Duration

1 Year full-time (or part-time equivalent)

Commencing 2013

Semester 1
Semester 2

Program level

Postgraduate Coursework

Units

16

Faculty

Science

Location

St Lucia

Delivery mode

Internal

View the course list View the Course list for courses that can be studied as part of the Master of Molecular Biology.

Entry requirements

Prerequisites

Bachelor of Science with Class I or IIA Honours in molecular biology or equivalent.

Fees for Australian students

Domestic full-fee place 2013:

Indicative annual fee 2013: AUD$ 20800

Indicative annual fees are calculated on the basis of two full-time semesters only. Students' actual annual fees may vary in accordance with their choices of majors and electives and whether they study in Summer Semester. The University reviews fees annually.

Apply online

Closing Date

To commence study in semester 1 - January 31 of the year of commencement.

To commence study in semester 2 - June 30 of the year of commencement.

Apply Online

Enquiries for Australian students

School of Chemistry and Molecular Biosciences

Email: scmb.molbiol.pgcw@uq.edu.au

Phone: 07 3365 6190

Duration

1 Year full-time

Commencing 2013

Semester 1
Semester 2

Program level

Postgraduate Coursework

Units

16

Faculty

Science

Location

St Lucia

Delivery mode

Internal

View the course list View the Course list for courses that can be studied as part of the Master of Molecular Biology.

Entry requirements

Prerequisites

Bachelor of Science with Class I or IIA Honours in molecular biology or equivalent.

CRICOS Code: 057054D

English Proficiency

IELTS overall 6.5; writing 6, reading 6, speaking 6, and listening 6 (or comparable English language proficiency as per University policy) View the English proficiency policy.

Fees for International students

Indicative annual fee: AUD$ 30800

Indicative annual fees are calculated on the basis of two full-time semesters only. Actual annual fees may vary in accordance with your choices of majors and electives and whether you study in Summer Semester. Tuition fees are indexed each year. The indexation rate is fixed 18 months in advance of a particular academic year thereby allowing you to plan your finances ahead of time. The University's intent is that fee rate increases will be kept to a minimum and that indexation rates will remain stable wherever possible. Since 2007 the indexation rate has remained at or less than 4%.

How to apply

Applications must be lodged through UQ International.

Closing Date

To commence study in semester 1 - November 15 of the previous year for Category 1 and 2 countries; October 15 of the previous year for Category 3 and 4 countries.

To commence study in semester 2 - May 15 of the same year for Category 1 and 2 countries; April 15 of the same year for Category 3 and 4 countries.

This program is eligible for Streamlined Visa Processing.

How to apply

Enquiries for International students

International Student Advisor

Phone: Outside Australia: + 61 3 8676 7004
Within Australia (Free Call): 1800 671 980

Online Enquiries (fast response): www.uq.edu.au/international/enquiry

Email: study@uq.edu.au

Why study the Master of Molecular Biology?

Molecular biology is the study of the structure and function of genes and the proteins they encode, including genome sequencing, recombinant DNA technology and macromolecular structure determination. This program provides advanced theoretical and practical training in molecular biology through lectures, workshops, extended projects and directed study. Students gain training in research methodology in molecular biology and have the opportunity to undertake major individual research.

What you can study

Courses

See the course list for courses that can be studied as part of the Master of Molecular Biology.

Study options

Graduates will have the opportunity to progress to the following programs:

How to apply

Entry requirements for Australian students

Prerequisites

Bachelor of Science with Class I or IIA Honours in molecular biology or equivalent.

Apply online

Apply online to the Master of Molecular Biology.

Closing date

To commence study in semester 1 - January 31 of the year of commencement.

To commence study in semester 2 - June 30 of the year of commencement.

Entry requirements for International students

Prerequisites

Bachelor of Science with Class I or IIA Honours in molecular biology or equivalent.

Visa requirements

CRICOS Code: 057054D

International students must undertake this program on campus at UQ on a full time basis to be eligible to apply for an Australian student visa. Please contact UQ International.

Click here for more information on applying for a visa.

English proficiency

IELTS overall 6.5; writing 6, reading 6, speaking 6, and listening 6 (or comparable English language proficiency as per University policy) View the English proficiency policy.

How to apply

Applications must be lodged through UQ International.

Click here for application procedures for International students.

Closing date

To commence study in semester 1 - November 15 of the previous year for Category 1 and 2 countries; October 15 of the previous year for Category 3 and 4 countries.

To commence study in semester 2 - May 15 of the same year for Category 1 and 2 countries; April 15 of the same year for Category 3 and 4 countries.

This program is eligible for Streamlined Visa Processing.

Please check your country's category with the Department of Immigration and Citizenship.

What it costs

Fees for Australian students

Domestic full-fee place 2013:

Indicative annual fee 2013: AUD$ 20800

Indicative annual fees are calculated on the basis of two full-time semesters only. Students' actual annual fees may vary in accordance with their choices of majors and electives and whether they study in Summer Semester. The University reviews fees annually.

Fees for International students

Indicative annual fee: AUD$ 30800

Indicative annual fees are calculated on the basis of two full-time semesters only. Actual annual fees may vary in accordance with your choices of majors and electives and whether you study in Summer Semester. Tuition fees are indexed each year. The indexation rate is fixed 18 months in advance of a particular academic year thereby allowing you to plan your finances ahead of time. The University's intent is that fee rate increases will be kept to a minimum and that indexation rates will remain stable wherever possible. Since 2007 the indexation rate has remained at or less than 4%.

To calculate the fees for any program, you will first need to choose the courses you wish to complete. To see all courses available please refer to the course list.

Fees calculator

Select the Fees Calculator to guide you through a series of options allowing you to select details of courses you are interested in studying to estimate your fees for a semester.

Additional costs

  • Courses that include a field trip component may incur additional costs to cover transport, accommodation and food.

Fee rules

View the 2013 Fee Rules.

What you can do with a Master of Molecular Biology

Careers

Graduates have a wide range of opportunities available. These include employment in pathology and hospital laboratories through to the food, biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries, as well as government departments and research laboratories, and the higher education sector.

While this degree may be accredited by an official industry accreditation body in Australia, completion of the degree may not result in graduates receiving automatic accreditation. Please contact the relevant registration body for details of any conditions for accreditation.

Program Rules and Requirements

To complete the Master of Molecular Biology

To complete the Master of Molecular Biology, a student must complete a requisite number of courses chosen from the course list and according to the Rules for the program.

Students should be aware of the University of Queensland rules, particularly the General Award Rules, which govern the conduct of UQ programs. Students will find a link to the General Award Rules, and other University rules, on the University Rules page.

#24 Master: A student is required to obtain #24 from the MMolBiol List.
#16 Master: A student is required to obtain #16 from the MMolBiol List.

Refer to MMolBiol rules for further information. These rules should be read in conjunction with the General Award Rules.

See the course list for courses that can be studied as part of the Master of Molecular Biology.

Program Rules for the Master of Molecular Biology

Early exit points

Based upon course selection, students may be able to exit this award with the: