Melbourne,
VIC,
Australia
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Graduate Diploma of Science (Biotechnology) in Hawthorn Australia | Swinburne University of Technology
Swinburne University of Technology
|
Hawthorn Australia
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Qualification
Graduate Diploma
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
AUD
44,360
(c. USD31,282.67)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
The Graduate Diploma of Science (Biotechnology) delivers advanced biotechnology training, equipping students for various career paths in this dynamic field, including healthcare, agriculture, pharmaceuticals, environmental sectors, biotech enterprises, and education. This program is tailored for individuals holding an undergraduate degree in fundamental biological or chemical disciplines—such as botany, zoology, chemistry, biochemistry, microbiology, agriculture, or veterinary science—but with limited prior exposure to biotechnology studies.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Successful completion of a three-year undergraduate Science degree in a biological or chemical science (e.g. biology, botany, zoology, agriculture, forestry, health sciences, veterinary science, chemistry) equivalent to an Australian Bachelor degree.
English language requirements
Satisfactory completion of one of the following:
- Swinburne’s English for Academic Purposes (EAP 5 Advanced level) with overall 70%, all skills 65%
- minimum IELTS overall band of 6.5 (Academic Module) with no individual band below 6.0
- TOEFL iBT (internet-based) minimum score of 79 with a reading band no less than 18 and writing band no less than 20
- Pearson (PTE) minimum score of 58 (no communicative skills less than 50)
- C1 Advanced - 176, no band less than 169
- any other equivalent assessment of English language proficiency.
Tuition
AUD
44,360