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Graduate Certificate in Biotechnology (Plant Biotechnology)
GC.BiotPB
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| Location: | Waite Campus |
| Duration: | 6 months
(full-time or
part-time equivalent)
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| Degree/Award: | Graduate Certificate |
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.
The Graduate Certificate comprises 12 units and students take the three core courses indicated below.
Choose your applicant type to view the relevant admissions information for this program.
I am a:
| SATAC Code | 3GC014 |
| Tuition fees
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Commonwealth-supported place: $2,124
for 6 months
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| Mid-year entry? | No |
| Enquiries | Student Centre |
Not an international applicant?
| IELTS Total | 6 [more info] |
| Tuition fee
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International student place: $12,600 for 6 months |
| Mid-year entry? | No |
| Enquiries | Student Centre |
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IELTS
Total
Reading
Listening
Speaking
Writing
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6
5.5
5.5
6
6
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Not an international applicant applying with Australian year 12 results?
| Tuition fee
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International student place: $12,600 for 6 months |
| Mid-year entry? | No |
| Enquiries | Student Centre |
The study plans
given are examples of pathways through this degree. For a complete description,
see the program rules.
Courses
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Biotechnology offers 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.
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: Thursday, 27 Aug 2009
