Graduate Certificate in Medical Biotechnology

Advance your biotechnology career

The Graduate Certificate in Medical Biotechnology is suitable if you are seeking a scientific qualification to assist you in entering into science as well as if you are already employed but wish to gain new specialised skills to advance your area of expertise.

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Graduate Certificate in Medical Biotechnology

CODE

UTS: C11285 (version 2)

CRICOS: 098059D

DURATION

0.5 years full time
1 year part time

INTAKE

Autumn Session 2025
Spring Session 2025
Autumn Session 2026
Spring Session 2026

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COURSE FEES

Indicative total tuition fee for domestic students
$33,640.00

LOCATION

City campus

What you’ll study

The course requires 24 credit points of study, with 12 credit points chosen from the discipline electives and 12 credit points from the professional electives.

The course enhances career prospects by providing opportunities to extend knowledge beyond a first degree. It provides the opportunity to extend or renew scientific knowledge and professional skills, which are important to career advancement.

Subjects at a glance

Core subjects

Subject Code	Subject Name
68109	Advanced Communication Skills in Science

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Admissions information

The Graduate Certificate in Medical Biotechnology is designed for scientists aspiring to enter the rapidly-expanding global biotechnology sector and for working professionals seeking advanced and specialised experience who are ready to take the next step in their career.
Learn from leading Australian experts in world-class facilities and grow confident with a range of in-demand laboratory and research-focused skills. Tailor your studies by choosing from a suite of professional subjects to fit your personal career goals and scientific interests.
The course enhances career prospects by providing opportunities to extend knowledge beyond a first degree. It provide the opportunity to extend or renew scientific knowledge and professional skills which are important to career advancement.
2025 Indicative tuition fees for domestic students

As a postgraduate student, you'll be responsible for covering your own tuition fees.

2025 Tuition Fee
- Indicative first-year tuition fee: $33,640.00
- Indicative total tuition fee: $33,640.00
You can choose to pay your fees upfront per session, or if you’re eligible, you can defer them using a government FEE-HELP loan. This loan helps you cover all or part of your tuition fees. Keep in mind that applications for this loan are specific to each course.

Additional Costs

Your tuition fees do not include:
- The Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF), which supports student services and activities. If eligible, you can defer this fee using SA-HELP.
- Textbooks, materials, and other course-related costs.
- Any applicable payment processing fees (e.g., credit card surcharges).
Important Information
- Fees are shown in Australian Dollars (AUD).
- The indicative tuition fees above are based on full-time study (1 year = 48 credit points).
- Your actual fees depend on the year you enrol, your study load and the subjects you choose. Some subjects fall into different student contribution bands.
- You can calculate your student contribution based on the amounts listed in the student contribution table
Alumni Advantage Program

As a UTS graduate, you can enjoy a 10% discount on your course fees. Just apply for the course you're interested in, and if you're accepted, the discount will automatically be applied to your enrolment invoice. Learn more about the Alumni Advantage Program.

If you have any questions about course fees, please feel free to make an enquiry.

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