Graduate Diploma of Biotechnology

Macquarie University

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Overview 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 … For more content click the Read More button below.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.Read More

Entry requirements

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Inherent requirements are the essential components of a course or program necessary for a student to successfully achieve the core learning outcomes of a course or program. Students must meet the inherent requirements to complete their Macquarie University course or program. For more information see https://students.mq.edu.au/study/my-study-program/inherent-requirements. Inherent requirements for Macquarie University programs fall under the following categories:

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The physical inherent requirement is to have the physical capabilities to safely and effectively perform the activities necessary to undertake the learning activities and achieve the learning outcomes of an award.

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The inherent requirement for cognition is possessing the intellectual, conceptual, integrative and quantitative capabilities to undertake the learning activities and achieve the learning outcomes of an award.

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The inherent requirement for communication is the capacity to communicate information, thoughts and ideas through a variety of mediums and with a range of audiences.

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The behavioural inherent requirement is the capacity to sustain appropriate behaviour over the duration of units of study to engage in activities necessary to undertake the learning activities and achieve the learning outcomes of an award.

Learning outcomes

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

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