Master of Biotechnology

Monash University Malaysia

Bandar Sunway, Selangor, Malaysia

Quick Facts

Duration

2 years

Mode

Full-time, On-campus

Intake

Feb, Jul

Tuition Fees

RM96,960

Entry Requirements

  • Must have completed an Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a relevant area of study with at least a credit (60%) average

Minimum score for Bachelor of Human Nutrition, Master of Biotechnology and Master of Clinical Psychology

  • IELTS (Academic)/IELTS One Skill Retake (Academic)/IELTS Online: overall score 6.5 with listening 6.5, reading 6.5, writing 6.0 and speaking 6.0
  • TOEFL iBT/TOEFL iBT Paper Edition from 21 January 2026: total score 4 with listening 4.5, reading 4, writing 4.5 and speaking 3.5
  • TOEFL iBT/TOEFL iBT Paper Edition prior to 21 January 2026: total score 79 with listening 20, reading 19, writing 21 and speaking 18
  • TOEFL Essentials: total score 8 with listening 9, reading 9, writing 9 and speaking 7
  • PTE Academic: overall score 58 with listening 58, reading 58, writing 50 and speaking 50
  • C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency: overall score 176 with listening 176, reading 176, writing 169 and speaking 169

Notes:

  • A time limit of 3 years is applicable from the date the English language measure was completed until the course commencement date. The published scores and time limit are based on Monash University's English requirements and subject to change. The Malaysian Government also sets minimum English language requirements and a time limit of two years for each Monash University degree, and applicants are advised at application whether they meet those requirements.
  • Monash University does not accept TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition or Pearson Test of English (Academic) Online as satisfying the English entry requirement for any Monash course

Course Structure

Part A Core studies

  • Foundations for medical biotechnology and its applications
  • Techniques in medical biotechnology: Genomics, proteomics and bioinformatics
  • Techniques in medical biotechnology: Imaging, iPS cells, cell and gene therapies
  • Therapeutic approaches and biotechnology
  • Biotechnology research studies
  • Technology transfer and commercialisation
  • Advanced molecular genetics
  • Digital leadership

Part B Applied studies: 

Choose either research pathway or coursework pathway

  • Research pathway
    • Biotechnology research project
  • Coursework pathway
    • Biotechnology work-integrated learning
    • Financial technology (FinTech)
    • Introduction to digital business
    • Innovation and entrepreneurship
    • Marketing management in digital age
    • Experimental neurobiology

Estimated Fees

Application fees (non-refundable)

RM100

Tuition fees

RM96,960

Other miscellaneous fees

RM600

Total payable amount

RM97,660

Scholarships

Monash University Malaysia

Bandar Sunway, Selangor

Graduate Research Pathway Scholarship

Amount

Up to 100% tuition fee waiver

Study Level

PhD by Research, PhD by Coursework, Master's Degree by Coursework, Master's Degree by Research

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