Diploma in Biotechnology (R16)
Course Structure
What will I learn from this Diploma in Biotechnology (DBIO) programme?
The programme will equip you with:
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A firm grounding in the concepts and fundamentals of biotechnology
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Practical knowledge of the foundational technologies for working with DNA, proteins and cells.
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A thorough grasp of the science behind the techniques.
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An introduction to major technological advances and to emerging fields in the
post-genomics era.
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An appreciation of the biotechnology industry, its best practices and societal
considerations.
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Knowledge of how biotechnology companies operate.
On top of that, our Problem-based Learning approach to education will equip you with lifelong learning skills, enabling you to apply and adapt your training to circumstances, and build on the foundations you acquired as a student. This will nurture you into a knowledgeable practitioner in the field.
To fulfil the requirements for the full-time diploma programme, students need to successfully complete a total of 120 modular credits. The course consists of foundation, discipline, specialisation and elective modules along with the industry orientation programme.
The DBIO programme offers two options for specialisation: -
Biotechnology
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Food and Nutrition - to support the food and nutrition related industries
Table 2 below contains a list of modules offered for the Diploma in Biotechnology (DBIO).
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1)
General Modules
(24 MC)
6 modules:
2) Discipline
Modules
(48 MC)
12 modules:
3) Specialisation Modules (12 MC)
Select 1 track (3 modules):
Biotechnology Track
Food and Nutrition Track
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4)
Elective Modules
Select the number of module(s) according to IOP option chosen and allocated:
Option A:
Select 1 out of 8 modules (4 MC)
Option B:
Select 3 out of 8 modules (12 MC)
| S244 |
Health Psychology |
| A251 |
Medical Technology |
| A346 |
Pharmaceutical Chemistry |
| A375 |
Dietary Supplements |
| A385 |
Bioprospecting |
| and 3 specialisation
modules from a different specialisation
option
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5)
Freely Chosen Modules
Select module(s) according to IOP options chosen and allocated from the entire range of modules offered by the Schools and Centres in RP.
Option A:
Select 1 module (4 MC)
Option B:
Select 2 modules (8 MC)
6)
Industry Orientation Programme (IOP)
Option A: Industry Immersion Programme (28 MC)
Option B:
Industry Projects (16 MC)
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There are 6 specialisation modules offered by DBIO
which can be seen in the course structure (Table 2).
The specialisation modules may be taken in combination packages of 3 modules each to focus on the following 2 specialisation options: (1) Biotechnology and (2) Food and Nutrition. Students may select any 1 of these 2 specialisation options. The modules per specialisation option are as shown below.
| Option 1: Biotechnology |
| A241 |
Cell Culture |
| A361 |
Bioprocess Technology |
| A364 |
Analytical Instrumentation |
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| Option
2: Food and Nutrition |
| A337 |
Nutrition |
| A349 |
Food Science |
| A382 |
Industrial and Food Biotechnology |
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