Course overview
- Description
Biotechnology is rapidly becoming central to our lives. This signature program is designed to set us apart from other universities by offering a thorough grounding in state-of-the-art biotechnology and combining this with training in enterprise and commercialisation. Biotechnology contributes to solving problems like food, fuel and water insecurities, emerging diseases, and pollutants. The use of plants, animals and bacteria, enhanced by areas such as genetics and genomics gives rise to new food, fibre and chemical production routes, new strategies for environmental protection and stewardship, as well as training the next generation of biomolecular scientists. Key components of the program are provided by the School of Molecular Sciences and UWA School of Agriculture and Environment and include developing the theoretical aspects in parallel with skills training in practical techniques such as next generation genomics, proteomics, metabolomics, genetic engineering methods like CRISPR, and basic and advanced bioinformatics. Current specialisations include the application of biotechnology for the generation of aquatic products, environmental monitoring, food, fibre and fuel security, reuse of waste, and human health and disease. This program also draws on the expertise of staff in the UWA Business School and mentors in biotechnology spinouts to provide the academic and business skills graduates need to make significant contributions to the biotechnology sector now and into the future. Graduates will be well positioned to pursue careers in international research laboratories, government agencies, as well as the private sector.
- Course title
- Master of Biotechnology (coursework or coursework and dissertation)
- Award abbreviation
- MBioTech
- Course code
- 71580
- Course type
- Master's degree by coursework or by coursework and dissertation
- Status
- Current / 2024
- Administered by
- Agriculture and Environment
- CRICOS code
- 083859F
Course details
- Intake periods
- Beginning of year and mid-year
- Attendance type
- Full- or part-time (Student visa holders should read Education Services for Overseas Students Act 2000 for more information.)
- Articulation
- The Master of Biotechnology has the following exit awards: 73380 Graduate Diploma in Biotechnology (48 points) (48 points), 73280 Graduate Certificate in Biotechnology (24 points) (24 points)
- Credit points required
- 96
A standard full-time load is 24 points per semester. - Standard course duration
- 1.5 years full-time (or equivalent part-time) comprising 72 points of taught units and 24 points of admission credit, as recognised and granted by the School
- Maximum course duration
- 2 years full-time (or equivalent part-time) comprising up to 96 points of taught study (see Rule 5 for further information)
- Time limit
- 5 years
- Delivery mode
- Internal
- Locations offered
- UWA (Perth)
- Domestic fee type
- Commonwealth supported and/or HECS-HELP
- Available to international students
- Yes. For information on international student fees see 'Student Procedures: Fees'. (Enquiries: https://www.uwa.edu.au/askuwa)
- Course Coordinator(s)
- Dr Sasha Jenkins and Dr Luke Smithers
- Fees
- Visit the fees calculator.
Prospective students should see the Future Students website for details on admission requirements, intake periods, fees, availability to international students, careers information etc.
Example Study Plans
- Master of Biotechnology AQUAtech Sem 2 24 2 years [xlsx]
- Master of Biotechnology AQUAtech Sem 2 24 1.5 years [xlsx]
- Master of Biotechnology Biochemistry MB Sem 2 24 2 years [xlsx]
- Master of Biotechnology Biochemistry MB Sem 2 24 1.5 years [xlsx]
- Master of Biotechnology Env AgBiotech Sem 2 24 1.5 years [xlsx]
- Master of Biotechnology Env AgBiotech Sem 2 24 2 years [xlsx]
- Master of Biotechnology Genetic Genomics Sem 2 24 1.5 years [xlsx]
- Master of Biotechnology Genetics Genomics Sem 2 24 2 years [xlsx]
- Master of Biotechnology SyntheticBiology Sem 2 24 1.5 years [xlsx]
- Master of Biotechnology SyntheticBiology Sem 2 24 2 years [xlsx]
See study plans for more information.
Specialisations
SP-AQTCH AQUAtech
SP-BCHMB Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
SP-ENVBT Environmental and Agricultural Biotechnology
SP-GENOM Genetics and Genomics
SP-SYNBIO Synthetic Biology
Course structure
Key to availability of units:
- S1
- Semester 1
- S2
- Semester 2
- N/A
- not available in 2024 – may be available in 2025 or 2026
- NS
- non-standard teaching period
All units have a value of six points unless otherwise stated.
