Graduate Diploma of Science (Biotechnology)
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Graduate Diploma of Science (Biotechnology)
This Graduate Diploma of Science (Biotechnology) is specifically designed for students who have a first degree in basic biological or chemical sciences. The course aims to provide an understanding of the fundamental principles of the key areas of biotechnology, including molecular biology, bioinformatics, medical, industrial, forensic and agricultural biotechnology. Upgrade…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
This Graduate Diploma of Science (Biotechnology) is specifically designed for students who have a first degree in basic biological or chemical sciences. The course aims to provide an understanding of the fundamental principles of the key areas of biotechnology, including molecular biology, bioinformatics, medical, industrial, forensic and agricultural biotechnology.
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REQUIREMENTS
Successful completion of a three-year undergraduate Science degree in a biological or chemical science (e.g. biology, botany, zoology, agriculture, forestry, health sciences, veterinary science, chemistry) equivalent to an Australian Bachelor degree.
English language requirements
Satisfactory completion of one of the following:
- Swinburne’s English for Academic Purposes (EAP 5 Advanced level) with overall 70%, all skills 65%
- minimum IELTS overall band of 6.5 (Academic Module) with no individual band below 6.0
- TOEFL iBT (internet-based) minimum score of 79 with a reading band no less than 18 and writing band no less than 20
- Pearson (PTE) minimum score of 58 (no communicative skills less than 50)
- C1 Advanced – 176, no band less than 169
- any other equivalent assessment of English language proficiency.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Swinburne University of Technology is a public university based in Melbourne- that is among the top 3% of universities in the world. The University focuses on science, technology and innovation and offers courses well recognised by professional organisations. The Good Universities Guide 2016 awarded the University five stars for both graduate satisfaction and generic skills and four stars for teaching quality. It also features in the top 200 ranked universities in the QS Graduate Employability Rankings; and enjoys close ties with industry- providing students with invaluable workplace experience.
Swinburne University of Technology is a public university based in Melbourne- that is among the top 3% of universities in the world. The University focuses on science, technology and innovation and offers courses well recognised by professional organisations. The Good Universities Guide 2016 awarded the University five stars for both graduate satisfaction and generic skills and four stars for teaching quality. It also features in the top 200 ranked universities in the QS Graduate Employability Rankings; and enjoys close ties with industry- providing students with invaluable workplace experience.