Doctor of Biotechnology (DBiotech)
Information valid for students commencing 2009
Duration
3 Years full-time (or part-time equivalent)
Commencing 2009
Semester 1 (02 Mar, 2009)
Semester 2 (27 Jul, 2009)
Program level
Postgraduate Coursework
Units
48
Program code
5407
Faculty
Teaching Location
St Lucia
Delivery mode
Internal
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
BSc(Hons) or BBiotech(Hons) with IIA or better OR masters degree with a GPA of at least 5 OR at least 2 years relevant experience and/or research publications. All candidates are interviewed.
Fees for Australian students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
How to Apply
Closing Date
To commence study in Semester 1 - January 31 of the year of commencement.
To commence study in Semester 2 - June 30 of the year of commencement.
Apply OnlineEnquiries for Australian students
Professor Ross Barnard
Email: m.cavanagh@uq.edu.au
Phone: 07 3365 6194
Why study the Doctor of Biotechnology?
The Doctor of Biotechnology program is designed to train scientists in the application of principles of management, to develop an understanding of management issues for research enterprises and technology ventures and the integration of specialist training in the area of biotechnology and research. Students in the doctorate will undertake courses at an advanced level in areas such as regulatory and legal issues, innovation, and biotechnology venture management. In addition, a large self-directed study component and a thesis component is included to explore and develop academic areas of interest.
