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Australasian Biotechnology, Vol. 11 No. 1, 2001, pp. 31 BIOTECH EDUCATION LIST OF SPECIALIST TRAINING & COURSES IN BIOTECHNOLOGY FOR YEAR 2001 Code Number: au01012 ADDENDUM:We accidentally misprinted and/or omitted these courses in our December issue (p 39). Here is the corrected version. The complete list can be found on the ABA’s website (www.aba.asn.au). We apologise to those concerned. The University of Queensland Department of Chemical Engineering Website: www.uq.edu.au Course details: Chemical Engineering, Chemical Engineering-BioMedical/Minor Bachelor of Engineering Course Coordinator: James D. Litster tel: 07 3365 3636; fax: 07 3365 4199; email: j.litster@cheque.uq.edu.au Duration: 4 years, available part-time Purpose of course: Broad base chemical engineering studies at undergraduate level with options to pursue a stream of electives specialising in either Biological Engineering or a Bio-Medical Minor. Entry requirements: English, Mathematics B, Chemistry, Physics at Qld Year 12 or equivalent level and a quota place based on ranking - entry dependent on year. Research degrees: M.Eng.Sc. or PhD. in Cell and Tissue Engineering, Metabolic Engineering, Bio-pesticides University of Western Sydney HawkesburyFaculty of Science and Technology Website: www.uws.edu.au Course details: Bachelor of Applied Science (Biotechnology) Head: Dr Jim Bergan tel: 02 4570 1762; fax: 02 4570 1671; email: j.bergan@uws.edu.au Course Coordinator: Dr Paul Peiris tel: 02 4570 1304; fax: 02 4570 1267; email: p.peiris@uws.edu.au Duration: 3-4 years (honours) full time, available part-time Purpose of course: To train students in a career in biotechnology Entry requirements: HSC with appropriate level of Mathematics and Science/Chemistry/Biology (recommended) Course details: Graduate Diploma in Biotechnology (coursework) Duration: 1 year full time, available part-time Purpose of course: To provide students with no background in biotechnology, sufficient knowledge to start a career or to continue with advanced studies in biotechnology. Entry requirements: 3 year undergraduate degree Course details: Master of Applied Science - Biotechnology (coursework) Duration: 1 year full time, available part-time Purpose of course: Provide graduates with advanced training in biotechnology and to pursue a career in biotechnology. Research degrees: M.Sc. (Hons), PhD. The University of South AustraliaDivision of Health Sciences School of Pharmacy and Medical Sciences Adelaide SA 5000 Website: http://www.unisa.edu.au/hsc/ Course Coordinator: Dr Ross McKinnon tel: 08 8302 2372; fax: 08 8302 2389 Email:ross.mckinnon@unisa.edu.au Course Details Bachelor of Medical and Pharmaceutical Biotechnology Duration: 4 years full time. Students achieving a credit point average over the first three years of the course may be eligible for admission to the Honours program. Purpose of course: To prepare students for a career in the expanding application of biotechnology to industrial production of pharmaceuticals, and in biotechnology-based medical or pharmaceutical research and its management and quality control. Entry requirements: Year 12 Chemistry is prerequisite. Stage 2 SACE Mathematics will be assumed knowledge. Research Areas: Pharmaceutical science including drug disposition, absorption, formulation and delivery, molecular pharmacology, food technology, microbiology, biochemistry, gene therapy, drug discovery relating to natural products. Copyright 2001 - AusBiotech |
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