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Diploma of Laboratory Technology (Specialising in Biotechnology)

Duration	104 weeks
CRICOS Code	073399A
National Code	MSL50109
Course Type	Training Package Qualification
Example Career Profile	Laboratory and Science Technician (Laboratory Workers)Laboratory and Science Technician (Laboratory Workers)
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Campus Locations for Course Delivery

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	Campus	Application	Study Mode	Contact Hours	Commences
%	Gilles Plains	Apply Now	On Campus	1630	February

%	Duration is 104 weeks Note: one year of study is equivalent to not less than 36 weeks of instruction.

Course Admission Requirements (for International Applications)

General IELTS 6.0 overall with minimum of 6.0 in listening, speaking and reading,and 5.5 in writing or equivalent and
Satisfactory completion of Year 12 or overseas equivalent.

How to Apply

International Course - application process

If you are applying from onshore, generally, you will need to apply for an international course to TAFE South Australia at least two months before you want to start your studies in Australia. If you are applying from offshore it is highly recommended that you apply at least four months in advance.

Employment Outcomes

Qualifications in this area lead to careers working in biomedical research and production facilities, medical and veterinary diagnostic laboratories, and environmental testing laboratories.Qualifications in this area lead to careers working in biomedical research and production facilities, medical and veterinary diagnostic laboratories, and environmental testing laboratories.

Note: Completion of a TAFE SA course does not guarantee an employment outcome. Formal requirements other than educational qualifications (eg licensing, professional registration), may apply to some occupations.

Qualifications & Skills Covered

Diploma of Laboratory Technology (Specialising in Biotechnology)
Communicate with other people; plan and conduct laboratory/field work; provide information to customers; process and interpret data; use laboratory application software; analyse data and report results; apply quality system and continuous improvement processes; maintain laboratory/field workplace safety; plus 12 specialist electives in biotechnology.

Note: Students who successfully complete only one or more units of competency within this Qualification will receive a Statement of Attainment.

Credit Transfer

Studying at TAFE SA is one of the easiest pathways towards a University Degree. Credit Transfer is the formal recognition that parts of a TAFE SA course are equivalent in content and level to parts of some University courses.

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Diploma of Laboratory Technology (Specialising in Biotechnology)

		Credit Gained
University	University Course	Points	Time Equiv.	Details
University of Adelaide	Bachelor of Health Sciences	12 points	6 months	Details

Fees

These course fees are for international students only.

	Fees
Total course cost (104 weeks)	AUD $27000
Incidental Fees	AUD $0
Total Fees	AUD $27000

Note: TAFE SA does not commit to any fees shown. Charges vary between courses and subjects and are based on a rate per hour. TAFE SA and their agents reserve the right to make any changes necessary.

Overseas Health Cover

All overseas students are required to have Overseas Health Cover (OSHC) insurance for the entire duration of the course. The health cover rate will vary depending on the personal circumstances and duration of stay in Australia. Read more about Overseas Health Cover.