The Graduate Certificate in Biotechnology program is designed for scientists who want to update their technical skills in core areas such as molecular biology, protein technology or bioinformatics, or acquire research laboratory experience.
For your half year of full-time (or part-time equivalent) studies, you'll select from more than 30 courses, allowing you to tailor your studies to suit your interests and career goals.
Choose electives in molecular biology, business planning, intellectual property, drug discovery and development, immunology and infectious diseases, and more.
With more than 400 biotechnology companies and some 600 medical device companies in Australia alone, UQ Biotechnology graduates are highly sought after for roles in health, agriculture, diagnostics, the environment, forestry, law and commerce.
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Delivery mode
This course is available in the following study modes:
Locations
280-284 Sir Fred Schonell Dr, St Lucia 4067
Entry Requirements
There are no formal academic requirements
To be eligible for entry, you'll need:
- a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in any discipline, or
- 2 years full-time equivalent, relevant work experience in biomedical science, biotechnology, science, bioinformatics, pharmacy or engineering.
- a grade point average (GPA) of 4.5 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification.
Course fees
Course fee
$4,400
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