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About the course
Deakin’s Graduate Diploma of Biotechnology develops specialist skills to address challenges in human health, food security and the environment. You’ll gain hands-on laboratory and applied research experience using modern biotechnology tools, alongside skills in data analysis, coding and understanding the commercial biotech context. Study areas can span bioinformatics, agricultural and industrial biotechnology, molecular approaches and nanobiotechnology, building industry-relevant capability in biotechnology at graduate diploma level.
Career outcome
Graduates can pursue roles across biotechnology and related life-science industries in health, agriculture, food and environmental sectors. The course supports pathways into laboratory and applied R&D work, biotech production and quality-focused environments, and roles that use bioinformatics and data analysis. Skills gained are suited to working with analytical instruments and translating biotechnology solutions into practical settings, supporting careers in the biotechnology sector at graduate diploma level.
Living Costs in Geelong**
Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 23 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,000 - 1,323 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 665 - 879 |
Transportation (Daily) A$ 5 - 13 |
Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 257 - 339 |
Average Salary***
