Course level

Postgraduate Coursework

Faculty

Science

School

Chemistry & Molec Biosciences

Units

16

Duration

Two Semesters

Class hours

Placement 960 Hours/ Semester
Placement 960 hours total (480 per semester)

Prerequisite

Science Degree or equivalent. Completed a minimum of 8 units towards their PGCW program by the semester of enrolement.

Restricted

This course is restricted to students enrolled in the MBiotechnology Research Extensive program. Permission required to enrol. See course description for further information. Enrolment will require permission of the program director via completion of the online supervisor approval form.

Assessment methods

2x Discussion (Pass/Fail) - Week 3 and Week 6

Practical (Pass/Fail) - Professional Network action plan

Company Notebook - Placement performance

Placement Report 

Seminar

Course enquiries

Prof David Ascher (d.ascher@uq.edu.au)

Current course offerings

Course offerings Location Mode Course Profile
Semester 2, 2024 (22/07/2024 - 18/11/2024) St Lucia In Person Profile unavailable

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Course description

This course involves 800-960 (16 unit) hours of industry experience, through a work integrated learning placement within an approved Biotechnology workplace. Students will work with their placement provider to develop and complete a specific project which is both meaningful to the organisation and of sufficient technical content to meet the academic requirements of the course. It enables students to apply, to that industry, their theoretical knowledge and research skills. It is anticipated that students will also acquire an understanding of industry operations and requirements, while also developing and enhancing skills in report writing and project management, thereby enhancing their career opportunities.