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Graduate Diploma in Biotechnology (Plant Biotechnology) GD.Bio(PB)
2009

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Location: Waite Campus
Duration: 1 year (full-time or part-time? equivalent)
Degree/Award: Graduate Diploma

Program Outline

Plant Biotechnology has a strong emphasis on understanding plant form and function from molecular, genetic and bio-chemical perspectives. The program extends this understanding from fundamental science to applications in plant production, human and animal health, biofuels, and ultimately to commercialisation of plant biotechnology. The program is designed as a series of short courses, integrating scientific communication, critical thinking, problem solving and bioinformatics into the curriculum.

Program Structure

The Graduate Diploma is a 24-unit program. The Grad Dip consists of all listed core courses.

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Admission Information

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Domestic applicants

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SATAC Code 3GD017
Annual tuition fees ?
Commonwealth-supported place: $4,162
Mid-year entry? No
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Selection Criteria ?

Graduate entry only.
You must have a completed Bachelor's degree or equivalent.

How to Apply ?

SATAC Code: 3GD017

International applicants

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IELTS Total 6 [more info]
Annual tuition fees ? International student place: $24,000
Mid-year entry? Yes
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Selection Criteria ?

Graduate entry only
Prerequisites ?
Relevant Bachelor's degree, graduate certificate or equivalent
Equivalent Scores
IELTS
Total
Reading
Listening
Speaking
Writing
6
5.5
5.5
6
6

How to Apply ?

International applicants applying with Australian year 12 results

Not an international applicant applying with Australian year 12 results? ?

Annual tuition fees ? International student place: $24,000
Mid-year entry? Yes
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Selection Criteria ?

Graduate entry only
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Study Plans

The study plans ? given are examples of pathways through this degree. For a complete description, see the program rules.

Courses

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Career Opportunities

Biotechnology offers rewarding and well-paid careers using advanced technologies that will transform food production and environmental management. Career opportunities exist in government departments, universities and private companies in research and development, advisory and consultancy positions.

Potential careers

Plant Breeding, Agriculture, Agricultural Service Industry, Agronomist, Government officer, Grape Production, Animal Breeding, Aquaculture, Public Health, Health Officer, Horticulturalist, Research Scientist, Biotechnology, Commercial and Operation Analyst, Livestock Production, Vineyard Management, Environmental Biologist, Environmental Chemist, Farm Management, Fisheries Researcher, Food Scientist, Food Technologist, Bioinformatics

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Last updated: Monday, 13 Jul 2009

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