Take all units (24 points):
Availability | Unit code | Unitname | Unit requirements | Contact hours |
---|---|---|---|---|
S1 | MKTG5503 | Enterprise and Innovation | None | lectures/workshops/seminars: total of 36 hours over 8 weeks |
S2 | MKTG5604 | Technology Commercialisation | lectures/seminars: 36 hours (12 x 3 hours) | |
S1, S2 | SCIE4001 | Collecting, Analysing and Interpreting Big Data in Biology |
| Lectures and Seminars: 27 hours |
S2 | SCIE5507 | Food Fibre and Fuel Security |
| lectures, tutorials and/or workshops: 6 hours per week |
Students in course by coursework only take all units from this group (12 points):
Availability | Unit code | Unitname | Unit requirements | Contact hours |
---|---|---|---|---|
S1, S2 | SCIE5004 | Professional Skills in Science |
| |
S1, S2 | SCIE5005 | Science in Practice |
| 1x 2hr session per week contact by consultation as required |
Students in course by coursework and dissertation take 24 points.
Availability | Unit code | Unitname | Unit requirements | Contact hours |
---|---|---|---|---|
S1, S2 | SCIE5571 | Dissertation Part 1 |
| as required by supervisor |
S1, S2 | SCIE5572 | Dissertation Part 2 |
| as required by supervisor |
S1, S2 | SCIE5573 | Dissertation Part 3 |
| as required by supervisor |
S1, S2 | SCIE5574 | Dissertation Part 4 |
| as required by supervisor |
AQUAtech specialisation
Students who have not completed tertiary units that are deemed equivalent to the conversion units for the chosen specialisation must complete relevant conversion units up to the value of 24 points from this group, as advised by the School(s):
Availability | Unit code | Unitname | Unit requirements | Contact hours |
---|---|---|---|---|
S1, S2 | BIOC4002 | Fundamentals of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology I | 6 x 2 hr workshops over the course of a semester. | |
S1, S2 | GENE4002 | Integrated Topics in Genetics I | 6 x 2 hr workshops over the course of a semester. | |
S1, S2 | SCIE4403 | Ethical Conduct and Communication of Science | Weekly face-to-face OR online workshops. This unit runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2, and can be taken in either semester. | |
NS | SCIE4404 | Techniques in Molecular Sciences |
| 1x 1 hour Introduction Workshop 7x 3 hour Laboratory Sessions 5x 1 hour Post-laboratory Workshop |
Take all units (24 points):
Availability | Unit code | Unitname | Unit requirements | Contact hours |
---|---|---|---|---|
N/A | ENVT5004 | Decoding and Recoding for Environmental Biotechnology |
| |
S1 | ENVT5005 | Waste and the Circular Economy |
| Lectures 15 x 1 hour (online and pre-recorded), 5 x 1hr Industry seminar (Face to Face), Industry Contact (dependent on partner selected) |
S2 | ENVT5514 | Environmental Biosensing Agents and Assays |
| lectures/tutorials: 2 hours per fortnight; field trips/practical work: 4 hours per fortnight |
S1 | ENVT5575 | Aquaculture and the Blue Economy |
| Lectures: 20 x 1hr (Online and Face to Face) Workshops: 3 x 3hr (Face to Face) |
For students in course by coursework only, take unit(s) to the value of 12 points:
Availability | Unit code | Unitname | Unit requirements | Contact hours |
---|---|---|---|---|
S2 | BIOL4407 | Marine Conservation and Fisheries Management |
| 150 hours in total |
N/A | BIOL4410 | Environmental Genomics |
| Block teaching of lectures and fieldwork over two weeks. Block teaching of bioinformatic analysis, biological data analysis and group presentation over 1 week, 8 weeks after initial block. lectures x 15hrs, fieldwork x 8hrs, lab work x 24hrs, analysis x 40hrs, prep delivery & group presentation x 15hrs, essay prep x 48hrs |
S2 | ENVT5576 | Aquatic Ecology |
| 1x2hr lecture 1x3hr laboratory/practical plus a field trip |
S1 | SCIE5505 | Global Change and the Marine Environment | 7 hours per week for 6 weeks |
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology specialisation
Students who have not completed tertiary units that are deemed equivalent to the conversion units for the chosen specialisation must complete relevant conversion units up to the value of 24 points from this group, as advised by the School(s):
Availability | Unit code | Unitname | Unit requirements | Contact hours |
---|---|---|---|---|
