Diploma of Biotechnology
- Geelong, Australia
- 1 year
- English
- On campus
- Diploma
About the program
A four-year degree applying biology and chemistry to medicine, Agriculture and industry.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (0): no
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Learners studying Biotechnology can develop the ability to develop discipline-specific knowledge
- Critically evaluate relevant evidence and communicate ideas using suitable professional or academic methods. These are indicative learning goals
- Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.
Career outcomes
- Biopharmaceutical sector
- Drug manufacturing
- Diagnostic systems for human or animal health
- Food production improvement
Curriculum
- Year 1: Biology
- Chemistry
- Mathematics and one other science. Year 2: Biotechnology
- Chemistry and one further subject. Year 3 focuses on Biotechnology and Chemistry
- Year 4 concentrates on Biotechnology with an industry work placement subject to availability.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Bachelor degree (AQF Level 7) or comparable qualification
- Or two years' relevant work experience
- Some courses add requirements.
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- IELTS Academic IELTS 6.5 overall with minimum 6.0 each component
- TOEFL iBT Not published
- IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0)
- PTE Academic Not published
- Cambridge Not published
- IELTS Academic 6.5
Documents you’ll need
- Completed application form
- Academic transcripts
- Secondary school completion certificate
- English language proficiency evidence if required
- Passport identification page
How to apply
- Review the Biotechnology admission requirements at Deakin University. Prepare academic transcripts and evidence of the entry qualification. Complete the application on the official university website. Upload the required documents and language results if applicable. Pay the application fee if applicable and submit before the relevant deadline. Review the admission decision and complete acceptance requirements.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $44,400 AUD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $100 AUD |
| Deposit | $11,100 AUD |
Program details
| Campus | Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Faculty of Science, Engineering and Built Environment |
| Department | Department of General Studies |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 8 |
| Study pace | Flexible,Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 0 |
| Scholarship note | Deakin University lists or refers to scholarship opportunities. International eligibility, awards and deadlines must be checked for Diploma of Biotechnology. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
March 2027
Apply by
22 Jan 2027
70 days leftProgram starts
July 2027
Apply by
15 May 2027
183 days left
Scholarships
Deakin University lists or refers to scholarship opportunities. International eligibility, awards and deadlines must be checked for Diploma of Biotechnology.
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The program takes 1 year.
The next deadline is 22 Jan 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $44,400 AUD per year. The application fee is $100 AUD. The deposit is $11,100 AUD. The estimated living cost is $29,710 AUD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS Academic IELTS 6.5 overall with minimum 6.0 each component, TOEFL iBT Not published, IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0), PTE Academic Not published, Cambridge Not published, IELTS Academic 6.5.
Deakin University lists or refers to scholarship opportunities. International eligibility, awards and deadlines must be checked for Diploma of Biotechnology.