12 monthsProgramme duration
58,056 AUDTuition Fee/year
31 May, 2026Application Deadline
3Scholarships
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 Diploma 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 one 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 Diploma 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 one 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
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.
Tuition fees
Domestic
International
Scholarships
UQ International Excellence Scholarship
Value
25% tuition fee waiver
Deadline
31 Jul 2027
Application requirements
QS Event Attendance is NOT required
Entry requirements
The University of Queensland
Scholarships for Sponsors COLFUTURO / ANID / BECAL / PRONABEC
Value
20% tuition fee waiver
Deadline
1 Jun 2027
Application requirements
QS Event Attendance is NOT required
Entry requirements
The University of Queensland
Value
20% tuition fee waiver
Deadline
31 Jul 2027
Application requirements
QS Event Attendance is NOT required
Entry requirements
The University of Queensland
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