Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Biotechnology
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Overview
Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Biotechnology
The Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Biotechnology (PGDipAppBiotech) at UC is designed to develop professional capability and innovation in contemporary biotechnology.
Combining the study of molecular biology, biochemistry, and synthetic biology with hands-on laboratory training and computational analysis, you will learn how to evaluate and responsibly apply biotechnological approaches across industrial, agricultural, and environmental contexts, contributing to biotechnology development.
The PGDipAppBiotech can also be a pathway into UC’s Master of Applied Biotechnology.
Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Biotechnology
- Examine contemporary concepts in molecular biology, biochemistry, synthetic biology, and applied biotechnology.
- Evaluate biotechnology-related problems in a range of contexts.
- Consider how ethics, regulation, history, and cultural perspectives impact the application of biotechnology.
- Core courses, and elective courses designed to build specialisation.
Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Biotechnology
- Examine contemporary concepts in molecular biology, biochemistry, synthetic biology, and applied biotechnology.
- Evaluate biotechnology-related problems in a range of contexts.
- Consider how ethics, regulation, history, and cultural perspectives impact the application of biotechnology.
- Core courses, and elective courses designed to build specialisation.
Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Biotechnology
To apply for the Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Biotechnology, you will need to have previously completed a university bachelor’s degree in an area relevant to Biotechnology, or other approved subjects, with at least a B- grade average (or other equivalent qualifications).
If English is not your first language, you are also required to meet UC's Postgraduate language requirements. See how to provide your English language evidence to UC. If you need help meeting these requirements, or would like to practise your English skills before studying, UC offers English for Academic Purposes (EAP) language programmes.
For the full entry requirements, see the Regulations for the Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Biotechnology or use the admission requirements checker.
How to apply
You can apply online at myUC.
See Admission and enrolment for all information on enrolling at UC.
Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Biotechnology
To apply for the Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Biotechnology, you will need to have previously completed a university bachelor’s degree in an area relevant to Biotechnology, or other approved subjects, with at least a B- grade average (or other equivalent qualifications).
If English is not your first language, you are also required to meet UC's Postgraduate language requirements. See how to provide your English language evidence to UC. If you need help meeting these requirements, or would like to practise your English skills before studying, UC offers English for Academic Purposes (EAP) language programmes.
For the full entry requirements, see the Regulations for the Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Biotechnology or use the admission requirements checker.
How to apply
You can apply online at myUC.
See Admission and enrolment for all information on enrolling at UC.
Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Biotechnology
The PGDipAppBiotech is made up of a total 120 points, which includes seven compulsory courses and one elective course.
Beginning in February or July, the Diploma will take 1 year of full-time study to complete, or up to 5 years part-time.
For full requirements, see the Regulations for the Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Biotechnology.
Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Biotechnology
The PGDipAppBiotech is made up of a total 120 points, which includes seven compulsory courses and one elective course.
Beginning in February or July, the Diploma will take 1 year of full-time study to complete, or up to 5 years part-time.
For full requirements, see the Regulations for the Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Biotechnology.
Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Biotechnology
Compulsory courses
Complete all of the following:
- BIOL411 Research Preparation
- BIOL455 Applied and Molecular Microbiology
- BIOT433 Molecular and Synthetic Biology
- BIOT634 Biochemistry and Synthetic Biology
- BIOT637 Advanced Bioinformatics
- BIOT638 Tissue Culture and Cell Biology
- BIOT660 History and Ethics in Biotechnology
Elective courses
- Choose a minimum of 15 points from these options
Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Biotechnology
Compulsory courses
Complete all of the following:
- BIOL411 Research Preparation
- BIOL455 Applied and Molecular Microbiology
- BIOT433 Molecular and Synthetic Biology
- BIOT634 Biochemistry and Synthetic Biology
- BIOT637 Advanced Bioinformatics
- BIOT638 Tissue Culture and Cell Biology
- BIOT660 History and Ethics in Biotechnology
Elective courses
- Choose a minimum of 15 points from these options
Domestic students
Tuition fee estimate to be confirmed.
International students
2027 tuition fee estimate: $40,200 (120 points)
2028 tuition fee estimate: $42,200 (120 points)
Domestic students
Tuition fee estimate to be confirmed.
International students
2027 tuition fee estimate: $40,200 (120 points)
2028 tuition fee estimate: $42,200 (120 points)
UC also offers a Master of Applied Biotechnology.
There are also other postgraduate degrees at UC which allow you to specialise in related subjects such as Biotechnology or Biological Sciences up to PhD level.
UC also offers a Master of Applied Biotechnology.
There are also other postgraduate degrees at UC which allow you to specialise in related subjects such as Biotechnology or Biological Sciences up to PhD level.
Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Biotechnology
Graduates of the Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Biotechnology will be equipped to contribute within biotechnology industries, research institutions, regulatory agencies, and innovation-driven enterprises.
Likely pathways include:
- Intellectual property, innovation, and technology transfer environments (agricultural, environmental, industrial, medical, and biomanufacturing sectors)
- Regulatory, compliance, and policy agencies related to biotechnology and biosecurity
- Start-up ventures and entrepreneurial biotechnology enterprises
- Research and development roles within industry or public and private research institutions
Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Biotechnology
Graduates of the Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Biotechnology will be equipped to contribute within biotechnology industries, research institutions, regulatory agencies, and innovation-driven enterprises.
Likely pathways include:
- Intellectual property, innovation, and technology transfer environments (agricultural, environmental, industrial, medical, and biomanufacturing sectors)
- Regulatory, compliance, and policy agencies related to biotechnology and biosecurity
- Start-up ventures and entrepreneurial biotechnology enterprises
- Research and development roles within industry or public and private research institutions
