Specialist Certificate in Biotechnology (Enterprise) (SC-BTCHENT) // Entry and participation requirements

Entry requirements

1. In order to be considered for entry, applicants must have completed: 

• a bachelor Honours degree or equivalent in a cognate area AND at least two years of documented,  relevant work experience; OR  
• a three-year undergraduate qualification and at least 50 credit points, or equivalent, of graduatelevel study in a cognate area AND at least two years of documented, relevant work experience; OR 
• a three‐year undergraduate qualification AND at least three years of documented, relevant work  experience; OR  
• a Masters qualification in a cognate area AND at least two years of documented, relevant work  experience;  
• a PhD in a cognate area; OR  
• a minimum of eight years documented, relevant work experience. 
  And 
• A one page CV or resume; and  
• A personal statement, of up to 400 words, outlining why you wish to be considered for the course. 
  Meeting these requirements does not guarantee selection. 

2. In ranking applications, the Selection Committee will consider: 


• Relevant work experience, only considered for qualifications other than PhD; and  
• Prior academic performance; and  
• The personal statement; and  
• The CV or resume;  

3. The Selection Committee may seek further information to clarify any aspect of an application in  accordance with the Academic Board rules on the use of selection instruments. 

4. Applicants are required to satisfy the University’s English language requirements for graduate degrees.  For those applicants seeking to meet these requirements by one of the standard tests approved by the   Academic Board, performance band 7 is required. 

Note: When considering relevant work experience, the direct relevance of the organisation and  professional experience will be taken into account 

Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)

The Faculty of Science welcomes applications from students with disabilities. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details can be found at the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://www.services.unimelb.edu.au/disability/

A prospective student with a disability is advised to discuss with Student Equity and Disability Support any issues related to his or her ability to successfully meet all the course requirements.

Appropriate adjustments will be made to enhance the participation of students with a disability. For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education, and Students Experiencing Academic Disadvantage Policy, academic requirements for this course are articulated in the Course Description, Course Objectives and Generic Skills of this entry.

Inherent requirements are the abilities, knowledge and skills needed to complete this course that must be met by all students. For information on the inherent requirements specific to this course contact the course/program coordinator. In some circumstances reasonable adjustments may be available to enable students to meet these requirements while still preserving the academic integrity of the university's learning, assessment and accreditation processes. For more information on how to seek these adjustments refer to the Student Equity and Disability Support website: https://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home

Last updated: 12 November 2022