S1, S2 | BIOC4003 | Fundamentals of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology II | lectures: 29 x 40 - 60 minute online lectures; workshops: 6 x 1.5 - 2 hour workshops per semester. | |
S1, S2 | SCIE4401 | Data Use in Science |
| 24 hours. The total workload for this unit is 150 hours. |
S1, S2 | SCIE4403 | Ethical Conduct and Communication of Science | Weekly face-to-face OR online workshops. This unit runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2, and can be taken in either semester. | |
NS | SCIE4404 | Techniques in Molecular Sciences |
| 1x 1 hour Introduction Workshop 7x 3 hour Laboratory Sessions 5x 1 hour Post-laboratory Workshop |
Take all units (24 points):
Availability | Unit code | Unitname | Unit requirements | Contact hours |
---|---|---|---|---|
S1 | BIOC4001 | Advanced Studies in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology |
| workshops: 12 hours; presentation sessions: approx. 6 hours (depending on number of students); consultation with academic staff during presentation planning approx. 0.5 hours |
S2 | BIOC5001 | Advanced Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Techniques |
| tutorials/workshops: 24 hours per semester |
S1 | MSCI4006 | Advanced Techniques in Molecular Sciences |
| lectures and tutorials: 24 hours per semester |
S2 | SCIE5508 | Synthetic Biology: Solving Global Challenges |
| lectures, tutorials / workshops; 5 hours per week |
For students in course by coursework only, take unit(s) to the value of 12 points.
Availability | Unit code | Unitname | Unit requirements | Contact hours |
---|---|---|---|---|
S2 | ENVT5001 | Biotechnology in the Natural Environment |
| lectures/tutorials: 2 hours per fortnight; field trips/case study work: 2 hours per fortnight |
S1 | GENE4001 | Advanced Studies in Genetics and Genomics |
| workshops: 12 hours; presentation sessions: approx. 6 hours (depending on number of students); consultation with academic staff during presentation planning approx. 0.5 hours |
S1 | GENE5001 | Advanced Genomics Techniques |
| lectures and tutorials: 24 hours per teaching period |
S2 | SCIE4002 | Bioinformatics and Data Analysis for Genomics |
| lectures and tutorials: 24 hours per semester; presentation sessions: approx. 6 (depending on student enrolment) |
S1 | SCIE5509 | Synthetic Biology: Novel Tools for Bioengineering |
| |
S1, S2 | SCIE5515 | Global Challenges in Biomedical Science |
| lectures: 2 hours per week; tutorials: 2 hours per week |
Environmental and Agricultural Biotechnology specialisation
Students who have not completed tertiary units that are deemed equivalent to the conversion units for the chosen specialisation must complete relevant conversion units up to the value of 24 points from this group, as advised by the School(s):
Availability | Unit code | Unitname | Unit requirements | Contact hours |
---|---|---|---|---|
S1, S2 | BIOC4002 | Fundamentals of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology I | 6 x 2 hr workshops over the course of a semester. | |
S1, S2 | GENE4002 | Integrated Topics in Genetics I | 6 x 2 hr workshops over the course of a semester. | |
S1, S2 | SCIE4403 | Ethical Conduct and Communication of Science | Weekly face-to-face OR online workshops. This unit runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2, and can be taken in either semester. | |
NS | SCIE4404 | Techniques in Molecular Sciences |
| 1x 1 hour Introduction Workshop 7x 3 hour Laboratory Sessions 5x 1 hour Post-laboratory Workshop |
Take all units (24 points):
Availability | Unit code | Unitname | Unit requirements | Contact hours |
---|---|---|---|---|
S2 | ENVT5001 | Biotechnology in the Natural Environment |
| lectures/tutorials: 2 hours per fortnight; field trips/case study work: 2 hours per fortnight |
N/A | ENVT5004 | Decoding and Recoding for Environmental Biotechnology |
| |
S1 | ENVT5005 | Waste and the Circular Economy |
| Lectures 15 x 1 hour (online and pre-recorded), 5 x 1hr Industry seminar (Face to Face), Industry Contact (dependent on partner selected) |
S2 | ENVT5514 | Environmental Biosensing Agents and Assays |
| lectures/tutorials: 2 hours per fortnight; field trips/practical work: 4 hours per fortnight |
For students in course by coursework only, take unit(s) to the value of 12 points.
