Graduate Certificate of Science (Biology)

Overview

• UniSQ's Graduate Certificate of Science (Biology) gives you the opportunity to further your knowledge in the field of biology, gaining a strong grounding for a range of science-related careers or for specialised postgraduate study.
• Have the option to study genetics, food security in the 21st century, cell and molecular biology, biodiversity and conservation, or the principal groups of micro-organisms which interact with plants.
• Some of the courses have highly recommended residential school components where you utilise our on-campus facilities, experience hands-on practical activities, and prepare for assessments.

Further study

This qualification is also ideal for those wishing to move into further study. Upon successful completion of the Graduate Certificate of Science (Biology), students have the ability to move into the Graduate Diploma of Science.

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Career outcomes

• As a graduate your career opportunities include; research or extension officer (universities, defence, CSIRO, DPI, industry, government, and health), technical officer (labs), agricultural scientist, technical/sales representative in pharmaceutical, medical and biotechnological industries, molecular biologists, microbiologists, geneticists.
• After further study you would be able to become a biotechnologist, dietician, research scientist, secondary science teacher, or medical specialist. Employment opportunities also exist in laboratory work in agricultural, food, health, medical, veterinary, educational and industrial settings, plant breeding, science journalism.

Degree structure

To complete this degree students must complete 4 units. Most courses (similar to 'subjects') are valued at 1 unit.

Courses to be studied Units Core courses 2 Specialisation courses 2 Total 4

Refer to the UniSQ Handbook for courses to be studied and recommended enrolment patterns.

Residential schools

If you are enrolled in the External study mode in this degree, you will have the opportunity to come on-campus for residential schools, where you will attend face-to-face lectures and tutorials, use the facilities and meet staff and other students.

Other specialisations

• Agricultural Science
• Applied Climate Science
• Applied Data Science
• Astronomy
• Chemistry
• Computing
• Environment & Sustainability
• General
• Mathematics & Statistics
• Mathematics for High School Teaching
• Mathematics for Primary/Middle School Teaching
• Physics
• Science for Primary/Middle School Teaching
• Wine Science

How to apply

Complete your online application directly to UniSQ.

Apply direct to UniSQ

The closing dates for applying directly to UniSQ are:

• Semester 1, 2023 - applications close on 20 February and the Semester 1 study period commences on Monday 20 February, 2023.
• Semester 2, 2023 - applications close on 10 July and the Semester 2 study period commences on Monday 10 July, 2023.

The closing dates for applying directly to UniSQ are:

• Trimester 1, 2024 - applications close 22 January 2024 and the Trimester 1 study period starts on 22 January 2024.
• Trimester 2, 2024 - applications close 13 May 2024 and the Trimester 2 study period starts on 13 May 2024.

More information on applying key dates is available.

Further information

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