Why study the Graduate Certificate in Biotechnology
There is currently a tremendous growth in the international biotechnology industry and allied service sector. Research and development managers require scientists with core technical skills, knowledge of commercial imperatives and current regulatory environments.
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.
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
Courses
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 (#).
Courses
Program
Rules
The 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
Rules
To have your degree conferred, you also need to comply with UQ’s policies and rules.