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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

1) Core-General
Select 10 from 10 module units

G101 Cognitive Process and Problem
Solving I
G102 Cognitive Process and Problem Solving II
G103 Introduction to Communication Practice
G104 Contemporary Issues in Culture and Aesthetics
G105 Enterprise Skills I
G106 Enterprise Skills II
   

Industry Orientation Programme (IOP)

G901 Creative Engagement
G902 Professional Profiling
G301 Project I
G302 Project II

2) Core-Discipline
Select 12 from 12 module units

A101 Basic Sciences I
A102 Basic Sciences II
A111 Computing and Mathematical Methods I
A112 Computing and Mathematical Methods II
A201 Applied Chemistry I
A221 Microbiology
A222 Molecular and Cell Biology
A223 Biochemistry
A224 Recombinant DNA Technologies
A231 Immunology
A232 Genetics
A301 Laboratory Management

3) Core-Specialisation
Select 4 from 11 module units

A321 Proteomics
A322 Genomics
A332 Structural Biology
A345 Biomaterials
A361 Bioprocess Technology
A362 Product and Process Development /
GMP Biomanufacturing I
A363 Product and Process Development /
GMP Biomanufacturing II
A364 Analytical Instrumentation
A382 Industrial and Food Biotechnology
A383 Biotech Management and Marketing
A384 Bioprospecting and Innovation

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.


Modules for DBIO Specialisation Options

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
   
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
   
Option 3: Biotechnology Enterprise
A345 Biomaterials
A382 Industrial and Food Biotechnology
A383 Biotech Management and Marketing
A384 Bioprospecting and Innovation

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