to you. View all available scholarships
Note: You must first have an offer to study at La Trobe before you are eligible to apply for a La Trobe scholarship.
Scholarships that may be available for this course
La Trobe Excellence Scholarships - Domestic Students
Albury-Wodonga Campus, Bendigo Campus, Melbourne Campus, City Campus, Mildura Campus, Shepparton Campus – Future postgraduate coursework, Australian Citizen
Duration of Course
Tertiary Access Payment (TAP) Program
Albury-Wodonga Campus, Bendigo Campus, Melbourne Campus, City Campus, Mildura Campus, Shepparton Campus – Future undergraduates, 1st year undergraduates, Australian Citizen, Humanitarian Visa, New Zealand Citizen, Permanent Resident
Full time enrolment and proof of relocation will be confirmed before payment is made into the recipient's bank account.
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How to apply
The application process can vary depending on the course.
Most postgraduate courses generally take 15 to 20 minutes.
You can apply for up to eight postgraduate courses. Please list these in order of your preference. If you’re eligible, you’ll receive an offer for your highest preference. If you change your mind, you can change your preferences through the application portal.
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If you’ve undertaken study in the past, you may be able to get credit toward your new postgraduate degree. This is called ‘advanced standing’.
Once you’ve enrolled in your course, you can apply for advanced standing by lodging an advanced standing application form.
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Overview
Key facts
| Award | Master of Biotechnology Management |
|---|---|
| Start dates |
Indicative based on 2023 start dates Semester 1 (March 2024), Semester 2 (July 2024) |
| Duration | 2 years full-time or part-time equivalent |
| Available locations | Melbourne (Bundoora) |
| Scholarships | View fees and scholarships |
| Fees |
Indicative based on 2023 fees $32,000 per 120 credit points.Note: 120 credit points represents full-time study for one year. Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP) may be available. Indicative CSP price $13,103 per 120 credit points. Learn more about Fees and scholarships. |
About the Master of Biotechnology Management
Our Master of Biotechnology Management helps you build a unique skillset for the future by combining biotechnology and business management expertise. Work in state-of-the-art facilities, then graduate with the skills and experience to launch your global career.
In your first year, you'll learn the fundamentals of management and marketing, exploring real-life examples in a diverse range of organisational contexts. From there, you'll explore the area of bio-business management and discover how to produce and market a virtual product.
You'll be taught by leading industry experts as you examine areas such as molecular modelling software, proteomics and genomics. Gain theoretical knowledge in a range of advanced scientific technologies, including CRISPR-mediated gene editing, next generation sequencing and mass spectrometry. You'll also harness bioinformatics software programs to address biological problems.
As you learn, you'll develop valuable scientific communication and research skills, including data representation, use of scientific journals, scientific databases, writing literature reviews and presenting. You'll also build your communication, team working, problem solving and analytical skills, which experts suggest will be highly sought after by the workplaces of tomorrow.*
Your studies will take place in the heart of the La Trobe Institute for Molecular Sciences (LIMS). Access world-class research facilities and laboratories devoted to biotech, biomedicine and biosecurity.
Graduate ready to lead the way in vital areas such as human health, diagnostics, environmental sustainability, food security and renewable energy.
You'll learn:
- Bioinformatics
- Apply technical skills to collect, store and analyse complex biological data, including genome and protein sequence information.
- Principles of economics
- Explore a variety of economic concepts and how they can be applied in real-world business and policy-making.
- Bio-business management
- Examine organisational structure, intellectual property, scientific reasoning, market research and ethics.
- Sustainable management and marketing
- Understand how the need for sustainable value creation in contemporary organisations influences management and marketing behaviour.
*Forbes, 2019, The 10 Vital Skills You Will Need For The Future Of Work ; PwC, 2020, 10 skills you need for future employment
The qualification awarded on graduation is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 9 - Masters Degree.
Have questions?
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