International Postgraduate
UQ Guide 2014
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Contact details:
International Student Advisor 1800 671 980 (free call within Australia) or +61 3 8676 7004
Bioinformatics
Use the skills you bring from biological sciences, computing or mathematics to update your knowledge of recent technologies
and methodologies in bioinformatics, and obtain practical laboratory and computational skills through immersion in a research
laboratory. With a world shortage of bioinformaticists, these programs will increase your technical and research skills in core areas
of bioinformatics. You will develop and effectively use best bioinformatics practice to solve complex scientifc problems. These
studies will also prepare you for entry into a Research Higher Degree program.
Program
Code
CRICOS
Code
Program
duration
Start
Semester
Program
Location
Study
Mode
Indicative
semester fee^
English language
proficiency
Coursework Masters
5541
076218J
Two semesters 2 (28 July 2014) St Lucia
Internal $16,080 per
semester
IELTS overall 6.5 / 6 in
each sub-band: see
page 57
5542
076217K
Three semesters 1 (3 March 2014)
Admission requirements
For #24 program 5542: Bachelor degree in a relevant discipline.
For #16 program 5541: If you have a four-year bachelor degree in a
relevant discipline you may apply.
Further study options
Master (Advanced) of
Bioinformatics
Closing Date:
See page 84
Coursework Masters
(Advanced)
5543
076216M
Three
semesters
2 (28 July 2014) St Lucia
Internal $16,080 per
semester
IELTS overall 6.5 / 6 in
each sub-band: see
page 57
5544
076219G
Four semesters 1 (3 March 2014)
Admission requirements
For #32 program 5544: Bachelor degree in a relevant discipline.
For #24 program 5543: If you have a four-year bachelor degree (honours) in a relevant discipline you
may apply.
Closing Date:
See page 84
Postgraduate
Pathways to Masters
5557 Graduate Certifcate
Biotechnology
Update your technical skills in core areas such as molecular biology, protein technology or bioinformatics, or acquire research
laboratory experience. You will cover a broad range of modern biotechnologies; the commercialisation of products and
marketing; the business environment, including business planning and project management; and research and development
in industry settings. The program suite will also suit legal or business professionals with some scientifc background wanting to
learn the latest technological developments in Biotechnology.
Program
Code
CRICOS
Code
Program
duration
Start
Semester
Program
Location
Study
Mode
Indicative
semester fee^
English language
proficiency
Coursework Masters
5386
057055C
Two semesters 1 (3 March 2014),
2 (28 July 2014)
St Lucia
Internal $16,080 per
semester
IELTS overall 6.5 / 6 in
each sub-band: see
page 57
5159
034034J
Three
semesters
Admission requirements
For #24 program 5159: Bachelor degree in a relevant discipline.
For #16 program 5386: If you have a four-year bachelor degree
(honours) in a relevant discipline you may apply.
Further study options
Master (Advanced) of
Biotechnology, Doctor of
Biotechnology, PhD
Closing Date:
See page 84
Coursework Masters
(Advanced)
5403
058538J
Three semesters 1 (3 March 2014),
2 (28 July 2014)
St Lucia
Internal $16,080 per
semester
IELTS overall 6.5 / 6 in
each sub-band: see
page 57
5402
058539G
Four semesters
Admission requirements
For #32 program 5402: Bachelor degree in a relevant discipline.
For #24 program 5403: If you have a four-year bachelor degree
(honours) in a relevant discipline you may apply.
Further study options
PhD
Closing Date:
See page 84
Coursework Doctorate
5407
034025K
Six semesters 1 (3 March 2014),
2 (28 July 2014)
St Lucia
Internal $16,080 per
semester
IELTS overall 6.5 /
6 in each sub-band
Admission requirements
Bachelor of Science (Honours) or Bachelor of Biotechnology (Honours) with IIA or better; or a Masters
degree with a grade point average of at least 5 on a 7-point scale; or at least two years relevant
experience and/or research publications. All candidates are interviewed.
Closing Date:
See page 84
Special note for Coursework Doctorate: As a scientist, this program will train you to manage issues in research enterprises and technology ventures. It
integrates specialist training in the area of biotechnology and research with advanced courses in regulatory and legal issues, innovation, and biotechnology venture
management. You will also carry out much self-directed study and a thesis.
Postgraduate
Pathways to Masters
5013 Graduate Certifcate
5119 Graduate Diploma
Conservation
Biology
Integrate the disciplines of conservation, ecology and biodiversity to maintain viable populations of animal and plant species, and restore
natural and managed ecosystems. You will develop a comprehensive theoretical understanding of conservation biology, as well as
practical training and skills.
Program
Code
CRICOS
Code
Program
duration
Start
Semester
Program
Location
Study
Mode
Indicative
fee
English language
proficiency
Coursework Masters
5551
077443C
Equivalent to three
semesters full-time
(one year intensive)
(#24)
2 (28 July
2014)
St Lucia
Internal $45,850
(indicative
program fee)
IELTS overall 6.5 / 6 in
each sub-band: see
page 57
Admission requirements
Bachelor degree in botany, ecology, evolution, zoology, or equivalent.
Further study options
Master of Conservation
Biology (Advanced)
Closing Date:
1 April 2014
Special note: The Masters program is taught in intensive mode (i.e. students are required to enrol over summer semester) and covers 1.5 years of content in one
year (two semesters).
Coursework Masters
(Advanced)
5552
077444B
Equivalent to four
semesters full-time
(one and a half
year intensive) (#32)
2 (28 July
2014)
St Lucia
Internal $61,250 (total
indicative
program fee)
IELTS overall 6.5 / 6 in
each sub-band: see
page 57
Admission requirements
Bachelor degree in botany, ecology, evolution, zoology, or equivalent.
Closing Date:
1 April 2014
Special note: The Masters (Advanced) program is taught in intensive mode (i.e. students are required to enrol over summer semester) and covers two years of content
in 1.5 years (three semesters).