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About the course
UQ’s Graduate Diploma in Biotechnology is a flexible one-year programme for scientists seeking to update technical capabilities or gain laboratory research experience. You can tailor study from a broad course list across areas such as molecular biology, protein technology and bioinformatics, while building understanding of commercialisation, innovation, and regulatory considerations. You’ll learn from industry-connected experts and train using modern research facilities in biotechnology.
Career outcome
Graduates can pursue roles translating scientific discoveries into real-world products and services across biotechnology and related sectors. The programme supports pathways into laboratory and applied research settings, biotechnology R&D, product and process development, quality and regulatory environments, and commercialisation/innovation teams. Skills gained are relevant to employers in biotech companies, research institutes, government and other science-driven industries in Australia and internationally for graduate diploma-level biotechnology work.
Living Costs in Brisbane**
Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 23 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,467 - 1,940 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,073 - 1,419 |
Transportation (Daily) A$ 7 - 8 |
Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 237 - 314 |
Average Salary***
