Graduate Diploma in Biotechnology (Biomedical)

Entry Requirements

Bachelor degree or equivalent.

English Language Requirements

IELTS: Overall 6.5 (Reading 6, Listening 6, Speaking 6, Writing 6); TOEFL: Internet-based: Total score of 79 with a minimum of 21 in Writing, 18 in Speaking and 13 in Reading and Listening; TOEFL Paper-based: Total score of 577 with a minimum of 4.5 in the Test of Written English (TWE); Pearsons: Overall 58 (Reading 50, Listening 50, Speaking 50, Writing 50); Cambridge: Overall 176 (Reading 169, Listening 169, Speaking 169, Writing 169).

Course Details

Our one-year Graduate Diploma in Biotechnology (Biomedical) focuses on innovative technologies for disease prediction and treatment.

What will you do?

We introduce the full spectrum of the biotechnology sector, with a focus on research and its applications. You will:

explore biotechnology’s discovery, research and development phases
examine contemporary issues in the field—from compliance and regulation to commercialisation and risk management
experiment with a range of technology platforms
pursue electives according to your interests
develop highly competitive laboratory, research and project management skills.

Where could it take you?

You’ll be at the cutting-edge of biotechnology, where major advances are influencing important issues such as vaccines, cancer and stem cell therapies. This program is often used as a pathway to a master or PhD in biotechnology and biomedical science.

Career Readiness

Biotechnology is one of the fastest growing global industries, helping to develop better methods of diagnosis and treatment of a wide variety of diseases. There are very strong career opportunities for graduates, particularly those who possess strong laboratory skills combined with an understanding of research and product development.

Graduate Attributes

The objective of this program is to produce graduates with specific attributes as outlined in University of Adelaide Graduate Attributes.

Deep discipline knowledge
Critical thinking and problem solving
Teamwork and communication skills
Career and leadership readiness
Intercultural and ethical competency
Self-awareness and emotional intelligence

Degree Structure

The Graduate Diploma is a 24-unit program of advanced coursework, including core courses and a range of electives.

Areas of Specialisation

Each student will be expected to complete a research project under the direction of a scientific and industry mentor. The research project is designed to develop the practical and theoretical skills required for real life research projects.