Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in any field; or Graduate Certificate in Biotechnology.
UQ or equivalent GPA of 5 or above on a 7 point scale.
IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ
TOEFL IBT - Overall 87, listening 19, reading 19, writing 21 and speaking 19.
TOEFL PB - Overall 570, listening 54, reading 54, writing 59/5.
Pearsons - Overall Score of 64 and 60 in all sub bands.
BE - A minimum overall grade of 4 plus a minimum grade of C in all macro skills.
CES - Overall 176 and 169 in all sub bands.
OET is not accepted.
Equip yourself with the scientific skills and business, legal and regulatory understanding needed to translate discoveries from the laboratory to real life.
The Graduate Diploma in Biotechnology program is designed for scientists who want to update their technical skills in core areas such as molecular biology, protein technology or bioinformatics, or acquire research laboratory experience.
For your one year of full-time studies, you'll select from over 30 courses, allowing you to tailor your studies to suit your interests and career goals.
Choose electives in molecular genetics, food microbiology, business planning, intellectual property, drug discovery and development, immunology and infectious diseases, and more.
With more than 400 biotechnology companies and some 600 medical device companies in Australia alone, UQ Biotechnology graduates are highly sought after for roles in health, agriculture, diagnostics, the environment, forestry, law and commerce.
CRICOS CODE: 034052G
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Graduate Diploma in Biotechnology
4 units from -
Course Title
Commercialisation of Biotechnology Products
Biologics
Quality Management Systems in Biotechnology
Issues in Biotechnology
and 12 units from -
Course Title
Directed Studies in Molecular Genetics
Directed Studies in Biomolecular Structure & Function
Introduction to the Molecular Biology Laboratory
Advanced Molecular Biology Laboratory
Advanced Protein Technology
Commercialisation of Biotechnology Products
Biologics
Drug Discovery & Development
Quality Management Systems in Biotechnology
Issues in Biotechnology
Biotechnology Intellectual Property Case Studies
Project Proposal
Research Project A
Research Project B
Paper Critique
Immunology & Infectious Diseases
Management of Intellectual Property
Postgraduate study can take you anywhere. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:
Plant breeding and engineering specialist
Nanotechnology and biosensor application specialist
Diagnostic test developer
Pharmaceutical producer
Industry researcher
Venture capital consultant
Plant breeding, engineering, cropping or horticulture specialist
Plant and animal geneticist
Agricultural advisory board member
Business plan analyst
OSHC 530 ($) AUD per year
