Master of Biotechnology and Bioinformatics (La Trobe University)

Local Qualifications

• La Trobe University’s standard entrance requirements (local and international students) are based on those specified on the Master of Biotechnology and Bioinformatics webpage.

https://www.latrobe.edu.au/handbook/current/postgraduate/she/science-psych/coursework/shmbb.htm

• For Singaporean students, the applicant must meet the equivalent of: Postgraduate Program

Applicants must have an Australian Bachelor’s degree (or international equivalent) with a course weight average mark of 60 or above. At least two years (four semesters) of biology, including at least two semesters in ANY of the following areas of study at second-year level or above: biochemistry, microbiology, immunology, cell biology, genetics, or biotechnology.

All applications are subject to approval by La Trobe University.

English Language Requirement

For all students, the minimum proficiency required for postgraduate programs is an IELTS (Academic) test score of 6.5 with no band less than 6.0 as per La Trobe University English Language requirements.

The accepted alternatives for postgraduate programs are:

• TOEFL Internet based (iBT): overall score of 79 with 13 in Reading, 12 in Listening, 18 in Speaking and 21 in Writing.
• La Trobe College Australia ELICOS (LTCA): completion of EFS level 6B with minimum 60% overall and 60% in final exam.
• La Trobe College Australia Foundation Studies (LTCA): completion of Foundation studies with 60% in English (Academic Communication).
• Pearson Test of English (Academic) (PTE):

(i) Overall score of 58 with no communicative skill score less than 50 (Academic – Test before 1 Dec 2020).

(ii) Overall score of 56 with no communicative skill score less than 46 (Academic – Test after1 Dec 2020).

• Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE): 176 with no less than 169 in any component.
• Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE): 169 with no less than 169 in any component.

English language test scores must be less than two years old from the commencement date of the course to La Trobe University. Details of the policy and information on any other English tests accepted by the University can be found on La Trobe website. https://www.latrobe.edu.au/study/apply/international/requirements

Minimum Age Requirement:  18 years old

International Qualifications:

• See course webpage for more information

Graduates may choose to pursue a future (but not limited to) in these departments/industries:

• Data Scientist
• Biotechnologist
• Biopharmaceutical Scientist

Advanced Bioinformatics Pathway

Academic Year 1 Modules

• Bioinformatics
• Bio-Business Management
• Practical Biotechnology
• Protein Chemistry
• Proteomics and Genomics
• Scientific Communication Skills
• Skills in Science
• Techniques in Biotechnology

Academic Year 2 Modules

• Applied Research Project
• Artificial Intelligence in Bioinformatics
• Data Mining
• Database Fundamentals
• Introduction to Programming
• Models for Bioinformatics
• Probability and Statistics for Data Science
• Project Management

OR

Research Project Pathway

Academic Year 1 Modules

• Bioinformatics
• Bio-Business Management
• Practical Biotechnology
• Protein Chemistry
• Proteomics and Genomics
• Scientific Communication Skills
• Skills in Science
• Techniques in Biotechnology

Academic Year 2 Modules

• Research Project A
• Research Project B

Mode of Assessment

Assessment of this programme may include assignments, tests, projects, reports, lab work and final examinations.