Graduate Diploma of Biotechnology

Graduate Diploma of Biotechnology provides an exit point for local and international MBiotech students who are not able to complete the 2-year Master's program for some reason and an entry point for students (mainly local) who opt for shorter postgraduate studies to improve their knowledge of the fast developing area of Biotechnology without committing to the more extensive MBiotech program.

The Graduate Diploma of Biotechnology is a postgraduate coursework degree consisting of a minimum of 80 credit points, taught in English, which normally takes one year of full-time study or part-time equivalent. Admission requirements are normally tertiary qualifications or equivalent.

On successful completion you will be able to:

• Interpret, synthesise and critically analyse published literature of relevance to biotechnology.
• Show how biotechnology sources from and interacts with relevant research in other discipline areas and its essential role in industrial, technological and medical advances.
• Collect, record and critically interpret data and incorporate qualitative and quantitative evidence into scientifically defensible arguments in the area of biotechnology.
• Communicate research findings and topical issues of biotechnology in writing and orally.
• Explain the principles and drivers of biotechnology at molecular, organismal and system level and apply the acquired knowledge to practical and theoretical problems.
• Demonstrate laboratory skills that are commonly used in biotechnology and conduct laboratory work in a safe and responsible manner.