Molecular biotechnology and genetics are exciting and rapidly developing areas of science. Molecular Biotechnologists apply knowledge of DNA to advance science and technology in promoting the health and wellbeing of individuals and the wider community. Students learn to use advanced techniques and laboratory instruments for molecular and genetic analyses. This Diploma is designed to prepare students for entry into University-level programmes leading to the:
Students to complete 4 required units before progressing to Stage 2:
ARW01S1 Academic Research and WritingCHE01S1 ChemistryEMT01S1 Essential MathematicsHBI01S1 Human BiologyStudents to complete 8 units (5 required + 3 electives ) before progressing to Stage 2:
LIST OF OTHER ELECTIVES THAT MAY BE CHOSEN IF REQUESTED
Students to make an appointment with the Program Coordinator to gain approval.Students to complete 8 core units
CORE UNITS
Semester 1FPHP1000 Foundations for Professional Health Practice (pre-requisite for ICHB1006)HSF1000 Human Structure and Function (pre-requisite for ISA1001s)HIC1003 Introduction to Chemistry (pre-requisite for IBC1005)FBS1000S Foundations of Biomedical Sciences#Note: from Semester 1, 2019, EIHP1001 has been replaced by EPD1000.
Course Requirements
Participation is obligatory in laboratory classes which require appropriate disrobing when acting as a client in a peer group.
Enrolment Information
For Stage I and 2 enrolment information and deadlines, please click here.
Enrolment in the Service Taught units no longer require a completion of a form. Once you enrol in the Service Taught units on the College's Student Portal, the College will advise the University to enrol you in the units on the University's system. Once they enrol you, you will be notified by the College via email.
Service Taught Units & Oasis
One of your units is Service Taught which means that you will be attending classes with Curtin University students. You will be advised by email to activate your Oasis account and to register for the classes once you enrol on the Student Portal.
Please note - it may take up to 3 weeks for your service taught unit to appear on Oasis.
Unit Materials
College taught unit materials will be made available to you on the College's Student Portal under Moodle as soon as you enrol.
Service taught unit materials will be available on Curtin University's Blackboard once they process your enrolment.
Booklists
The required textbooks and unit materials will be listed in the Unit Outlines once you have enrolled.
Any questions?
If you require more information about the course, please make an appointment with the Program Coordinator - Health Sciences by contacting the College's Reception either in person or by calling 9266 4888.