Graduate Certificate in Biotechnology
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Duration
Commencing
Semester 2 (23 Jul, 2018)
Why study the Graduate Certificate in Biotechnology
This program is designed for scientists who want to update their technical skills in core areas such as molecular biology, protein technology or bioinformatics, or who wish to acquire research laboratory experience. The programs also suit legal or business professionals with some scientific background who want to learn about the latest technological developments.
Graduates possess an understanding of a broad range of modern biotechnologies; the commercialisation of products and marketing; the business environment, including business planning and project management; and how research and development are undertaken in industry settings.
Summary
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Program code5013
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Faculty
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DurationHalf Year full-time
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CommencingSemester 1 (19 Feb, 2018)
Semester 2 (23 Jul, 2018) -
Program levelPostgraduate Coursework
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Units8
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Delivery locationSt Lucia
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AQFLevel 8
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CRICOS code034026J
Admissions criteria
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in any field, with UQ or equivalent GPA of 4.5 or above on a 7 point scale; or
2 years of work experience in the same discipline.
English Proficiency
IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ, view the English proficiency policy.
Visa requirements
International students who are accepted into full-time study in the Graduate Certificate in Biotechnology are eligible to apply for an Australian student visa.
The Australian Government has simplified the visa application process. Now, all international students apply for the Student Visa (subclass 500).
There are a number of requirements you must satisfy before a visa is granted. Find out more about the visa application process.
Program structure
The courses offered in the Graduate Certificate in Biotechnology are set out in the course list. Each course is allocated a certain number of units (#).
CoursesThe Program Rules explain what is required to complete the Graduate Certificate in Biotechnology. These requirements include the total number of units you need to complete in order to graduate.
Program RulesTo have your degree conferred, you also need to comply with UQ’s policies and rules.
Further study options
Graduates of the Graduate Certificate in Biotechnology have the opportunity to progress into the following programs:
- Graduate Diploma in Biotechnology
- Master of Biotechnology
- Master of Biotechnology Research Extensive
Programs and Courses
If you're a current student who has already commenced study at UQ, refer to Programs and Courses in my.UQ for full information about your program structure, rules and requirements.
Financial aid
As an international student, you might be eligible for financial aid – either from your home country, or from the Australian Government.
Find out more about financial aid, including scholarships and financial aid programs.
Indicative annual fee
The "indicative annual fee" is the cost of enrolling in the Graduate Certificate in Biotechnology for one semester in 2018. It is calculated based on a standard full-time study load.
A standard full-time study load is 8 units per semester. The fee for part-time study is proportionately lower.
All fees are reviewed annually.
Visit Tuition fees for more information.
Scholarships
International students are eligible to apply for a number of scholarships and prizes. These may be offered by the University, the Australian Government, foreign governments, or private organisations.
Many scholarships have specific eligibility criteria and are very competitive. More information, including information about how to apply, is available on the Scholarships website.
Applying online
All international student applications for the Graduate Certificate in Biotechnology can be lodged directly to UQ using our online application form or through an approved UQ agent in your country.
The program code for the Graduate Certificate in Biotechnology is 5013. You'll need this when applying.Find out more about applying for postgraduate coursework study.
Apply nowImportant dates
There are a number of dates and deadlines you need to meet when applying for postgraduate study.
The closing date for the Graduate Certificate in Biotechnology is:
- To commence study in semester 2 - May 31 of the year of commencement.
- To commence study in semester 1 - November 30 of the previous year.
A full list of dates relevant to UQ students is available on the Student Matters Calendar.
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