Postgraduate course
Graduate Diploma of Conservation Biology
Macquarie University
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About
With the world population rapidly growing, the need for products and technologies that can produce sustainable food sources, create cleaner fuels, reduce our environmental footprint and combat disease also grows. Biotechnology, which has been employed for thousands of years in agriculture, food production and medicine, utilises cellular and biomolecular processes to develop such products and technologies.
The Graduate Diploma of Biotechnology, which takes a multidisciplinary approach to biotechnology practice and research, will provide you with the knowledge and skills to begin or advance your career in the field of biotechnology. You’ll develop capabilities in areas such as functional proteomics, molecular genomics, biochemistry and cell biology, microbiology and molecular biology, genetics and macromolecules.
Admission criteria
One of the following:
- Australian level 7 bachelor qualification or recognised equivalent including two units in Biology; or
- Australian level 7 bachelor qualification or recognised equivalent and approved work experience, professional certification or other recognised prior learning
and
Related fields for prior qualifications
Botany, Ecology and Evolution, Marine Science, Zoology, Forestry Studies, Land, Parks and Wildlife Management.
Relevant experience
Project officer or research officer in the environment sector or relevant professional role e.g. scientific officer, advisor, consultant or researcher in such areas as biological research, environmental management, wildlife management, zoos and botanical gardens, natural history museums, ecological consulting, forestry, fisheries, ecological restoration and conservation policy (government or non-government organisations).
Upload your CV as a PDF within the UAC application if you are seeking admission on the basis of work experience.
Contact Future Students team if you have any queries: (02) 9850 6767.
Fees and charges
^ Course fees are indicative only and subject to change. View fee information on the Macquarie University website.
Australian Government financial assistance
Further information
Read the full course details on the Macquarie University website.
The academic content of all programs is subject to routine review.