Graduate Certificate in Medical Biotechnology

The Graduate Certificate in Medical Biotechnology is designed for scientists aspiring to enter the rapidly-expanding global biotechnology sector and for working professionals seeking advanced and specialised experience who are ready to take the next step in their career.

Learn from leading Australian experts in world-class facilities and grow confident with a range of in-demand laboratory and research-focused skills. Tailor your studies by choosing from a suite of professional subjects to fit your personal career goals and scientific interests.

The course enhances career prospects by providing opportunities to extend knowledge beyond a first degree. It provide the opportunity to extend or renew scientific knowledge and professional skills which are important to career advancement.

Admission requirements

To be eligible for admission to this course, applicants must meet the following criteria.

Applicants must have one of the following:

• Completed Australian bachelor's degree or higher qualification, or overseas equivalent, in biochemistry and cell biology, microbiology, human biology, genetics, laboratory technology, medical science, food science and biotechnology, or pharmacology

OR

• Relevant science-related professional experience AND Completion of any tertiary-level study demonstrating capacity to study the course

Supporting documentation to be submitted with the application

For applicants without a qualification in a relevant discipline:

• Curriculum Vitae
• Information regarding education background, such as evidence of completion of any tertiary-level study

The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL iBT: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21; or AE5: Pass; or PTE: 58-64 with a writing score of 50; or C1A/C2P: 176-184 with a writing score of 169.

Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.

International students

This course is not offered to International students for direct entry. For more information, contact UTS International.

Visa requirement: To obtain a student visa to study in Australia, international students must enrol full time and on campus. Australian student visa regulations also require international students studying on student visas to complete the course within the standard full-time duration. Students can extend their courses only in exceptional circumstances.

To be eligible for admission to this course, applicants must meet the following criteria.

Applicants must have one of the following:

• Completed Australian bachelor's degree or higher qualification, or overseas equivalent, in biochemistry and cell biology, microbiology, human biology, genetics, laboratory technology, medical science, food science and biotechnology, or pharmacology

OR

• Relevant science-related professional experience AND Completion of any tertiary-level study demonstrating capacity to study the course

Supporting documentation to be submitted with the application

For applicants without a qualification in a relevant discipline:

• Curriculum Vitae
• Information regarding education background, such as evidence of completion of any tertiary-level study

Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.