GraduateBiology & Life Sciences

Graduate Certificate in Molecular Biology

University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD, Australia

About this program

The Graduate Certificate in Molecular Biology is a half-year postgraduate program at UQ's St Lucia campus for scientists building high-level knowledge and laboratory skills in modern molecular biology. Students master techniques such as electrophoresis, polymerase chain reaction, endonuclease mapping and expression vectors, and develop advanced knowledge of genes and proteins, genome sequencing, recombinant DNA technology and macromolecular structure, with training in bioinformatics, molecular genetics and immunology. Graduates work in laboratory research, biotechnology and pharmaceuticals, diagnostics and further postgraduate study.

Cost & duration

Duration0.5 yr
Tuition (international)A$41,900
Application feeA$100

English test scores

IELTS6.5 overall
PTE58 overall

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Course structure

1 term of coursework

  • UQ calls subjects "courses" within this program. A sample of what you will study includes: Introduction to Proteins & Nucleic Acids [Core course], Introduction to Molecular Biology Laboratory [Core course], Bioinformatics 1: Introduction [Core course], Immunology & Infectious Diseases [Elective], Food Microbiology & Biotechnology [Elective]. The exact course list and any core versus elective structure depends on the specialisation and study plan you choose, and is confirmed in the program's official course list at enrolment

Admissions

To be eligible for entry, you'll need: a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in any discipline, with at least one course in chemistry or biology, or 2 years full-time equivalent, relevant work experience (see below). You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.5 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification. Relevant work experience Relevant work experience includes work in biotechnology, science, medicine, biomedical science, pharmacy, bioinformatics, genetics, molecular biology, biochemistry, and biological chemistry.

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