GraduateBiology & Life Sciences
Graduate Diploma in Molecular Biology
University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
About this program
The Graduate Diploma in Molecular Biology is a one-year postgraduate program at UQ's St Lucia campus for scientists building high-level knowledge and practical skills in modern molecular biology research. Students gain experience in techniques such as protein engineering, artificial evolution, enzymology, high-throughput screening, molecular cloning, protein purification and LC-MS analysis, and develop advanced knowledge of genes, proteins, genome sequencing and recombinant DNA technology. Graduates work in laboratory research, biotechnology and pharmaceuticals, diagnostics and further postgraduate study.
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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: Advanced Molecular Biology Laboratory [Core course], Advanced Proteins & Nucleic Acids [Core course], Immunology & Infectious Diseases [Elective], Current Innovations in Agricultural Biotechnology [Elective], Principles of Synthetic Biology [Elective], Food Microbiology & Biotechnology [Elective], Biologics [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 and biology, or a graduate certificate (or equivalent) in molecular biology. You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.5 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification.
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