Graduate Certificate of Biotechnology
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Overview
The graduate certificate provides important coursework content for graduates with a related science degree who wish to pursue further studies in biotechnology. It is a prerequisite certificate that if successfully completed, can enable entry to the Master of Biotechnology.
The certificate has a substantial practical component aimed primarily at providing students lacking laboratory experience at the undergraduate level with the practical skills required for the Master of Biotechnology.
Key features
- There is a strong interdisciplinary and practical focus reflective of the needs of the marketplace.
- It draws on expertise across discipline areas relevant to Biotechnology, including units from the Departments of Chemistry and Biomolecular Sciences and Biological Sciences.
- You will also benefit from Macquarie University's expertise in proteomics
Minimum course duration
1 year full-time or equivalent part-time
Location
North Ryde
Suitable for
Students wishing to progress to postgraduate study in Biotechnology, yet do not have the required prerequisites.
Course fee
AUD $7,284 
Student amenities fee
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Entry requirements
Bachelor degree with relevant major.
English language requirements
If you have completed the NSW HSC or equivalent you satisfy the English proficiency requirements.
For full information view the English proficiency requirements table (436 Kb).
Work experience requirements
No work experience required.
What you will study
| General requirements | Credit Points |
|---|---|
| Minimum number of credit points | 12 |
| Minimum number of credit points at 200 to 500 level | 6 |
| Completion of other specific minimum requirements as set out below |
Specific requirements
The following outlines the units (subjects) to be studied within this graduate certificate
| 100 level | Credit Points | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Required | 12cp from | CBMS103 | Organic and Biological Chemistry | ||
| CBMS204 | Organic Synthesis | ||||
| CBMS208 | Chemical Analysis I | ||||
| CBMS215 | Microbiology | ||||
| CBMS223 | Biochemistry | ||||
| CBMS224 | Molecular Biology | ||||
| CBMS234 | History and Philosophy of the Molecular Sciences | ||||
| CBMS335 | Medical Microbiology | ||||
| BIOL206 | Genetics | ||||
| BIOL208 | Animal Structure and Function | ||||
| BIOL210 | Plant Structure and Function | ||||
| BIOL260 | Science of Sex | ||||
| BIOL367 | Immunobiology | 12 | |||
| Total credit points required to satisfy this graduate certificate | 12 | ||||
Notes
- The course information contained on this page is applicable for 2012 ONLY.
For more information please read the courses disclaimer.
Careers
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the program mostly continue on to further studies.
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