ObjectivesThe course provides students with an in-depth training in modern biotechnology and the ability to acquire extensive subject knowledge both in theoretical and practical aspects of the discipline. Learning outcomes Students will also develop a range of transferable research, analytical, communication and commercialisation skills including the capacity to: * understand and apply relevant scientific principles in a biotechnology context; * retrieve and present biotechnological information; * critically analyse information relevant to biotechnology, for example, analyse and evaluate scientific, proof-of concept, and commercialisation data; * use information technology relevant to core biotechnology practice; * appreciate the role of biotechnology in society and the regulatory and ethical frameworks it operates within; * understand the principles of biotechnology commercialisation; * work effectively in a team environment. The course builds on the foundations gained at the Bachelor degree level and will further professional development, preparing graduates for a career in the Biotechnology sector or for further study in a biotechnology-related field or in other areas where the range of skills and knowledge acquired is applicable.
Entry requirementsApplicants who do not hold the Graduate Certificate in Biotechnology must normally have completed, with a Credit average or better, an approved degree in agricultural, biological or medical science at an approved tertiary institution. However, under certain circumstances and subject to specific conditions, others who can show evidence of fitness for candidature may be admitted.
Academic titleGraduate Diploma in Biotechnology
Course descriptionThe Graduate Diploma in Biotechnology is a 36-unit program jointly offered by the Faculty of Science and Engineering and the Faculty of Health Sciences on aCommonwealth Supported basis.
The course articulates with the Graduate Certificate in Biotechnology and the Master of Biotechnology Studies.
Students can articulate into the Master of Biotechnology Studies and receive credit for up to 36 units. Students who have completed the Graduate Certificate in Biotechnology can articulate into the Graduate Diploma in Biotechnology and will receive up to 18 units of credit.
PROGRAM OF STUDY [November, 2008]
To qualify for the Graduate Diploma in Biotechnology, a student must complete 36 units with a grade of P or NGP or better in each topic, according to the following program of study:
A minimum of 18 units selected from:
BTEC9610A
BioBusiness*
9
BTEC9630
Special Masters Topic in Biotechnology*
6
BTEC9650
Advanced Experimental Biotechnology
9
BTEC9660
Biotechnology Regulations and Ethics
3
Plus the remaining units selected in consultation with the course coordinator from:
BTEC9620
BioInnovation*
6
BTEC9670
Bioprocessing and Industrial Biotechnology*
6
BTEC9671
Environmental Biotechnology*
6
BTEC9672
Genomics and Drug Discovery
6
BTEC9673
Medical Biotechnology*
6
BTEC9674
Plant and Agricultural Biotechnology*
6
BTEC9675
ReproductiveTechnologies*
6
* Students wishing to enrol in this topic over the course of a year, rather than in a single semester, should enrol in two topics listed as Part A and Part B. For example, BTEC9610E BioBusiness Part A and BTEC9610F BioBusiness Part B.