Advanced Diploma in Biotechnology at Durban University of Technology

Programme overview

A one-year NQF level 7 advanced diploma at Steve Biko Campus for specialists who want deeper knowledge of biotechnology theory, practice and methodology. It covers the technological application of biological systems and organisms, product and process modification, and environmental sustainability, and prepares students for postgraduate study.

Faculty: Faculty of Applied Sciences | Department: Department of Biotechnology and Food Science | Duration: 1 year full-time | Study mode: full-time | Location: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

What you will study

Semester 1: Advanced Industrial Biotechnology, Advanced Recombinant DNA Technology, Applied Medical Biotechnology, Advanced Plant Biotechnology and Research Techniques. Semester 2: Research Project, Applications in Food Biotechnology, Biotechnology Industrial Management and Environmental Bioremediation.

Career pathways

Roles contributing to the biotechnology sector.

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Application information

Entry requirements

National Diploma in Biotechnology or a recognised equivalent, in addition to DUT Rule G7. Selection requires a minimum of 60% in the final-level module and 60% overall aggregate in the National Diploma; applicants apply through the department, are shortlisted on academic performance and may be invited to an interview and ranked on performance. Admission on the basis of work experience, age and maturity, and RPL, is considered under DUT General Rules G7(3) and G7(8).

Tuition is charged per module, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Duration: 1 Year

Apply through the official page: https://onlineapps.dut.ac.za/

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