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Overview
- Ideal for students who want to specialise in general, medical and/or plant biotechnology.
- Study the business aspects of biotechnology, marketing, commercialisation, and the legal and ethical aspects of biotechnology.
- Prepares you for a career in research in universities, research institutes, pathology laboratories and hospitals.
- Complete in 1 years full-time or 2 years part-time.
- Opportunity to progress on to the Master of Biotechnology .
| QUT course code | LS76 |
| Attendance | Full-time |
| Course duration | 1 year full-time |
| Start month |
2013
July
Note: July (Note: Students commencing in July, enrol in Semester 2 units first) |
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| Course contact | Enquire |
| CRICOS code | 016975B |
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Details
This postgraduate coursework program will suit anyone who has a recent undergraduate degree (preferably, however not necessarily, in science) who wishes to gain training and advanced specialisation in general, medical and/or plant biotechnology. The program also caters for working scientists, support staff or students involved in commercial aspects of biotechnology, who wish to update their theoretical and practical biotechnology skills.
Science-based biotechnology units emphasising laboratory skills and hands-on laboratory experimentation feature prominently in the program, which covers contemporary techniques in biotechnology. New technology is incorporated as it becomes available. The program also offers students opportunities to pursue studies related to the business of biotechnology, marketing, commercialisation, as well as the legal and ethical aspects of biotechnological applications.
Course structure
The Graduate Diploma in Biotechnology builds upon foundation concepts presented in the Graduate Certificate. The Graduate Diploma in Biotechnology offers students opportunities to pursue study in several relevant focus areas including the theoretical and practical aspects of biotechnology. It also covers the business of biotechnology, marketing, commercialisation, as well as the legal and ethical aspects
of biotechnological applications.
Career outcomes
Career opportunities include employment as research and support staff in the biotechnology industry—private or public biotechnology companies, universities, CSIRO, research institutes, government departments, pathology laboratories and hospitals.
Professional recognition
Graduates are eligible to join AusBiotech, the Australian Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, and the Australian Society for Microbiology.
Units
Course design
The program of study for an individual student will be decided in consultation with the course coordinator and will take into account the student’s background in the cell and biomolecular sciences and areas of interest in biotechnology.
The Graduate Diploma in Biotechnology builds upon foundation concepts presented in the Graduate Certificate. The Graduate Diploma in Biotechnology offers students opportunities to pursue study in several relevant focus areas including the theoretical and practical aspects of biotechnology. It also covers the business of biotechnology, marketing, commercialisation, as well as the legal and ethical aspects of biotechnological applications.
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Entry requirements
Entry Requirements
A degree or equivalent, preferably but not necessarily in science.
Advanced standing (credit) may be given for the foundation program (LS66) if the student has a degree or equivalent with recent and appropriate undergraduate-level knowledge and laboratory experience in the key areas of molecular biology, cell biology, biochemistry and/or microbiology at an advanced level.
Minimum English language requirements
Students must meet the English proficiency requirements.
| IELTS (International English Language Testing System) | |
|---|---|
| speaking | 6.0 |
| writing | 6.0 |
| reading | 6.0 |
| listening | 6.0 |
| overall | 6.5 |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | |
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| speaking | 20.0 |
| writing | 20.0 |
| reading | 20.0 |
| listening | 20.0 |
| overall | 90.0 |
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Course fees
Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. All fees are based on current fixed fee prices. We review fees annually.
2013: $12,400 (indicative) per Semester (subject to annual review)
Scholarships and financial support
You can apply for scholarships to help you with study and living costs.
Apply
How to apply for Graduate Diploma in Biotechnology
You're ready to apply if you have:
- Found all the courses you want to apply for. You can apply for up to 3
- Checked important dates
- Semester 1
201318 January Final date for accepting applications (degree programs only) from offshore Assessment Level 3, 4 and 5 applicants. Student visa assessment levels are available.8 February Final date for accepting applications (degree programs only) from offshore Assessment Level 1 and 2 applicants and onshore applicants. Student visa assessment levels are available. - Semester 2
20137 June Final date for accepting applications (degree programs only) from offshore Assessment Level 3, 4 and 5 applicants. Student visa assessment levels are available.5 July Final date for accepting applications (degree programs only) from offshore Assessment Level 1 and 2 applicants and onshore applicants. Student visa assessment levels are available. - Checked you meet the entry requirements
- Checked costs and scholarships
- Checked if you're eligible for credit for prior learning
- Gathered supporting documents
All done? Then you're ready to apply.
