Graduate Certificate in Biotechnology 6 months Postgraduate Programme By The University of Queensland |TopUniversities
Subject Ranking

# 59QS Subject Rankings

Programme Duration

6 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

29,028 AUDTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

31 May, 2026Application Deadline

Programme overview

Main Subject

Biological Sciences

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Equip yourself with the scientific skills and business, legal and regulatory understanding needed to translate discoveries from the laboratory to real life.

The Graduate Certificate in Biotechnology integrates practical scientific training with commercialisation and innovation, giving you a dynamic mix of skills that are highly sought after across biotechnology and a broad range of industries in Australia and overseas.

This flexible program is designed for scientists who want to update their technical skills in core areas such as molecular biology, protein technology or bioinformatics, or acquire research laboratory experience.

For your half year of full-time (or part-time equivalent) studies, you'll select from over 30 courses, allowing you to tailor your studies to suit your interests and career goals.

Choose electives in molecular genetics, food microbiology, business planning, intellectual property, drug discovery and development, immunology and infectious diseases, and more.

You’ll learn from leading experts in this rapidly emerging industry and receive hands-on training applying cutting-edge techniques in state-of-the-art laboratory and research facilities similar to professional working environments.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Biological Sciences

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Equip yourself with the scientific skills and business, legal and regulatory understanding needed to translate discoveries from the laboratory to real life.

The Graduate Certificate in Biotechnology integrates practical scientific training with commercialisation and innovation, giving you a dynamic mix of skills that are highly sought after across biotechnology and a broad range of industries in Australia and overseas.

This flexible program is designed for scientists who want to update their technical skills in core areas such as molecular biology, protein technology or bioinformatics, or acquire research laboratory experience.

For your half year of full-time (or part-time equivalent) studies, you'll select from over 30 courses, allowing you to tailor your studies to suit your interests and career goals.

Choose electives in molecular genetics, food microbiology, business planning, intellectual property, drug discovery and development, immunology and infectious diseases, and more.

You’ll learn from leading experts in this rapidly emerging industry and receive hands-on training applying cutting-edge techniques in state-of-the-art laboratory and research facilities similar to professional working environments.

Admission Requirements

6.5+
4.5+
87+
64+

To be eligible for entry, you'll need:

  • a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in any discipline, or
  • 2 years full-time equivalent, relevant work experience in biomedical science, biotechnology, science, bioinformatics, pharmacy or engineering.

31 May 2026
0.5 Years
Feb
Jul

Tuition fees

Domestic
4,770 AUD
International
29,028 AUD

Scholarships

UQ International High Achievers Scholarship

UQ International High Achievers Scholarship
Bachelors Master Open

Value

20% tuition fee waiver

Deadline

31 May 2026

Application requirements

QS Event Attendance is NOT required

Entry requirements

You must be admitted to this school to be awarded

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