Graduate Certificate of Biotechnology
Information valid for students commencing in 2012.
Course Code | 53411 |
Version | 5 |
Faculty | Science and Engineering |
Award Requirements
Admission Requirements
Course pre-requisites | Entry requirements for this course are consistent with the Pathways to Qualifications in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF level 8) Guidelines for Graduate Certificates Completion to an appropriate standard, of a Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Biomedical Science, from this or from another university; or Other qualifications recognised by the Pro-Vice-Chancellor of the Faculty of Science and Engineering as equivalent to the above. |
Minimum English Language Proficiency Requirements | Students of non English speaking backgrounds must have an adequate English language capacity assessed under the Australian International English Language Testing System (IELTS). The IELTS score required for admission to this course can be found in Schedule I of the JCU Admissions policy. |
Academic Requirements for Course Completion
Credit points | 12 credit points as per course structure |
Learning outcomes | Characteristics of learning outcomes for this course are consistent with those outlined in the Graduate Certificate Guideline in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF level 8). |
Course Structure
Options
BC5101:03 Genes, Genomes and Development
or
BC5201:03 Biotechnology
PLUS
AQ5004:03 Aquaculture: Stock Improvement
or
BZ5450:03 Ecological and Conservation Genetics
PLUS
Select 3 credit points of specified level 5 subjects
BC5102:03 Advanced Cell Biology
BZ5420:03 Ecological Genetics
MI5000:03 Biomedical Epidemiology
MI5003:03 Advanced Marine Microbiology
MI5031:03 Advanced Aquatic Pathobiology
TV5120:03 Advanced Microbiology and Immunology
PLUS
Select 3 credit points of any AQ, BC, BZ, MI, TV level 5 subjects.
Campus
COURSE AVAILABLE AT | NOTES |
Townsville |
Candidature
Expected time to complete | 6 months full-time or equivalent part-time |
Maximum time to complete | 3 years |
Maximum leave of absence | 1 year |
Progression
Course progression requisites | Nil |
Course includes mandatory professional placement(s) | No |
Special assessment requirements | Nil |
Accreditation requirements | Nil |
Maximum allowed Pass Conceded (PC) grade | Nil |
Supplementary exam for final subject | Not applicable |
Advanced Standing
Eligibility | Candidates may apply for advanced standing for previous tertiary study in accordance with the Advanced Standing for Previous Studies and Recognised Prior Learning policy associated procedures. |
Maximum allowed | 6 credit points |
Currency | Advanced standing will be granted only for studies completed in the 10 years prior to the commencement of this course. |
Expiry | Advanced standing gained for any subject shall be cancelled 13 years after the date of the examination upon which the advanced standing is based if, by then, the candidate has not completed this course. |
Other restrictions | Not applicable |
Award Details
Inclusion of majors on testamur | Not applicable - this course does not have majors |
Exit with lesser award | Not applicable |
Course articulation | Not applicable |