Doctor of Biotechnology (DBiotech)
Information valid for students commencing 2017
Duration
3 Years full-time (or part-time equivalent)
Commencing 2017
Semester 1 (27 Feb, 2017)
Semester 2 (24 Jul, 2017)
Program level
Postgraduate Research
Units
48
Program code
7601
Faculty
Teaching Location
St Lucia
Delivery mode
Internal
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Biotechnology with Class I or IIA honours from UQ OR equivalent OR coursework masters with approved results in the research component and a Grade Point Average of 5.5 on a 7 point scale OR at least 2 years relevant professional experience and/or research publications. All potential candidates are interviewed as part of the selection process.
AQF level
AQF level 10
Fees for Australian students
Please consult the HDR tuition fees table.
How to Apply
Applications must be lodged via the Online Application Form.
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.
Enquiries for Australian students
UQ Graduate School
Email: graduateschool@uq.edu.au
Phone: 07 3346 0503
Duration
3 Years full-time
Commencing 2017
Semester 1 (27 Feb, 2017)
Semester 2 (24 Jul, 2017)
Program level
Postgraduate Research
Units
48
Program code
7601
Faculty
Teaching Location
St Lucia
Delivery mode
Internal
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Biotechnology with Class I or IIA honours from UQ OR equivalent OR coursework masters with approved results in the research component and a Grade Point Average of 5.5 on a 7 point scale OR at least 2 years relevant professional experience and/or research publications. All potential candidates are interviewed as part of the selection process.
CRICOS Code: 034025K
English Proficiency
IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ,
view the English proficiency policy.AQF level
AQF level 10
Fees for International students
Please consult the HDR tuition fees table.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the Online Application Form.
Closing Date
To commence study in semester 2 - May 31 of the year of commencement.
To commence study in semester 1 - November 30 of the previous year.
Enquiries for International students
UQ Graduate School
Phone: Outside Australia: +61 7 3346 0503
Within Australia: 07 3346 0503
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.
Students who commenced the Doctor of Biotechnology prior to 2014 should refer to the previous DBiotech program and course list.
What you can study
Courses and requirements
See the courses and requirements for courses that can be studied as part of the Doctor of Biotechnology.
Click on the course code to view the Course Profile, for further information including advice of courses with shared teaching activities.
How to apply
Entry requirements for Australian students
Prerequisites
Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Biotechnology with Class I or IIA honours from UQ OR equivalent OR coursework masters with approved results in the research component and a Grade Point Average of 5.5 on a 7 point scale OR at least 2 years relevant professional experience and/or research publications. All potential candidates are interviewed as part of the selection process.
Entry requirements for International students
Prerequisites
Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Biotechnology with Class I or IIA honours from UQ OR equivalent OR coursework masters with approved results in the research component and a Grade Point Average of 5.5 on a 7 point scale OR at least 2 years relevant professional experience and/or research publications. All potential candidates are interviewed as part of the selection process.
Visa requirements
CRICOS Code: 034025K
English proficiency
IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ,
View the English proficiency policy.How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the Online Application Form.
Closing date
To commence study in semester 2 - May 31 of the year of commencement.
To commence study in semester 1 - November 30 of the previous year.
What it costs
Fees for Australian students
Please consult the HDR tuition fees table.
Fees for International students
Please consult the HDR tuition fees table.
What you can do with a Doctor of Biotechnology
Careers
Career opportunities include management roles in biotechnology companies and in government institutions.
Program requirements for the Doctor of Biotechnology
To fulfil the requirements of the Doctor of Biotechnology, a student must complete the requisite number of courses chosen from the course list in accordance with the Program Rules.
A student must complete #48 in total from the DBiotech course list, comprising:
- #8 from part A;
- #8 from part B; and
- #32 from part C.
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.
