Course Overview

About This Course

Become a health leader, improving the health and wellbeing of individuals and populations alike. Get ready to shape the future of healthcare with a degree in health and biomedical sciences from Adelaide University. Learn how the human body works in sickness and in health. Discover the causes, diagnosis and treatment of diseases. Explore ways to optimise patient outcomes. Develop the knowledge and skills to lead scientific discoveries. Learn from world-leading academics on the forefront of scientific discovery and emerging technologies. Explore simulated environments to practise and hone your skills. Gain a broad understanding of human health across various disciplines and tailor your studies to your chosen career path. Complete practical placements aligned to your interests and acquire the knowledge and skills to make a real, lasting impact in health and care. Graduate ready to work in either clinical or research settings.

Where You Can Study

Available Locations

Adelaide City Campus, North Terrace, Adelaide CBD, South Australia

132 Grenfell St, Adelaide, SA 5000

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Eligibility

Entry Requirements

General Requirements

Check that you meet the academic entry requirements for your chosen program
English is the language of instruction at Adelaide University and all students are required to be proficient in English comprehension and expression and provide evidence (if applicable)
For more information about English language requirements, visit the English language proficiency webpage

Career & Study Pathways

Where this takes you

Career Opportunities

You may find yourself developing vaccines, performing diagnostic testing, or conducting laboratory research to solve global health challenges. Graduate ready to work in either clinical or research settings.

Quality & Recognition

Accreditation & Migration

Academic Regulator

TEQSA

Accreditation Status

Accredited

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What career outcomes can I expect after completing the Graduate Certificate in Biotechnology (Biomedical)?

Graduates may find themselves developing vaccines, performing diagnostic testing, or conducting laboratory research to solve global health challenges, and are prepared to work in either clinical or research settings.

Who teaches in the Graduate Certificate in Biotechnology (Biomedical) at Adelaide University?

Adelaide University offers the opportunity to learn directly from industry-connected, world-class academics who are on the forefront of scientific discovery and emerging technologies.

Does Adelaide University offer practical experience as part of this program?

Yes, Adelaide University provides opportunities to practise and hone your skills in simulated environments and through practical placements aligned to your interests.

Why is now a good time to study health and biomedical sciences?

According to the 2023 WHO Global Monitoring Report, there is a predicted global shortage of 10 million health workers by 2030, making it a critical and rewarding time to join this field.

Is the Graduate Certificate in Biotechnology (Biomedical) available online or on campus?

The page indicates that Adelaide University offers both on-campus options and a suite of 100% online programs across its health and biomedical sciences degrees; however, specific delivery mode details for this particular graduate certificate are not specified on this page.

Application

How to Apply

Three simple steps to get enrolled

Step 01

Enquire

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Step 02

Submit Documents

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Step 03

Get Enrolled

Receive your offer letter and confirm your enrolment. Welcome to the course!

Course Snapshot

Salary, careers & skills

Typical Salary

Entry-level (0-2 years)AUD $70,000 to $95,000 per year

Early Career (2-5 years)AUD $95,000 to $115,000 per year

Mid-Level (5-10 years)AUD $115,000 to $150,000 per year

Career Paths

BioinformaticianComputational BiologistGenomics Data AnalystResearch Scientist (Bioinformatics)Bioinformatics Software Engineer

Key Skills

Genomic data analysis and next-generation sequencing (NGS) pipeline developmentProgramming in Python, R, Perl, and Bash for biological data processingStatistical modelling and computational analysis of biological datasetsMachine learning and AI application in genomics and proteomicsDatabase design, management, and querying (SQL and biological databases such as NCBI, Ensembl, UniProt)

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