Diploma in Biotechnology
Course Structure
To fulfill the requirements for the full time diploma, students need to successfully complete a total of 30 modules. The course structure follows RP’s typical diploma architecture of a foundational year followed by a second year of core discipline modules. The programme is completed with a third year for specialisation.
The following table contains a list of modules offered for the Diploma in Biotechnology (DBIO).
Table 2: Course Structure
for the DBIO
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1)
Core-General
Select 10 from 10 module units
2)
Core-Discipline
Select 12 from 12 module units
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3) Core-Specialisation
Select 4 from 11 module units
4)
Electives
Select at least 2 module units chosen from the entire range of modules offered by the School of Applied Science.
5)
Freely Chosen Modules
Select at least 2 module units chosen from the Entire range of modules offered by the Schools and Centres. |
There are 11 core-specialisation modules offered by the DBIO which can be seen in the course structure (Table 2). The core-specialisation modules may be taken in a combination that is aligned to the student’s interest and strengths or the following packages each consisting of 4 modules that focus on the following 3 specialisation options: (1) Biotechnology, (2) Biopharmaceutical Technology (3) Biotechnology Enterprise. Students may select any 1 of these 3 specialisation options. The modules per specialisation option are as shown below.
| Option 1: Biotechnology |
| A321 |
Proteomics |
| A322 |
Genomics |
| A332 |
Structural Biology |
| A382 |
Industrial and Food Biotechnology |
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| Option 2: Biopharmaceutical Technology |
| A361 |
Bioprocess Technology |
| A362 |
Product and Process Development / GMP
Biomanufacturing I |
| A363 |
Product and Process Development / GMP
Biomanufacturing II |
| A364 |
Analytical Instrumentation |
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| Option 3: Biotechnology Enterprise |
| A345 |
Biomaterials |
| A382 |
Industrial and Food Biotechnology |
| A383 |
Biotech Management and Marketing |
| A384 |
Bioprospecting and Innovation |
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