Graduate Diploma in Medical Biotechnology

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  This course is tailored for professional scientists seeking skill enhancement for career progression and for those contemplating research degrees. Opt for this program to enhance your professional portfolio with a blend of core professional training and advanced medical biotechnology experience.

  What sets this course apart is its dual focus on sector-specific biotechnology expertise alongside versatile professional development. You'll acquire competencies in communication, critical analysis, project management, and the ability to bring innovations to market, all of which are crucial in today's science sectors.

  You will emerge with a robust skill set, including abilities to manage projects, innovate and commercialise scientific discoveries.

  Learning is highly interactive and practical, ensuring you can apply your new skills directly to your work in research, science businesses, industries, or government. Graduates are well-prepared for roles in private and public sectors, particularly in medical and health fields where they can advance scientific frontiers for the benefit of global communities.

  The course contains a compulsory core of professional subjects relevant to all science disciplines, such as project management, innovation, entrepreneurship and commercialisation. These core subjects provide a solid foundation to skills required and are important to a professional scientist; be they engaged in research, science businesses, industries or government organisations.

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  This course is offered on a one-year, full-time or two-year, part-time basis.

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  To be eligible for admission to this course, applicants must meet the following criteria.

  Applicants must have the following:

  • Completed Australian bachelor's degree or higher qualification, or overseas equivalent, in biochemistry and cell biology, microbiology, human biology, genetics, laboratory technology, medical science, food science and biotechnology, or pharmacology

  Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.

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  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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  Students who complete the Graduate Diploma in Medical Biotechnology can transfer into the Master of Medical Biotechnology (C04390) or Master of Medical Biotechnology (Extension) (C04388) and receive recognition of prior learning for the course completed.