DIPLOMA OF BIOSCIENCES

Diploma of Biosciences l CRICOS Code 070424G
DIPLOMA OF BIOSCIENCES
QIBT CRICOS code 070424G
Duration:
Campus:
Intakes:
2 semesters (8 months) or 3 semesters (12 months)
Mt Gravatt
February and June
Biosciences are about the processes and systems that create, sustain and
threaten life. It is one of the fastest developing branches of science today, with
world issues such as BSE, GM food and human gene research constantly in the
headlines.
QIBT, through its association with Griffith University, teach a well-designed and
flexible program which is primarily a pathway to Griffith, well-matched to the
syllabus and clearly informed by industry and research.
Students enrolled in this program will attend classes delivered by QIBT on both
Griffith University’s Mt Gravatt and Nathan campuses.
2015 Program Fees
International Students
Australian Citizens/ Permanent Residents
Program Structure
First Semester
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Second Semester
A$25,910
A$20,720
Academic and Professional Skills Development for Science and Technology
Biological Systems
Chemistry 1A
Human Biology: Human Organism; OR Mathematics 1A
Chemistry 1B
Functional Molecular Genetics
Statistics
Fundamentals of Biochemistry
Your pathway to Griffith University
QIBT Sem 1
Study in 2015
QIBT Sem 2
QIBT Sem3
Study in 2016
GU Sem 1
GU Sem 2
QIBT Diploma
Finish High School
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(2-3 Semesters/ 8-12
Months)
Study in 2017
GU Sem 1
GU Sem 3
Griffith University Bachelor
Degree (Year 2)
Griffith University Bachelor
Degree (Year 3)
Students must successfully complete all 8 subjects in the Diploma and meet relevant entry criteria to articulate to the Griffith University
Bachelor degree.
Diagram is based on a 3 year Bachelor degree, studied full-time. A 4 year program will require an additional 2 semesters/ 1 year of full-time
study.
Students commencing study in QIBT semesters 1 or 2, will be eligible for entry to 2nd year Griffith for GU semester 1 2016 (based on full-time
study).
Entry Requirements
English:
IELTS of 5.5 (with no band below 5.0) or equivalent.
Academic:
Australian year 12 (or equivalent)
International
Students:
Subject Pre-Requisites – Maths B; Recommended Study – At least one of Biological Sciences,
Chemistry or Physics.
For country-specific Entry Requirements, visit www.qibt.qld.edu.au/admissions-requirements#intl
Diploma of Biosciences l CRICOS Code 070424G
Australian/ New
Zealand Students:
Assumed Subject Knowledge – English, Maths B; Recommended Study – At least one of Biological
Sciences, Chemistry or Physics. QIBT offers a range of Bridging Subjects designed to satisfy the
Assumed Subject Knowledge and Recommended Study requirements. For more information, please
visit www.qibt.qld.edu.au/bridgingsubjects.
Upcoming Semester Dates
Year
2015
2016
Intake
Orientation
Start date
Mid Semester break
End date
February
23 – 27 February
2 March
6 – 10 April
13 June
June
22 – 26 June
29 June
10 – 14 August
10 October
February
22 – 26 February
29 February
28 March – 1 April
11 June
June
20 - 24 June
27 June
15 – 19 August
8 October
Note:
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Some exams may be held in the evenings and on Saturdays.
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A limited number of classes will be offered after hours. Some student may need to consider classes between 5.30pm and 9.30pm as part of
their timetable, if daytime classes are unavailable. Students interested in taking classes after 5.00pm should consult a QIBT Academic
Advisor.
Pathways into second year Griffith University
Campus
Credit
Points
Min. GPA Requirements
Intl.
Students
Dom.
Students
1031 Bachelor of Biomedical Science
Nathan
80 CP
4.5
GPA ≥ 3.75
Bachelor of Science
1210 Majors: Applied Mathematics, Biochemistry and Molecular
Biology, Chemistry, Clinical Science, Microbiology
Nathan
80 CP
4.0
GPA ≥ 3.75
Bachelor of Science
1210 *Majors: Aquatic Ecosystems, Environmental Science,
Environmental Sustainability, Wildlife Biology
Nathan
Up to 70 CP* 4.0
GPA ≥ 3.75
Nathan
Up to 60 CP* 4.0
GPA ≥ 3.75
Bachelor of Science
1018 Majors: Applied Mathematics, Biochemistry and Molecular
Biology, Chemistry
Gold Coast
80 CP
4.0
GPA ≥ 3.75
Bachelor of Science
1018 *Majors: Bioinformatics, Environmental Science, Environmental
Sustainability, Marine Biology, Wildlife Biology
Gold Coast
Up to 70 CP* 4.0
GPA ≥ 3.75
Gold Coast
Up to 60 CP* 4.0
GPA ≥ 3.75
Nathan
80 CP
4.0
GPA ≥ 3.75
Gold Coast
Up to 70 CP* 4.0
GPA ≥ 3.75
1210
1018
Bachelor of Science
*Majors: Computational Science, Physics
Bachelor of Science
*Majors: Computational Science, Physics
Bachelor of Biomolecular Science with Honours (exit point
1418 Bachelor of Biomolecular Science)
Credit edibility for other programs
1018
Bachelor of Science
Majors: Bioinformatics; Marine Biology
Progression:
» Australian citizens and permanent residents: Upon successful completion of a QIBT Diploma and achievement of a GPA ≥
3.75, students will be guaranteed entry to the related Griffith program providing their rank is greater than or equal to the
current QTAC cut-off for that program.
* The amount of credit available depends on the choice of Major within the degree. Contact the College for further details.
Please note: 80 credit points is equivalent to one year of full-time study.
Diploma of Biosciences l CRICOS Code 070424G
Potential career paths for degree graduates
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Bioengineering
Biology
Cancer Research
Forensic Science
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Laboratory or Pathology Work
Neuroscience
Veterinary Science
Health Care
The information contained in this document is correct at 24/04/15; however, Griffith University and Queensland Institute of Business and
Technology (QIBT) reserve the right to alter, amend or delete details at any time without notice.
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