Graduate Diploma of Biotechnology

Program Overview

The Graduate Diploma of Biotechnology equips students with advanced knowledge and skills in biotechnology, preparing them for careers in healthcare, food, and environmental sectors. Through hands-on learning and expert guidance, graduates gain expertise in molecular biotechnology, biostatistics, and other specialized areas, enabling them to tackle complex issues and drive innovation in the biotechnology industry.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Harness the latest in scientific discovery under the guidance of expert staff and gain the skills to tackle issues of healthcare, food, and environment. This course will be available from Trimester two, 2024.

Objectives:

• Develop advanced knowledge and technical skills to pioneer medical advancements or find cutting-edge solutions to food, agricultural, and environmental issues.
• Experience hands-on learning under internationally recognized academics, ready to graduate with specialist biotechnology knowledge, practical laboratory experience, and professional networks to succeed in a booming industry.
• Take in-depth knowledge of biotechnology from the lab and apply it across genetic, chemical, industrial, and agricultural settings.
• Complement technical biotechnology expertise with skills in statistical data analysis, computer coding, research, and a well-developed understanding of the commercial biotechnology environment.
• Advance skills across topics including:
• Molecular biotechnology
• Biostatistics
• Agricultural biotechnology
• Nanobiotechnology
• Industrial biotechnology
• Applied bioinformatics

Outline:

Course structure:

To complete the Graduate Diploma of Biotechnology, students must attain 8 credit points, which must include:

• DAI001 Academic Integrity Module (0 credit point compulsory unit)
• STP710 Career Tools for Employability (0 credit point compulsory unit)
• SLE010 Laboratory and Fieldwork Safety Induction Program (0-credit point compulsory unit)
• 7 core units (7 credit points)
• 1 credit point of level 7 postgraduate open elective units offered by the University
Students are required to meet the University's academic progress and conduct requirements.

Core Units:

• Year 1 - Trimester 1
• Academic Integrity Module (0 credit points)
• Career Tools for Employability (0 credit points)
• Laboratory and Fieldwork Safety Induction Program (0 credit points)
• Agricultural Biotechnology
• Molecular Biotechnology
• Biostatistics 1
• Professional Research Practice
• Year 1 - Trimester 2
• Nanotechnology
• Industrial Biotechnology
• Applied Bioinformatics

Careers:

Career outcomes:

• Graduate with in-depth scientific knowledge and transferable technical and commercial skills to build a rewarding career in a rapidly growing industry.
• With a highly relevant and versatile biotechnology qualification, be uniquely positioned to pursue a range of exciting roles in industry, education, government, policy development, and teaching.