The Postgraduate Diploma in Bioscience Enterprise PGDipBioEnt at University of Auckland is a Full Time Graduate Diploma program offered on the City campus in Auckland, New Zealand. The program is delivered on campus in English and can be completed in 1 year. Students develop academic knowledge and practical skills that prepare them for future careers in this field.
As a PGDipBioEnt student, you’ll gain skills in the financial, marketing and legal aspects of science to prepare you for a wide range of job opportunities in science and business enterprises.
As a graduate, you could bring a competitive edge to an existing company, or be the key to a successful science start-up.
The programme also offers plenty of networking opportunities for students to meet practitioners and leaders from industry and business.
Minimum requirements listed here are the likely grades required and do not guarantee entry. We assess each application individually and applicants may require a higher grade to be offered a place.
Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Advanced Science (Hons), Bachelor of Engineering (Hons)
A relevant subject may be bioinformatics, biological sciences, biomedical engineering, biomedical science, biotechnology, food science, medical devices and technologies, medicinal chemistry, pharmacology, physiology or psychology.
This is a limited entry programme as per the Limitation of Entry Statute 1991 and selection criteria apply. This will also require an interview.
Please email your CV and a request to schedule an initial interview to the Deputy Programme Director at [email protected].
Minimum requirements listed here are the likely grades required and do not guarantee entry. We assess each application individually and applicants may require a higher grade to be offered a place.
An undergraduate degree
No bands less than 6.0
You must have completed an undergraduate degree in science, engineering or technology at a recognised university (or similar institution) with a GPE of 6.0. Your degree must have been in one of the following areas: biological or biomedical sciences, bioinformatics, food science, medicinal chemistry, pharmacology or physiology.
If you wish to apply for the programme you should email the Programme Director to arrange an initial interview: [email protected].
Graduates of the PGDipBioEnt can look forward to opportunities in biotechnology, pharmaceutical, reagent or device companies; the food and beverage industry; technology transfer offices in universities; Crown Research Institutes; business development, finance and investment firms; and Government agencies.
Once you become a student at the University, you can get help with planning and developing your career from Career Development and Employability Services.
For more information about careers and our industry networks, head to the Institute for Innovation in Biotechnology (IIB) website.
New Zealand, Auckland
