With the world population rapidly growing, the need for products and technologies that can produce sustainable food sources, create cleaner fuels, reduce our environmental footprint and combat disease also grows. Biotechnology which has been employed for thousands of years in agriculture, food production and medicine utilises cellular and biomolecular processes to develop such products and technologies. This course will equip you with a core competency in advanced molecular biotechnology approaches so that you're primed for a career that is vital to improving our lives and the health of our planet.

• Australian level 7 bachelor's qualification or recognised equivalent, with two units of chemistry or equivalent • GPA of 4.50 (out of 7.00) or overseas equivalent Bachelor of Science with a GPA of 2.70 out of 4.00 or equivalent, with a relevant major and a substantial laboratory component in the areas of chemistry, molecular biology, microbiology and bioanalytical techniques. All applicants to coursework programs at Macquarie University are required to provide evidence of proficiency in English.