GD101 - Graduate Diploma in Biotechnology

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Plan: GD101P03 - Graduate Diploma in Biotechnology
Campus: City Campus

Program delivery and structure

Approach to learning and assessment
Work integrated learning
Program structure
Program transition plan

Approach to learning and assessment

The teaching approach in this program is designed to foster your development as an independent learner so that you will be able to extend your capabilities once you graduate. The teaching method includes lectorial, seminar, tutorial, workshop, practical and laboratory sessions, site visits and the provision of online materials. You will be expected to complete all prescribed out-of-class learning activities in preparation for scheduled face-to-face and online classes and encouraged to extend your learning through additional recommended readings and online activities. Of particular importance is the time spent in practice, laboratory based and work integrated learning activities that will develop your employability skills and capabilities. 

Several courses in the program are delivered online, rather than on-campus, and you are likely to find that other courses transition to online delivery as you progress through the program. All courses use Canvas for electronic provision of course material, tutorial problems and/or other relevant documents.   

Assessments in this program are designed to give you the opportunity to demonstrate your capabilities. Various forms of assessment will be used throughout the program since the assessment you undertake will be appropriate to the objectives and student learning outcomes for each course.  Assessment may include class tests, quizzes, essays/reports, oral class presentations, group projects, research projects, laboratory projects, practical assignments, timed assessment.  

Inherent requirements 

The following information on inherent requirements outlines the tasks you will be required to undertake during professional placement and on-campus learning activities. The non-academic abilities listed are provided for information only and are not entry requirements.

If there are any activities outlined which may be difficult for you to undertake, there are a range of adjustments to your study conditions available to enable and support you to demonstrate these abilities. Please contact the Equitable Learning Service to discuss any adjustments you may require.

Please read the full list of the Bachelor of Science inherent requirements, which apply to Graduate Diploma in Biotechnology: https://www.rmit.edu.au/study-with-us/applying-to-rmit/local-student-applications/entry-requirements/inherent-requirements/bachelor-of-science

By understanding the types of activities you will participate in, you can:

  • understand more about the program
  • determine if you may need support during your studies
  • make an informed decision about whether the program is suitable for you

If you are living with disability, long-term illness and/or a mental health condition, we can support you by making adjustments to activities in your program so that you can participate fully in your studies. To receive learning adjustments, you need to register with Equitable Learning Service

The University considers the wellbeing and safety of all students, staff and the community to be a priority in on-campus learning and professional experience settings.

Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning

If you have already developed areas of skill and knowledge included in this program (for example, through prior studies or work experience), you can apply for credit once you have enrolled in this program. There is information on the RMIT University website about how to apply for Credit: https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/enrolment/apply-for-credit

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Work integrated learning

RMIT University is committed to providing you with an education that strongly links formal learning with professional or vocational practice. As a student enrolled in this RMIT University program you will:

  • undertake and be assessed on structured activities that allow you to learn, apply and demonstrate your professional or vocational practice;
  • interact with industry and community when undertaking these activities;
  • complete these activities in real work contexts or situations; and
  • these interactions and the work context provide a distinctive source of feedback to you to assist your learning.

Any or all of these aspects of a WIL experience may be simulated.

BIOL2173 Microbiology:

This second level microbiology course follows on from introductory studies in microbiology. It increases the depth of knowledge and practical skills in microbiology with emphasis on bacteria and other microorganisms of importance to humans. This general microbiology course provides the background for the study of more applied aspects such as food microbiology, environmental microbiology and medical / clinical microbiology. A comprehensive and compulsory practical program is undertaken to complement the lecture component of this course.The capabilities developed in this course include knowledge, technical expertise, critical analysis, communication skills and professional awareness of important medical and industrial microorganisms.

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Program Structure

To graduate you must complete the following: Note: All courses listed may not be available each semester
 

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Year One of Program
Complete the following Eight (8) Courses:

Course Title

Credit Points

Course Code

Campus
Computational Biology 12 BIOL2575 City Campus
Genetics & Molecular Biology 12 BIOL2570 City Campus
Microbiology 12 BIOL2173 City Campus
Biostatistics 12 MATH1300 City Campus
MATH2209 Bundoora Campus
Biotechnology and Business 12 BUSM2270 City Campus
BUSM4724 Bundoora Campus
Systems Biology 12 BIOL2499 City Campus
BIOL2500 Bundoora Campus
Proteomics and Designer Proteins 12 BIOL2572 City Campus
Genomics and Gene Technologies 12 BIOL2571 City Campus
 

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Program transition plan

Semester 1, 2024 Transition Plan

Minor amendments have been made to your program effective semester 1, 2024. If you have completed any course that is now removed, your credit will still count towards your completion. You will not be required to enrol in new core courses that have replaced courses you have already completed.

Please liaise with your program manager, Assoc Prof Nitin Mantri for further enrolment advise.

Details of amendment:

The following core courses have been removed from Year 1 and replaced: 

Old course

New course

BIOL2034 Bioinformatics

BIOL2575 Computational Biology

ONPS1052 Gene Technologies 1

BIOL2570 Genetics and Molecular Biology

BIOL2226 Protein Technologies

BIOL2572 Proteomics and Designer Proteins

BIOL2332 Functional Genomics and Proteomics

BIOL2571 Genomics & Gene Technologies
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