Availability | Unit code | Unitname | Unit requirements | Contact hours |
---|---|---|---|---|
S1 | AGRI4410 | Breeding and Biotechnology |
| lectures: 2 hours per week; practicals: 3 hours per week for 12 weeks |
S1 | AGRI5502 | Case Studies in Breeding and Biotechnology |
| 2 x 3-hr sessions every second week for six weeks |
S2 | BIOL4407 | Marine Conservation and Fisheries Management |
| 150 hours in total |
S2 | BIOL5542 | Conservation Genetics | The total workload for the unit is 150 hours. | |
S2 | ENVT5515 | Environmental Management in Mining |
| 1x 2hr lectures per week 1x 2hr online practicals per week 1 x field trip – virtual |
S2 | ENVT5517 | Ecological Rehabilitation | None | Lectures: 2 hours per week Workshops: up to 2 hours per week |
S2 | SCIE4002 | Bioinformatics and Data Analysis for Genomics |
| lectures and tutorials: 24 hours per semester; presentation sessions: approx. 6 (depending on student enrolment) |
Genetics and Genomics specialisation
Students who have not completed tertiary units that are deemed equivalent to the conversion units for the chosen specialisation must complete relevant conversion units up to the value of 24 points from this group, as advised by the School(s):
Availability | Unit code | Unitname | Unit requirements | Contact hours |
---|---|---|---|---|
S1, S2 | GENE4003 | Integrated Topics in Genetics II | 6 x 2 hr workshops over the course of a semester. | |
S1, S2 | SCIE4401 | Data Use in Science |
| 24 hours. The total workload for this unit is 150 hours. |
S1, S2 | SCIE4403 | Ethical Conduct and Communication of Science | Weekly face-to-face OR online workshops. This unit runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2, and can be taken in either semester. | |
NS | SCIE4404 | Techniques in Molecular Sciences |
| 1x 1 hour Introduction Workshop 7x 3 hour Laboratory Sessions 5x 1 hour Post-laboratory Workshop |
Take all units (24 points):
Availability | Unit code | Unitname | Unit requirements | Contact hours |
---|---|---|---|---|
S1 | GENE4001 | Advanced Studies in Genetics and Genomics |
| workshops: 12 hours; presentation sessions: approx. 6 hours (depending on number of students); consultation with academic staff during presentation planning approx. 0.5 hours |
S1 | GENE5001 | Advanced Genomics Techniques |
| lectures and tutorials: 24 hours per teaching period |
S2 | SCIE4002 | Bioinformatics and Data Analysis for Genomics |
| lectures and tutorials: 24 hours per semester; presentation sessions: approx. 6 (depending on student enrolment) |
S2 | SCIE5508 | Synthetic Biology: Solving Global Challenges |
| lectures, tutorials / workshops; 5 hours per week |
For students in course by coursework only, take unit(s) to the value of 12 points, of which at least 1 unit must be at Level 5.
Availability | Unit code | Unitname | Unit requirements | Contact hours |
---|---|---|---|---|
S1 | AGRI4410 | Breeding and Biotechnology |
| lectures: 2 hours per week; practicals: 3 hours per week for 12 weeks |
S1 | AGRI5502 | Case Studies in Breeding and Biotechnology |
| 2 x 3-hr sessions every second week for six weeks |
S2 | BIOL5542 | Conservation Genetics | The total workload for the unit is 150 hours. | |
S2 | ENVT5001 | Biotechnology in the Natural Environment |
| lectures/tutorials: 2 hours per fortnight; field trips/case study work: 2 hours per fortnight |
S1 | SCIE5509 | Synthetic Biology: Novel Tools for Bioengineering |
| |
S1, S2 | SCIE5515 | Global Challenges in Biomedical Science |
| lectures: 2 hours per week; tutorials: 2 hours per week |
Synthetic Biology specialisation
Students who have not completed tertiary units that are deemed equivalent to the conversion units for the chosen specialisation must complete relevant conversion units up to the value of 24 points from this group, as advised by the School(s):
Availability | Unit code | Unitname | Unit requirements | Contact hours |
---|---|---|---|---|
S1, S2 | BIOC4003 | Fundamentals of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology II | lectures: 29 x 40 - 60 minute online lectures; workshops: 6 x 1.5 - 2 hour workshops per semester. | |
S1, S2 | SCIE4401 | Data Use in Science |
| 24 hours. The total workload for this unit is 150 hours. |
S1, S2 | SCIE4403 | Ethical Conduct and Communication of Science | Weekly face-to-face OR online workshops. This unit runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2, and can be taken in either semester. | |
NS | SCIE4404 | Techniques in Molecular Sciences |
| 1x 1 hour Introduction Workshop 7x 3 hour Laboratory Sessions 5x 1 hour Post-laboratory Workshop |
Take all units (24 points):
Availability | Unit code | Unitname | Unit requirements | Contact hours |
---|---|---|---|---|
S2 | SCIE4002 | Bioinformatics and Data Analysis for Genomics |
| lectures and tutorials: 24 hours per semester; presentation sessions: approx. 6 (depending on student enrolment) |
S2 | SCIE5508 | Synthetic Biology: Solving Global Challenges |
| lectures, tutorials / workshops; 5 hours per week |
S1 | SCIE5509 | Synthetic Biology: Novel Tools for Bioengineering |
| |
S1 | SCIE5516 | Materials Characterisation for Bioengineering and Synthetic Biology | lectures: 2 hrs per week; tutorial/activity: 2 hrs per week for up to 12 weeks |
For students in course by coursework only, take unit(s) to the value of 12 points.
