Graduate Diploma in Biotechnology (Biomedical)

The Graduate Diploma is a 24-unit program of advanced coursework, including  core courses and a range of electives.
Academic Program Rules The Calendar is a comprehensive handbook of the University's academic program rules.
Graduate Diploma in Biotechnology (Biomedical) Areas of Specialisation Each student will be expected to complete a research project under the direction of a scientific and industry mentor.
  The research project is designed to develop the practical and theoretical skills required for real life research projects.
Example Study Plan Core CoursesBIOTECH 7000 Advanced Research PlatformsEDUC 7055 Research Communication  TECHCOMM 5016 Entrepreneurship and InnovationBIOTECH 7003 Advanced Research TechniquesEDUC 7054 Research Design    Elective coursesAt least two courses chosen from:Semester 1BIOTECH 7001 Drug Discovery and Development   BIOTECH 7006 Biomarkers, Detection and Diagnostics   BIOTECH 7004 Molecular Microbiology and Vaccines  BIOTECH 7005  Bioinformatics and systems Modelling BIOTECH 7002 Stem Cells and Advanced Tissue CultureNot more than one course chosen from the following:EDUC 7058 Research ProcessesTECHCOMM 5021 Applied Project Management 1TECHCOMM 5006 Technology Management and TransferTECHCOMM 5007 Legal Issues of the Commercialization ProcessTECHCOMM 5011 Creating Wealth Through InternationalisationTECHCOMM 5004 Managing Risk    Assessment Exams, written and oral assignments and investigative projects; includes both individual and group participation.