Postgraduate: Course rule and topic information
Graduate Certificate in
Biotechnology
(GradCertBiotech)
INTRODUCTION
The Graduate Certificate in Biotechnology is an 18-unit program jointly offered by the Faculty of Science and Engineering and the Faculty of Health Sciences on a Commonwealth Supported basis.
The course articulates with the Graduate Diploma in Biotechnology and the Master of Biotechnology Studies, and the sequentially developed topics allow progression through the three awards. Students who have completed the graduate certificate are awarded credit towards the graduate diploma.
COURSE AIMS
The course aims to provide advanced theoretical scientific knowledge and training required for independent study at a postgraduate level and an understanding of business management issues required for modern biotechnology. Graduating students would be expected to apply this knowledge to the production and sales of biotechnology products and services.
COURSE RULE
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must normally have completed, with a Credit average or better, an approved bachelor degree in a biological, agricultural 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.
PROGRAM OF STUDY
[November, 2007]
To qualify for the Graduate Certificate in Biotechnology, a student must satisfactorily complete 18 units with a grade of P or NGP or better in each topic, according to the following program of study.
Except with the permission of the Biotechnology Examinations Board no topic may be attempted more than twice.
Core topic
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BTEC9630 |
Special Masters Topic in Biotechnology |
6 |
plus a minimum of 12 units selected from:
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