Availability | Unit code | Unitname | Unit requirements | Contact hours |
---|---|---|---|---|
S1 | AGRI4410 | Breeding and Biotechnology |
| lectures: 2 hours per week; practicals: 3 hours per week for 12 weeks |
S2 | ENVT5001 | Biotechnology in the Natural Environment |
| lectures/tutorials: 2 hours per fortnight; field trips/case study work: 2 hours per fortnight |
S1 | ENVT5005 | Waste and the Circular Economy |
| Lectures 15 x 1 hour (online and pre-recorded), 5 x 1hr Industry seminar (Face to Face), Industry Contact (dependent on partner selected) |
S2 | SCIE4481 | Good, Bogus and Corrupted Science |
| seminars: 3 hours per week for 12 weeks—theory is provided by the unit coordinators and guest speakers; tutorials: 2 hour per week for 12 weeks—students present cases of bogus and corrupted science in classes, discuss further the material covered in the seminars, and are asked to support their learning with examples of their choice, thus guaranteeing a multidisciplinary flavour to this unit. The advanced academic training and research experience required of the postgraduate and honours students attending this unit provide the grounds for scholarly and informed discussions during the tutorials. |
S1, S2 | SCIE5515 | Global Challenges in Biomedical Science |
| lectures: 2 hours per week; tutorials: 2 hours per week |
See also the rules for the course and the Student Rules.
Rules
Applicability of the Student Rules, policies and procedures
1.(1) The Student Rules apply to students in this course.
(2) The policy, policy statements and guidance documents and student procedures apply, except as otherwise indicated in the rules for this course.
Academic Conduct Essentials and Communication and Research Skills modules
2.(1) A student who enrols in this course for the first time irrespective of whether they have previously been enrolled in another course of the University, must undertake the Academic Conduct Essentials module (the ACE module) and the Communication and Research Skills module (the CARS module).
(2) A student must successfully complete the ACE module within the first teaching period of their enrolment. Failure to complete the module within this timeframe will result in the student's unit results from this teaching period being withheld. These results will continue to be withheld until students avail themselves of a subsequent opportunity to achieve a passing grade in the ACE module. In the event that students complete units in subsequent teaching periods without completing the ACE module, these results will similarly be withheld. Students will not be permitted to submit late review or appeal applications regarding results which have been withheld for this reason and which they were unable to access in the normally permitted review period.
English Language competency requirements
3. To be considered eligible for consideration for admission to this course an applicant must satisfy the University's English language competence requirement as set out in the University Policy on Admission: Coursework.
Admission requirements
4.(1) To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have
(a) a Bachelor of Science, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA;
and
(b) the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 50 per cent;
and
(c) met the prerequisite for the chosen specialisation
(2) For the Biochemistry and Molecular Biology specialisation an applicant must have
(a) successfully completed intermediate units at a tertiary level in Biochemistry, or equivalent, as recognised by UWA; and
(b) successfully completed intermediate units at a tertiary level in Molecular Biology, or equivalent, as recognised by UWA
(3) For the Environmental and Agricultural Biotechnology specialisation, an applicant must have successfully completed Chemistry ATAR, or CHEM1003 Introductory Chemistry equivalent, as recognised by UWA
(4) For the Genetics and Genomics specialisation, an applicant must have successfully completed intermediate units at a tertiary level in Genetics, or equivalent, as recognised by UWA
(5) For the AQUAtech specialistion an applicant must have successfully completed Chemistry ATAR, or equivalent, as recognised by UWA
(6) For the Synthetic Biology specialisation an applicant must have successfully completed intermediate units at a tertiary level in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology or Genetics, or equivalent, as recognised by UWA
Admission ranking and selection
5. Where relevant, admission will be awarded to the highest ranked applicants or applicants selected based on the relevant requirements.
