Master of Biotechnology: Genetics and Breeding

Course description, features and facilities The Master of Biotechnology with a specialisation in Genetics and Breeding provides the application of biotechnology, at core and advanced level, to the breeding of animals and plants. Using genes as a basis, the units explore evolutionary genetics and the use of genetics to generate and monitor new traits.
Students must nominate a specialisation on application. The Master of Biotechnology has specialisations in:
Biochemistry and Molecular BiologyEnvironmental BiotechnologyGenetics and BreedingGenetics and Genomics
The course structure and units are available at UWA Handbook.The Faculty of Science offers Master's by Coursework bursaries for domestic students and Postgraduate Merit scholarships for international students. Please visit the Faculty of Science website for details. This course has been approved by the Department of Social Services for Student Support Payments. Eligible students can receive Youth Allowance, Austudy or Pensioner Education Supplement. Further information can be found on the Department of Social Services website.
Master of Biotechnology course code: 71580Master of Biotechnology CRICOS code: 083859F
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