Master of Biotechnology and Bioinformatics

The programme can be completed within 24 months

Lesson Duration: Average of 2 - 3 hours per session

Terms: 2 - 3 modules in a trimester

Blended (City Campus & online)

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

• May
• September

Minimum Class Size

• 10 students to commence class

Upon successful completion of all required modules, students will be awarded the Master of Biotechnology and Bioinformatics from La Trobe University. The degree awarded will be the same as that to the on-campus graduates.

Maximum Candidature
84 months upon start of the programme

The programme can be completed within 48 months

Lesson Duration: Average of 2 - 3 hours per session

Terms: 1 - 2 modules in a trimester

Blended (City Campus & online)

Advanced Bioinformatics Pathway

Year 1 Modules

• Bioinformatics

• Bio-Business Management

• Practical Biotechnology

• Protein Chemistry

• Proteomics and Genomics

• Scientific Communication Skills

• Skills in Science

• Techniques in Biotechnology

Year 2 Modules

• Applied Research Project

•  

  Artificial Intelligence in Bioinformatic

• Data Mining

• Database Fundamentals
• Introduction to Programming

• Models for Bioinformatics

• Probability and Statistics for Data Science

• Project Management

OR

Research Project Pathway*

Year 1 Modules

• May
• September

Minimum Class Size

• 10 students to commence class

Upon successful completion of all required modules, students will be awarded the Master of Biotechnology and Bioinformatics from La Trobe University. The degree awarded will be the same as that to the on-campus graduates.

Maximum Candidature
84 months upon start of the programme

• 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.

Minimum Age Requirement

• 18 years old

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

• 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.

Minimum Age Requirement

• 18 years old

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

Singapore-based Students & International Students

New Students: S$47,262.40

Progressing Students

Singapore-based Students : S$44,899.28
International Students: S$47,262.40
Payment Instalments: 8

Singapore-based Students

• Application Fee (New Students): S$260.00
• Student Development and Administration Fee : S$400.00

International Students

• Application Fee (New Students): S$490.00
• Student Development and Administration Fee (New Students): S$1,250.00
• Student Development and Administration Fee (Progressing Students): S$550.00

Singapore-based Students 

New Students: S$47,262.40

Progressing Students: S$44,899.28
Payment Instalments: 8

Singapore-based Students

• Application Fee (New Students): S$260.00