Duration
6 months full time
Mode (Location)
On Campus (Parkville)
Intake
February
Key dates
Key dates
Fees
AUD $11,152 (2024 indicative first year fee). Commonwealth supported places (CSPs) are not available
Learn more
Learn more
How to apply
Key application dates
UPCOMING INTAKES AND KEY DATES
- Start-year (February intake) applications due: 31 October 2024
This course has a limited number of places, and you are encouraged to apply early.
Applications submitted after the timely application due date may be considered subject to available places.
How to apply
1. Review entry requirements and eligibility
- Check the entry requirements tab of this course page and ensure you meet the admission criteria.
- Review the English language requirements.
- If you are applying for multiple courses, ensure you have confirmed your preference order.
2. Gather your supporting documentation
As part of your application, you’ll be required to submit:
- Transcripts and detailed information related to all previous studies you have undertaken and/or completed, including an explanation of the grading system used and official certified English translation of any document that is not written in English. View further information about supporting documentation.
- Evidence of meeting the University's English language requirements.
- Details about the Biology and Genetics subjects you have completed to meet the subject prerequisites.
- Your curriculum vitae (CV) detailing your work experience, educational background and two professional referees.
- A personal statement indicating your reason for applying, including known or proposed career objectives and how your education and background addresses the entry requirements. You must also attach relevant biology and genetics subject descriptions to this statement (not included in the word count).
3. Submit your application
- To get started, begin your application here.
Additional application considerations:
Where a course offers both Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) and Australian full fee (AF) places, you only need to submit an application for one fee type. You will automatically be considered for a CSP if you are eligible.
After you apply
- All communications related to your application, including requests for additional information and application outcomes, will be sent to the email address you registered for your application. To avoid delays, please upload requested information as soon as possible.
- Track the progress of your application via the Application Portal.
- Please note that the Admissions team will only contact you via email if anything else is needed; there's no need to enquire about the timeline in the meantime.
- Shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend an interview as a part of the selection process after timely applications have closed for the upcoming intake.
- All applicants for the upcoming intake will be advised of the outcome of their application by end of November.
For additional, in-depth details on entry requirements and admissions for this course, refer to the University Handbook.