C11285v1 Graduate Certificate in Medical Biotechnology
University of Technology Sydney
About
The Graduate Certificate in Medical Biotechnology is suitable for those seeking a scientific qualification to assist them to gain entry into science as well as for those who are already employed but wish to gain new specialised skills to advance their area of expertise.The course enhances career prospects by providing opportunities to extend knowledge beyond a first degree.
It provide the opportunity to extend or renew scientific knowledge and professional skills which are important to career advancement.
Structure
The course requires 24 credit points of study, with 16 credit points chosen from the discipline electives and 8 credit points from the professional electives.
Course completion requirements
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| CBK91765 Discipline electives (Science PG) | 16cp |
| CBK91766 Professional elective(s) (Science PG) | 8cp |
| Total | 24cp |
Course program
The following example shows a typical full-time program.
Autumn commencing, full time
Year 1
Autumn session
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| Select 16 credit points from the following: | 16cp |
| 91567 Advanced Microscopy and Imaging | |
| 91570 Experimental and Diagnostic Flow Cytometry | |
| 68109 Advanced Communication Skills in Science | |
| Select 8 credit points from the following: | 8cp |
| 60102 Ethics in Animal Research | |
| 60105 Ethics in Human Research | |
| 60107 Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Commercialisation | |
| 60116 Risk Assessment and Management for Science | |
| 60119 Science Business Models and Intellectual Property | |
Spring commencing, full time
Year 1
Spring session
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| Select 16 credit points from the following: | 16cp |
| 91569 Biotechnology Solutions to Infectious Diseases | |
| 91572 Proteomics | |
| Select 8 credit points from the following: | 8cp |
| 60110 Leadership in Science | |
| 60109 Professional Science Document Writing | |
| 60106 Research Proposal Writing | |
| 60116 Risk Assessment and Management for Science | |
| 60119 Science Business Models and Intellectual Property | |
| 68109 Advanced Communication Skills in Science | |
| 60108 Laboratory Management | |
Entry requirements
Applicants must have completed a UTS recognised bachelor's degree, or an equivalent or higher qualification, or submitted other evidence of general and professional qualifications that demonstrates potential to pursue graduate studies.
Entry into the course requires the completion of a bachelor's, master's, graduate diploma, graduate certificate qualification in biochemistry and cell biology, microbiology, human biology, genetics, laboratory technology, medical science, food science and biotechnology or pharmacology.
The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: Academic IELTS: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL: paper based: 550-583 overall with TWE of 4.5, internet based: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21; or AE5: Pass; or PTE: 58-64; or CAE: 176-184.
Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.
International students
Visa requirement: To obtain a student visa to study in Australia, international students must enrol full time and on campus. Australian student visa regulations also require international students studying on student visas to complete the course within the standard full-time duration. Students can extend their courses only in exceptional circumstances.
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