M6030 Master of Biotechnology

The course is structured in two parts: Part A: Core studies and Part B: Applied studies.

Part A. Core studies

These studies present theoretical knowledge in key areas of biotechnology and its applications. You will gain a critical understanding of the designs and methods used in undertaking medical research, and the opportunities and challenges involved in the commercialisation of biotechnology.

Part B. Applied studies

In these studies, you will focus on the application of advanced biotechnology practice. You will consolidate your skills, and knowledge and demonstrate your mastery through either a research project and/ or an industry placement program.

In order to be eligible for the industry placement program or the research project, you will be required to achieve at least 70 percent in the core biotechnology component. If you do not meet this requirement, then you must undertake 48 credit points from the elective list.

Master's entry points

Depending on prior qualifications you may receive entry level credit (a form of block credit) which determines your point of entry to the course:

Clayton and Malaysia

• If you are admitted at entry level 1 you complete 96 credit points, comprising Part A and Part B.
• If you are admitted at entry level 2 you complete 48 credit points, comprising Part A.

Note:

• If you are eligible for credit for prior studies you may elect not to receive the credit and complete the higher credit point option. If you are admitted at entry level 2 you will not complete the industry placement program or research project.

Southeast University, Suzhou

• If you are at Southeast University, Suzhou you complete 72 credit points, comprising 48 credit points (Part A) and 24 credit points taken within the partner degree at Southeast University Suzhou and recorded as block credit for this course.

Note: For further information relating to assessments and learning themes of specific units in each offering, please refer to the relevant unit Moodle sites.

Course progression map

The course progression maps provide guidance on unit enrolment for each semester of study:

• M6030 Clayton course map
• M6030 Malaysia course map
• M6030 Southeast University (SEU), Suzhou course map

The course comprises 96 points structured into two parts: Part A. Core studies (48 points) and Part B: Applied studies (48 points).

Units are 6 points unless otherwise stated.

Clayton

For students completing the course at Clayton Campus

Part A. Core studies (48 points)

You must complete the following units:

• BMS5007 Biotechnology: Commercialising biomedical science
• BRM5011 Foundations for medical biotechnology and its applications
• BRM5012 Techniques in medical biotechnology: Genomics, proteomics and bioinformatics
• BRM5013 Techniques in medical biotechnology: Imaging, iPS cells, cell and gene therapies
• BRM5014 Therapeutic approaches and biotechnology
• BRM5015 Biotechnology research studies
• GNA5010 Advanced genetics and biotechnology

Specified elective studies:

You must complete one of the following units:

• BEX5114 Value creation and start-up capital optimisation for founders
• BEX5120 Startup fundamentals: From setting up to securing investment
• BEX5411 Creativity and entrepreneurship
• BEX5413 Technology and innovation for start-ups

Part B. Applied studies (48 points)

You must complete either a. the Research Pathway or b. the Coursework Pathway

a. Research pathway 

Note 1: In order to be eligible for the research project, you need to have an average of at least 70% in your core biotechnology studies (Part A). If you do not meet this requirement, then you can undertake 48 credit points from the elective list or you may exit and graduate with a Graduate Diploma of Biotechnology.

Note 2: You must have a successful application with a research group to undertake this unit. You will be provided with a list of projects to apply for.

• BRM5021 Biotechnology research project (48 points)

b. Coursework pathway 

You must complete BRM5022 and a further 24 points from the following list of units.

Note 1: In order to be eligible for the industry placement unit, you need to have an average of at least 70% in your core biotechnology studies (Part A). If you do not meet this requirement, then you can undertake 48 credit points from the elective list or you may exit and graduate with a Graduate Diploma of Biotechnology.

Note 2: You must have a successful application with an organisation to undertake BRM5022. Training on how to write a CV and to prepare for an interview is available and you will be provided with a list of positions to apply for.

• BRM5022 Biotechnology work-integrated learning (24 points)
• AHC5002 Technology in human biomechanical analysis
• AHC5003 Assistive and rehabilitation technology
• ASC5001 Fundamentals of addiction science and addiction policy (12 points)
• ASC5004 Screening, assessment and brief interventions for addictive behaviours (12 points)
• BEX5114 Value creation and start-up capital optimisation for founders
• BEX5120 Startup fundamentals: From setting up to securing investment
• BEX5411 Creativity and entrepreneurship
• BEX5413 Technology and innovation for start-ups
• BMS5003 Infectious diseases and population health
• BMS5012 Cancer biology and therapeutics
• EPM5029 Introduction to health data analytics
• EPM5033 Programming principles for health data analytics using Python
• MPH5020 Introduction to epidemiology and biostatistics
• MPH5040 Introductory epidemiology
• MPH5041 Introductory biostatistics
• MPH5220 Introductory health economics
• MPH5269 Foundations of health policy 
• MPH5272 Principles of health systems 
• MPH5277 Practical data management
• MPH5283 Ethics, good research practice and practical research methods
• MTE5885 Biomaterials and biomechanics

Malaysia

For students completing the course at Monash University Malaysia (MUM) Campus

Part A. Core studies - Malaysia (48 points)

You must complete the following units:

• BRM5011 Foundations for medical biotechnology and its applications
• BRM5012 Techniques in medical biotechnology: Genomics, proteomics and bioinformatics
• BRM5013 Techniques in medical biotechnology: Imaging, iPS cells, cell and gene therapies
• BRM5014 Therapeutic approaches and biotechnology
• BRM5015 Biotechnology research studies
• MSM5001 Technology transfer and commercialisation
• MSM5002 Advanced molecular genetics
• MGM5260 Digital leadership

Part B. Applied studies - Malaysia (48 points)

You must complete either a. the Research Pathway or b. the Coursework Pathway

a. Research pathway 

• BRM5021 Biotechnology research project (48 points)

b. Coursework pathway 

You must complete BRM5022 and a further 24 points from the following list of units.

• BRM5022 Biotechnology work-integrated learning (24 points)
• BFM5120 Financial technology (FinTech)
• MGM5160 Introduction to digital business
• MGM5251 Innovation and entrepreneurship
• MKM5330 Marketing management in digital age
• MSM5003 Experimental neurobiology

SEU, Suzhou

For students completing the course at Southeast University (SEU), Suzhou

Part A. Core studies - SEU (48 points)

You must complete the following units:

• BMS5007 Biotechnology: Commercialising biomedical science
• BRM5011 Foundations for medical biotechnology and its applications
• BRM5012 Techniques in medical biotechnology: Genomics, proteomics and bioinformatics
• BRM5013 Techniques in medical biotechnology: Imaging, iPS cells, cell and gene therapies
• BRM5014 Therapeutic approaches and biotechnology
• BRM5015 Biotechnology research studies
• GNA5010 Advanced genetics and biotechnology
• MGZ5640 Cross-cultural management communication