Overview

• UniSQ’s Graduate Certificate of Science (Biology) gives you the opportunity to further your knowledge in the field of biology, gaining a strong grounding for a range of science-related careers or for specialised postgraduate study.
• Have the option to study genetics, food security in the 21st century, cell and molecular biology, biodiversity and conservation, or the principal groups of micro-organisms which interact with plants.
• Some of the courses have highly recommended residential school components where you utilise our on-campus facilities, experience hands-on practical activities, and prepare for assessments.

Further study

This qualification is also ideal for those wishing to move into further study. Upon successful completion of the Graduate Certificate of Science (Biology), students have the ability to move into the Graduate Diploma of Science.

Career outcomes

• As a graduate your career opportunities include; research or extension officer (universities, defence, CSIRO, DPI, industry, government, and health), technical officer (labs), agricultural scientist, technical/sales representative in pharmaceutical, medical and biotechnological industries, molecular biologists, microbiologists, geneticists.
• After further study you would be able to become a biotechnologist, dietician, research scientist, secondary science teacher, or medical specialist. Employment opportunities also exist in laboratory work in agricultural, food, health, medical, veterinary, educational and industrial settings, plant breeding, science journalism.