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Graduate Certificate in Biotechnology - Macquarie University

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Course Information:
College: College of Science and Technology
Division: Divison of Environmental and Life Sciences
Department(s): Department of Chemistry & Biomolecular Sciences
Area Of Study: Sciences (including Environmental Sciences and Museum Studies)
Course Type: Undergraduate
Degree Type: Graduate Certificate
CRICOS Code: 048823J
Key Features:
This is a prerequisite certificate which can be used to enable entry to the Master of Biotechnology. The certificate has a substantial practical component aimed primarily at providing students lacking laboratory experience at the undergraduate level with the practical skills required for the Master of Biotechnology. 
Suitable For:
Students wishing to progress to postgraduate study in Biotechnology yet do not have the requisite laboratory component in the areas of molecular biology, microbiology and bio-analytical techniques in their undergraduate degree. 
Career Opportunities:
As an industry, Biotechnology is expanding rapidly and this expansion requires a workforce of graduates that have scientific and technical skills as well as skills in problem-solving, teamwork and critical and analytical thinking. 
Requirements - 2009 :
Entry Requirements: Bachelor of Science in a related field of study.
Course Quota: No
Work Experience Requirements: No work experience required.
English Language Requirements:
  • IELTS (Academic English only): Minimum 6.5 overall, with 6.0 in each section
  • TOEFL (paper based test): Minimum 580 overall, with 53 Listening, 52 Reading, 59 Structure/ Written Expression, 5.0 TWE
  • TOEFL (computer based test): Minimum 237 overall, with 19 Listening, 19 Reading, 25 Structure/Writing
  • TOEFL (internet based test): Minimum 92 overall, with 18 Listening, 17 Reading, 22 Writing, 22 Speaking
Course Entry Rank:  
 
Course Commences: Semester 2 (July), 2009 
Study Options: Full-Time
Minimum Course Duration: 6 Months
Minimum Course Credit Points: 12
Confirmed Per Credit Point Fee*: $912.00
Estimated Annual Fee*: $10,944.00
Location: North Ryde (Sydney)
Subjects Per Year: 4-6
Notes: There is only one intake annually for this program and that is in July of every year.

* This is a proposed fee only and is subject to change.For courses of more than one year’s duration: For units completed in 2009, the 2009 fee will apply. For units completed in 2010 (or 2011, depending on the duration of the course), you will pay the fee approved for the 2010 (or 2011) academic year respectively.

For students commencing in semester two, 2009: the 2009 fee listed will apply for your first semester of study only. The fee approved for 2010 will take effect from semester one, 2010.

All fees are in Australian Dollars (AU$), unless otherwise stated.
Sample Program:

This is a sample study program only. The units listed in this sample program may not be a true representation of what an official study program will look like for this course. This sample program shows an example of possible units which could be taken under this area of study.

YEAR 1 (ELECTIVE UNITS)
BIOL208 Animal Structure and Function*
BIOL367 Immunobiology*
PHIL260 Bioethics and Biotechnology*
CBMS215 Microbiology*

 
 

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