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Graduate Certificate in Biotechnology (Plant Biotechnology) GC.BiotPB
2009

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Location: Waite Campus
Duration: 6 months (full-time or part-time? equivalent)
Degree/Award: Graduate Certificate

Program Outline

This program integrates writing development and critical thinking skills into the courses which are of particular benefit to candidates who have had a break from studying and candidates from overseas.

The Graduate Certificate in Biotechnology (Plant Biotechnology) consists of coursework with a strong emphasis on understanding the plant form and function from molecular, genetic and biochemical perspectives. 

This program will provide graduates with advanced skills in functional genomics, biotechnology and molecular plant breeding.

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Admission Information

Admissions information for domestic ? and international ? students.

Domestic

Selection criteria: ?
How to apply: ?
SATAC Code: 3GC014
Apply through SATAC SATAC application dates Application and Admission
Mid-year entry? No
Tuition fees: ?
Commonwealth-supported place: $2,081 for 6 months
General enquiries: Student Centre

International

Selection criteria: ?
Graduate entry only
IELTS Total
Reading
Listening
Speaking
Writing
6
5.5
5.5
6
6
Prerequisites: ? Relevant Bachelor's degree or equivalent
How to apply:
Mid-year entry? No
Tuition fee: ? International student place: $12,000 for 6 months
General enquiries: Student Centre
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Study Plans

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Career Opportunities

Biotechnology offers rewarding and well paid careers in emerging technologies that will transform food production and environmental management. Graduates will have career opportunities with government departments as well as with private companies in advisory and consultancy positions.

Potential careers

Plant Breeding, Agriculture, Agricultural Service Industry, Agronomist, Government officer, Grape Production, Animal Breeding, Aquaculture, Public Health, Health Officer, Horticulturalist, Research Scientist, Biotechnology, Commercial and Operation Analyst, Livestock Production, Vineyard Management, Environmental Biologist, Environmental Chemist, Farm Management, Fisheries Researcher, Food Scientist, Food Technologist, Bioinformatics

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