Master of Science with Honours
The Master of Science with Honours is a two year program specifically designed for international students. The first year of the program consists of coursework and laboratory classes and the second year comprises research training and the completion of a research project. Successful completion of the program enables students to apply for admission to a PhD program.
All students are required to initially enrol in the Master of Science with Honours but have the option of exiting the program with a Master of Science after completing the first year coursework component.
Students are provided with advanced, cutting-edge theoretical knowledge in their chosen area of specialisation, together with the practical and research skills necessary for employment in the industry and/or research laboratories. 
The knowledge and skills that students are equipped with will enable graduates to be job-ready. High achieving students will also be eligible for entry into research higher degree programs.
Students can select from the following specialisations in the MSc with Honours:
- Biotechnology and Molecular Biology
- Molecular Microbiology
For further details, please see the program catalogue
Master of Science with Honours (Biotechnology and Molecular Biology)
This specialisation provides training in biotechnology and molecular biology to allow access to careers in industry and/or research in Australia and overseas. A major focus is the acquisition of knowledge and skills in the modern molecular disciplines that underpin recent advances in the broad biotechnology field.
The first year of the program offers advanced courses in the areas encompassed by biotechnology and molecular biology – bioinformatics, protein science, molecular biology, biotechnology, and specialised laboratory courses – plus elective choices in medical biotechnology (immunology, neuroscience, clinical pathology, infectious disease), plant biotechnology (plant biotechnology and molecular biology, case studies in forestry and horticulture science), and microbial biotechnology (applied molecular microbiology, systems microbiology, techniques in molecular microbiology).
The first year has a number of important goals:
- Acquiring fundamental knowledge in the disciplines of protein science, molecular biology and bioinformatics, and integrating and applying this knowledge in a biotechnology context
- Using small workshop style learning and problem solving to develop and apply your knowledge in a rigorous scientific manner
- Acquiring laboratory skills that demonstrate your experimental competency and ability to develop and carry out sophisticated laboratory tasks
The second year involves research training and completion of a research project. With the assistance of relevant coursework, you will develop and justify a research proposal, undertake a research project, and present and interpret research findings in a report and seminar. The focus of this year is on developing research skills necessary for a successful career as a research scientist or as a qualification for entry into a PhD program.
A list of available projects can be found on the School of BPS website: