Master of Science [M.S] (Molecular Biology Research Extensive)
STEM Course
1 year
Full Time
On Campus
Field of Study:
$31,304 /Yr
A$48,160 /Yr
Important Alert
- Semester 1 Application Deadline for 2026 Intake - Nov 30, 2025
Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
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Tuition Fees | $31304 (AUD 48160) |
Other Expenses
Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
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Housing (On-Campus) | $13884 (AUD 21360) |
Housing (Off-Campus) | $9469 (AUD 14568) |
Previous Year Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
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2022 | $27945 (AUD 42992) |
2021 | $26676 (AUD 41040) |
Important Dates
The closing date of Semester 1 for this program is November 30.
Event | Application Date |
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Semester 2 Application Deadline for 2026 Intake | |
Semester 1 Application Deadline for 2026 Intake | Nov 30, 2025 |
- The University of Queensland offers a Master of Science in Molecular Biology Research Extensive for a duration of 1.5 years.
- It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis.
- The program will enhance technical and research skills in core areas of molecular biology, protein technology, and bioinformatics through a two- or three-semester laboratory immersion.
- Students will learn through lectures, tutorials, research experience, laboratory work, and workshops.
- The sample course that students could study in this program are:
- Advanced Molecular Biology Laboratory
- Advanced Protein Technology
- Advanced Genomics and Bioinformatics
- Immunology and Infectious Diseases
- Concepts in Bioinformatics
- In the last semester, students will hone their scientific communication skills when they present their findings in a scientific manuscript suitable for publication in a relevant scientific journal, and for peer review to their lab group members.
- The University of Queensland ranks 1st in Queensland for biological sciences by QS World University Rankings 2021 and 1st in Australia for biotechnology by Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2021.
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Scores Required
Submission of GRE scores is required for this program, however, it is recommended to submit the scores (300+) for a better chance of admission.
Required Document List
Following are the required documents:
- CV/Resume: Outline of academic achievements or awards, publications, relevant work, or volunteer experience.
- UQ Online Applications: Students have to fill online applications to take admission.
- Academic Transcripts: Students have to provide full academic transcripts that contain student’s unit results.
- Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE): It is an official document issued to international students by universities in Australia. It confirms that students have accepted a place in a course, and have paid tuition fees and Overseas Student Health Cover premium (OSHC).
- Evidence of work experience: It includes details of management experience in the form of a CV.
- Personal Statement: It should include a brief overview of student’s strengths and any work experience and/or education that they have.
- Supplementary documents: Students may be required to provide additional information with the application, depending on which University course they choose.
- ELP Scores: Students have to submit their English languages proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other recognized English test results.
TOP Scholarships
Scholarship name | Award amount | Eligibility |
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UQ International Excellence Scholarship | 25% reduction in tuition fees per semester | International student received an unconditional offer to study full-time at UQ commencing in 2025. |
UQ International High Achievers Award | 20% reduction in tuition fees per semester | International student received an unconditional offer to study full-time at UQ commencing in 2025. |
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Career and Placement after Course
The career opportunities for the students are:
- Analytical biochemist
- Genetic pathologist
- Immunologist
- Biotechnologist
- Environmental biologist
- Biomedical science lecturer
- Bioinformatician, etc.
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Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
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Science International Scholarship- University of Queensland | Scholarship per student$ 3,250/Yr$5,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific | |
HASS Scholarship for Excellence - India | Scholarship per student$ 6,500/Yr$10,000 | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeCollege-Specific | |
UQ India Global Leaders Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 13,000/Yr$20,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific | |
Axol Science Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 1,300/Yr$2,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCompany-Sponsored | |
Business Administration Scholarships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam International Postgraduate Scholarships 2020 | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeCollege-Specific |
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