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Graduate Diploma in Biotechnology - Queensland University of Technology |
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TEL: 0207 193 7932
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| CRICOS code: | | 016975B |
| | International fees: | | 2010: $11,000 per semester
(per semester, subject to annual review) |
| | International entry: | | July (Note: Students commencing in July, enrol in Semester 2 units first) *Also see "ENTRY REQUIREMENTS" below |
| | Course duration (full-time): | | 2 semesters (1 year) |
| | Course duration (part-time): | | 4 semesters (2 years) |
| | Total credit points: | | 96 |
| | Standard credit points/full-time semester: | | 48 |
| | Campus: | | Gardens Point |
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Entry Requirements
A bachelor degree or equivalent, preferably but not necessarily in science, is required. Please contact the course coordinator for further information on the entry requirements for this course.
*LS76 commences in July (Module 1 entry). Students with advanced standing for Module 1 should commence in February as the Faculty does not offer sufficient units in Module 2 in second semester. Note especially that the February entry point for this course is for students with advanced standing for Module 1. It is not possible to commence Module 1 in February.
For students with advanced standing for Module 1 and who wish to enter LS76 in July, a modified program will be required and this should be discussed with the course coordinator prior to enrolment. Students should note that this may require them to study business electives only in their first semester and could lead to them having to take an additional semester to complete the requirements of their program.
Professional Recognition
Graduates are eligible to join the AusBiotech, the Australian Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, and the Australian Society for Microbiology.
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.
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 biomolecular sciences and area of interest in biotechnology. The LS76 Graduate Diploma in Biotechnology builds upon concepts covered in the foundation program, LS66 Graduate Certificate in Biotechnology. The Graduate Diploma in Biotechnology not only offers students opportunities to pursue study in several relevant focus areas including the theoretical and practical aspects of biotechnology, but also the business of biotechnology, marketing, commercialisation, as well as the legal and ethical aspects of biotechnological applications. The Graduate Diploma in Biotechnology is comprised of 96 credit points of assessed coursework. Advanced standing may be given for the suite of units offered in the foundation program, LS66 Graduate Certificate in Biotechnology, if the student has a bachelor degree or equivalent with a recent and appropriate undergraduate-level knowledge and practical experience in the key areas of molecular biology, cell biology, biochemistry and/or microbiology at an advanced level. If advanced standing is granted, students can enrol directly in LS76 in their first semester.
Overview
LS76 Graduate Diploma in Biotechnology is one of four nested postgraduate coursework programs in biotechnology offered by the School of Life Sciences. The Graduate Diploma in Biotechnology will suit anyone who has a recent undergraduate degree (preferably, but not necessarily in science) and 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 for a current or future position. Science-based biotechnology units emphasise 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. LS76 Graduate Diploma in Biotechnology, a one year full-time program, builds upon the knowledge and skills base developed in the Graduate Certificate in Biotechnology and allows the student to stream into either medical or plant biotechnology or both.
Course Structure
| Code | Title | | Year 1, Semester 2 (MODULE 1) | | LSN101 | Molecular Biosciences | | LSN102 | Cellular Biosciences | | LSN103 | Postgraduate Learning and Research Skills | | LSB468 | Molecular Biology | | Year 2, Semester 1 (MODULE 2) | | LSP127 | Business Aspects of Biotechnology | | | Either | | LSB509 | Medical Biotechnology 1 | | | Or | | LSB577 | Plant Biotechnology 1 | | | | | | In consultation with the course coordinator, choose 24 credit points from the following units: | | LSB509 | Medical Biotechnology 1 | | LSB527 | Biomedical Research Technologies | | LSB577 | Plant Biotechnology 1 | | GSN408 | Fundamentals of Marketing Management | | GSN418 | Marketing Strategy Development | | HHB270 | Gene Technology And Ethics | | IBN408 | Global Business Operations | | LWN135 | Law, Justice and New Genetic Technologies | | MAB523 | Introduction to Quality Management |
Potential careers
Biochemist
Biotechnologist
Medical Biotechnologist
Microbiologist
Molecular Biologist
Plant Biotechnologist
Research Assistant
Scientist
Virologist
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