Graduate Diploma in Medical Biotechnology

Yes, if you have received a UTS offer of enrolment and have undertaken previous studies at another institution or have significant relevant employment experience, you may be eligible to apply for RPL. RPL acknowledges skills and knowledge gained through formal qualifications and informal learning. Applications should be submitted after receiving a course offer and before initial enrolment for domestic students, or when applying for your UTS course for international students.

You will be notified of your RPL outcome via your UTS webmail account within four to six weeks of application submission. All RPL decisions are final as per the Admissions and RPL Policy, though if dissatisfied, you can submit a complaint to the Student Complaints Resolution Office or seek review from the Student Ombudsman.

RPL may be granted as either specified credit (subject exemption), where prior learning is equivalent to a specific UTS subject, or unspecified credit (unspecified elective/general advanced standing), where prior learning counts towards an elective component but isn't equivalent to a specific UTS subject. Alternatively, subject substitution might be offered, where an alternative subject of equivalent credit point value is added to your study plan.

You must provide certified official academic records and qualifications, along with supporting evidence such as subject outlines, comparison tables, or portfolios. Official academic records must be certified and sighted as true copies by authorised offices such as the UTS Student Centre, a Justice of the Peace, or an Australian Overseas Diplomatic Mission. Non-English documents must be officially translated and submitted with certified copies.

International students should consider the impact of RPL on their course duration and student visa requirements before applying. It is recommended that international students apply for RPL when applying for their UTS course to ensure processing before their letter of offer is issued. Applications made after the first session will only be considered in exceptional circumstances with a written statement explaining the delay and any previous applications.