Graduate Certificate in Biotechnology Industry

What does this course involve?

If you’re working in the broad biotechnology sector, this course will give you the necessary skills to manage and operate effectively within your workplace.

Because this course is flexible, you can choose to undertake these four modules in any sequence:

• Australian biotechnology industry overview
• Bioscience research and discovery
• Biotechnology product and process development
• Biotechnology management principles

The course is delivered via an interactive web-based interface.

What employment opportunities will I have?

This course may provide you with employment opportunities in all areas of the biotechnology sector such as in legal, regulatory, recruitment, ethical, political, commercial, media or academia.

As a student, the Institute’s Employment Service is your first port of call for advice on gaining employment in this field, and can be contacted on 1300 BOX HILL (1300 269 445).

Accreditation

Nationally Recognised

What further study options will I have?

You may wish to progress into advanced level courses at Box Hill Institute, other institutes or universities.

Can I apply?

• You must have a related bachelor degree with professional experience, or a relevant diploma or advance diploma with extensive professional experience

How do I apply?

Direct Entry - Rolling enrolments

If you have any queries, please contact the Institute on 1300 BOX HILL (1300 269 445).

How will I be selected for this course?

• Individual Interview
• Assessment of Application

Length of course

Full time - 1 year
Part time - 2 years

Where will I study?

Elgar Campus

What costs and other fees should I expect?

Self Funded  $AUD 660.00 per unit for Victorian Students (includes amenities and materials fees). For national and international students please contact the Institute.

How will I be assessed?

• Written assessment
• Online assessment

Will my previous experience or study count?

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) or Recognition of Current Competencies (RCC) takes into account the knowledge and skills you’ve already gained through your previous education and work. This may be through formal or informal training, paid or unpaid work experience, and can earn you credit if relevant to your chosen course.

All fees quoted are the 2009 calendar year indicative fees and are correct at the time of print. In subsequent calendar years, fees may be subject to a small increase in line with annual Institute fee pricing reviews. This qualification may have prerequisites, co-requisite or bridging units from lower or higher level qualifications. For further clarification please seek advice from the Institute.