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Graduate Diploma of Biotechnology
Deakin University, Melbourne/Geelong, VIC, Australia
About this program
The Graduate Diploma of Biotechnology at Deakin University is a one-year postgraduate course for graduates who want specialist biotechnology expertise. Through hands-on learning led by globally recognised academics, students develop practical laboratory experience and industry connections while exploring applications across human health, food, agriculture and the environment. The course emphasises actively shaping the future of biotechnology rather than learning theory alone, and can articulate into masters study. Graduates work in research, laboratory, quality and product development roles across the biotechnology, pharmaceutical and agricultural sectors.
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Course structure
1 term of coursework
- Academic Integrity and Respect at Deakin (0-credit-point compulsory unit) 7 credit points of core units, 1 open elective. Year 1: Agricultural Biotechnology
- Molecular Biotechnology
- Biostatistics 1
- Professional Research Practice
- Nanobiotechnology
- Industrial Biotechnology
- Applied Bioinformatics
Admissions
To be considered for admission to this degree you will need to meet at least one of the following criteria: completion of a bachelor degree or higher in a related discipline (e.g. biochemistry, molecular biology, microbiology, immunology, cell biology, genetics, bioengineering, biotechnology, food science, pathology, pharmacology, botany or zoology); completion of a bachelor degree in any discipline plus two years' relevant work experience
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