Articulations and exit awards
6.(1) This course has the following exit awards:
- 73380 Graduate Diploma in Biotechnology (48 points)
- 73280 Graduate Certificate in Biotechnology (24 points)
(2) A student who withdraws from the Master of Biotechnology course before completing it, but after completing 48 points, including at least four core units, may apply to the School to be awarded the Graduate Diploma in Biotechnology.
(3) A student who withdraws from the Master of Biotechnology course before completing it, but after completing 24 points excluding conversion units, with at least 12 points of core units, of which a minimum of 6 points must be degree core
, may apply to the School to be awarded the Graduate Certificate in Biotechnology.
Course structure
7.(1) The course consists of units to a total value of 96 points (maximum value) which includes conversion units to a value of 24 points, course core units and specialisation units. The course comprises the following specialisations :
- SP-AQTCH AQUAtech
- SP-BCHMB Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
- SP-ENVBT Environmental and Agricultural Biotechnology
- SP-GENOM Genetics and Genomics
- SP-SYNBIO Synthetic Biology
(2) Units must be selected in accordance with the course structure, as set out in these rules.
(3) Students who have completed tertiary units that are deemed equivalent to the conversion units for the chosen specialisation are granted credit for conversion units up to a value of 24 points.
Satisfactory progress
8. To make satisfactory progress a student must pass units to a point value greater than half the total value of units in which they remain enrolled after the final date for withdrawal without academic penalty.
9. A student who has not achieved a result of Ungraded Pass (UP) for the Communication and Research Skills module (the CARS module) when their progress status is assessed will not have made satisfactory progress even if they have met the other requirements for satisfactory progress in Rule 8.
Progress status
10.(1) A student who makes satisfactory progress in terms of Rule 8 is assigned the status of 'Good Standing'.
(2) Unless the relevant board determines otherwise because of exceptional circumstances
(a) a student who does not make satisfactory progress for the first time under Rule 8 is assigned a progress status of 'On Probation';
(b) a student who does not make satisfactory progress for the second time under Rule 8 is assigned a progress status of 'Suspended';
(c) a student who does not make satisfactory progress for the third time under Rule 8 is assigned a progress status of 'Excluded'.
11. A student who does not make satisfactory progress in terms of Rule 9 is assigned the progress status of 'On Probation', unless they have been assigned a progress status of 'Suspended' or 'Excluded' for failure to meet other satisfactory progress requirements in Rule 8.
Award with distinction
12. To be awarded the degree with distinction a student must achieve a course weighted average mark (WAM) of at least 80 per cent which is calculated based on
(a) all units above Level 3 attempted as part of the course that are awarded a final percentage mark;
(b) all relevant units above Level 3 undertaken in articulating courses of this University that are awarded a final percentage mark;
and
(c) all units above Level 3 completed at this University that are credited to the master's degree course.
Deferrals
13. Applicants awarded admission to the course are entitled to a deferral of up to 12 months, as per the University Policy on: Admissions (Coursework).
Additional rules
Research project or dissertation
14. Students who request approval to undertake a research project or dissertation in this course must:
(i) have a weighted average mark of at least 65 per cent in at least 24 points of Level 3 units in their UWA undergraduate major. These units must be relevant to the master's specialisation; or
(ii) have a weighted average mark of at least 65 per cent in at least 24 points of Level 3, 4 and 5 units completed within the course; or equivalent as recognised by the School; and
(iii) must have a supervisor, approved by the School, who has confirmed their willingness and availability to supervise the research project.
(iv) Students in the Biochemistry and Molecular Biology or Genetics and Genomics,or Synthetic Biology or Environmental and Agricultural Biotechnology or AQUAtech specialisations who were required to complete SCIE4404 Techniques in Molecular Sciences must have achieved a mark of at least 70% in this unit.