Graduate Certificate in Quantitative Biology (GCQBiol)
Information valid for students commencing 2023
The Graduate Certificate in Quantitative Biology is is suspended for enrolment from 06/09/2023 to 05/09/2024..
The Graduate Certificate in Quantitative Biology is is suspended for enrolment from 06/09/2023 to 05/09/2024..
Duration
Half Year full-time (or part-time equivalent)
Commencing 2023
Semester 1 (30 Jan, 2023)
Program level
Postgraduate Coursework
Units
8
Program code
5714
Faculty
Teaching Location
External, St Lucia
Attendance mode
External, In Person
Entry requirements
AQF level
AQF level 8
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 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.
Duration
Half Year full-time
Commencing 2023
Semester 1 (30 Jan, 2023)
Program level
Postgraduate Coursework
Units
8
Program code
5714
Faculty
Teaching Location
External, St Lucia
Attendance mode
External, In Person
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
- a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a field of biology, plus at least two courses in mathematics, including biostatistics, or
- a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in mathematics, plus at least two courses in biology.
CRICOS Code: 113363M
English Proficiency
IELTS Academic - overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ
TOEFL IBT (including Paper Edition) - Overall 87, listening 19, reading 19, writing 21 and speaking 19.PTE Academic- Overall Score 64, and 60 in all sub bands.BE - A minimum overall grade of 4 plus a minimum grade of C in all macro skills.CES - Overall 176 and 169 in all sub bands.OET is not accepted. view the English proficiency policy.AQF level
AQF level 8
Fees for International 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 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.
Why study the Graduate Certificate in Quantitative Biology?
Technological advances in biological sciences have revolutionized our understanding of nature. From affordable sequencing and assembly of genomes, to sampling and measuring traits on thousands of plants from forests around the world, biologists face a new way of doing science. With these advancements comes a steadily increasing demand for experts in the field of quantitative biology. This program is designed for scientists who want to further develop their skills in biology and mathematics, or for graduates wishing to progress into further study in this field. Graduates of this program will have a developed knowledge of conservation, mathematics, and statistics. They will also possess programming skills, be able to visualise complex data, and be able to navigate High-Performance Computing (HPC) platforms and spatial tools, such as remote sensing.
What you can study
How to apply
Entry requirements for Australian students
is suspended for enrolment from 06/09/2023 to 05/09/2024.
Entry requirements for International students
is suspended for enrolment from 06/09/2023 to 05/09/2024.
What it costs
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 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.
Fees for International 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 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.
What you can do with a Graduate Certificate in Quantitative Biology
Careers
Postgraduate study can take you anywhere. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to: ¿ Conservation researcher ¿ Environmental data analyst ¿ Pharmaceutical developer ¿ Plant biotechnology researcher ¿ Animal biotechnology consultant ¿ Medical statistician ¿ Personalised medicine researcher ¿ Epidemiologist
Program rules for the Graduate Certificate in Quantitative Biology
To complete the Graduate Certificate in Quantitative Biology
To graduate with a Graduate Certificate in Quantitative Biology a student must have successfully completed all requirements of the program as certified by the Executive Dean. This includes courses to be taken to complete the program and any other specific conditions of the program including admission, enrolment and progression requirements.
Students should be aware of the University of Queensland policies and rules which govern the conduct of UQ programs. These may be found on the UQ policies and rules page on the my.UQ website.
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