There are two Masters Programs offered by the University of Adelaide:

 Masters by Research
 Masters by course work in Plant Biotechnology

All international students wanting to do either Masters of Biotechnology or Masters by Research must first apply to The University of Adelaide

 

Masters by Research at ACPFG

We are looking for motivated, enthusiastic students with a degree in one of the following fields:

Agriculture	Biology	Bioinformatics
Biotechnology	Computer Science	Genetics
Mathematics	Molecular Biology	Physics
Plant Physiology	Science	Statistics
Software Engineering

Masters by Research students must have a source of funding that includes their stipend (living allowance) and international students must also have funding that covers university tuition fees.

Masters by Research involves a 2 year research project with an approved supervisor. For more information on how to apply for Postgraduate reserach study please click here

Finding a research area and supervisor

Once you have applied to the University of Adelaide for admission into the Masters Degree by Research program, you will need to be assessed by ACPFG for suitability. We will then help you to find an appropriate supervisor.

ACPFG is divided into focus research groups. Each group investigates how we can improve wheat and barley's tolerance to environmental stresses.

To view potential research areas for your Masters by Research projects, please click here.

Please note we cannot guarantee a project in your chosen area.

Please note that all successful applicants will be required to sign an ACPFG confidentiality agreement.

How to apply for a Masters by Research position at ACPFG

Choose an ACPFG node where you would like to do your Masters by Research. Send the following information to the appropriate person for the node:

1. Letter of interest outlining why you would like to pursue a Masters by Research at ACPFG, and your research area of interest
   
   
2. Current curriculum vitae (or resume) that includes the names and contact details of three professional references
   
   
3. Scanned copy of your academic transcript, including the grading system (with an English translation)

All masters candidates must undergo an ACPFG selection process and must also apply for admission into the university associated with an ACPFG node. Both ACPFG and the university will assess your application to ensure that your background can lead to complete a Masters by Research.

The contacts for each node are:

Monica Ogierman, The University of Adelaide

Dave Edwards, The University of Queensland

Tony Bacic, The University of Melbourne

Desmond Lun, University of South Australia

Masters by Coursework: Masters of Biotechnology (Plant Biotechnology)

Masters of Biotechnology (Plant Biotechnology) is a coursework masters with a research component. In the first year, full time students undertake courses in Molecular Plant Breeding, Plant Genomics, Techniques in Biotechnology, Applications of Plant Biotechnology to Plant Production, Human Health and Nutrition as well as the management, Commercialisation and Regulation of Plant biotechnology. Many of the staff at ACPFG teach into these courses.

In the second year, students undertake a a research project over 10 months (equivalent to 24 units). The research project must be chosen / developed by the student with the potential supervisor (with guidance from the program co-ordinator) at the end of the preceding year.

To be eligible to enter the Masters of Biotechnology (Plant Biotechnology) students must have completed a Bachelor degree at credit level or equivalent.

Students may also apply to enter the Graduate Certificate (6 months full time) or Graduate Diploma (1 year full time) in Biotechnology (Plant Biotechnology).

Students are eligible to apply for a PhD at the completion, however are not eligible for an ACPFG research scholarship.

For more information about the course and how to apply, please click here or alternatively, you can contact the Program co-ordinator, Dr Amanda Able.

Additional information for International Students

The following information for International Students, including the application procedure and all requirements, can be viewed at the University of Adelaide's international students page.

 English language requirements (postgraduate research)



 Tuition fees



 Entry requirements



 Important deadlines and dates



 Credit for previous study (frequently asked questions)



 How to accept your offer



 Tuition fees



 Cost of living



 Overseas Health Cover - required



 Visa information



 Applications forms - you will need the postgraduate research form. (In this section there is the option ‘want to make an enquiry?’, where you can directly email staff at the International Student Centre with your question)



 Follow the links to Postgraduate Research Scholarships