Graduate Certificate in Biotechnology Industry

 
 

Traineeship option available
National Code
: 
21752VIC 
CRICOS Code:  
Centre:
Biotechnology and Animal Sciences
Location:
Off campus,
Study Area: Biotechnology and Science 
Study Area Sub Category:  
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Units of Competency

Duration

Self paced

Intake dates

This course has a flexible enrolment and students can begin at their own choice.

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.

Because this course is 100% online - this course is offered to people around the globe. It does not meet the requirements of inbound international students seeking entry to Australia.

Entrance requirements

Entrance Requirements

  • a related bachelor degree with professional experience; or
  • a relevant Diploma or Advance Diploma with extensive professional experience.

Students will be asked to participate in an interview to ascertain their level of professional experience and suitability for the course.

English Language Proficiency

  • A minimum IELTS overall score of 5.5 (Academic).
  • A minimum TOEFL score of 530 for paper examination; 179 for computer based and 71 for Internet based.

    • Special admission requirements

    None

    Cost

    Please contact the Centre for Biotechnology and Animal Sciences for the current fee for this course.

    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.

    What further study options will I have?

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

    Accreditation

    Nationally Recognised

    Where will I study?

    Off campus,
    All fees shown are in Australian dollars and do not include living or accommodation expenses. All fees quoted are indicative and are correct at the time of publishing. 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.
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    Units of Competency

    VBQM050
    Australian biotechnology industry overview
    60 hr
    The Australian Biotechnology industry and its relationship to the global biotechnology industry.
    VBQM051
    Bioscience research and discovery
    100 hr
    This module provides the underpinning knowledge of the physical, life sciences that have contributed to biotechnology discovery.
    VBQM052
    Biotechnology product and process development
    120 hr
    The development, regulation, commercialisation and critiquing of biotechnology products.
    VBQM053
    Biotechnology management principles
    120 hr
    This module provides an overview of the financial, business and management principles involved in commercialisation.
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