Protein Purification: Principles and Practice

Postgraduate | 2026

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Area/Catalogue
BIOL 6002
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Course ID
201915
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus East
Level of study
Level of study
Postgraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of Biological Sciences
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Kate Wegener
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Course level
2
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
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Yes
Discipline group B
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University-wide elective course
Yes
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
Yes

Course overview

This course equips learners with essential skills in protein purification and an understanding of how these are applied and regulated at the commercial level.

Course learning outcomes

  • Investigate and analyse protein characteristics, recognising their implications for the selection of purification methods and conditions
  • Apply appropriate protein purification techniques to isolate and purify a biotechnologically relevant protein
  • Assess the impact of purification strategies on protein quality and compliance with regulatory standards in commercial biotechnology
  • Convey protein purification concepts appropriately and professionally, adapting the communication mode according to audience and purpose
  • Describe how protein purification techniques are adjusted for large-scale industrial production, considering cost-effectiveness and regulatory compliance

Availability

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Census date
Fri 27/03/2026
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Fri 13/03/2026
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Fri 10/04/2026
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Last day to WF
Fri 08/05/2026

Class details

Adelaide City Campus East

Class number
Class number 27519
Section
Section PR01
Size
Size 90
Available
Available 90
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
24 Feb - 24 Feb Tuesday 1:10pm - 7pm Adelaide City Campus East The Braggs, 3.50
10 Mar - 10 Mar Tuesday 1:10pm - 7pm Adelaide City Campus East The Braggs, 3.50
24 Mar - 24 Mar Tuesday 1:10pm - 7pm Adelaide City Campus East The Braggs, 3.50
7 Apr - 7 Apr Tuesday 1:10pm - 7pm Adelaide City Campus East The Braggs, 3.50
5 May - 5 May Tuesday 1:10pm - 7pm Adelaide City Campus East The Braggs, 3.50
19 May - 19 May Tuesday 1:10pm - 7pm Adelaide City Campus East The Braggs, 3.50
Class number
Class number 27520
Section
Section WS01
Size
Size 90
Available
Available 90
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
23 Feb - 2 Mar Monday 4:10pm - 6pm Adelaide City Campus East Barr Smith South, 2032
16 Mar - 30 Mar Monday 4:10pm - 6pm Adelaide City Campus East Barr Smith South, 2032
13 Apr - 13 Apr Monday 4:10pm - 6pm Adelaide City Campus East Barr Smith South, 2032
4 May - 25 May Monday 4:10pm - 6pm Adelaide City Campus East Barr Smith South, 2032

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Census date
Fri 04/09/2026
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Fri 21/08/2026
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Last day to W
Fri 18/09/2026
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Last day to WF
Fri 16/10/2026

Class details

Adelaide City Campus East

Class number
Class number 55655
Section
Section PR01
Size
Size 90
Available
Available 90
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
4 Aug - 4 Aug Tuesday 11:10am - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East The Braggs, 3.50
18 Aug - 18 Aug Tuesday 11:10am - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East The Braggs, 3.50
1 Sep - 1 Sep Tuesday 11:10am - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East The Braggs, 3.50
15 Sep - 15 Sep Tuesday 11:10am - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East The Braggs, 3.50
13 Oct - 13 Oct Tuesday 11:10am - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East The Braggs, 3.50
27 Oct - 27 Oct Tuesday 11:10am - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East The Braggs, 3.50
Class number
Class number 55656
Section
Section WS01
Size
Size 54
Available
Available 54
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
4 Aug - 22 Sep Tuesday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Nexus10, UB35
13 Oct - 3 Nov Tuesday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Nexus10, UB35

Prerequisite(s)

  • must have completed BIOL2017 Biochemistry 2: Molecular and Cellular Biology

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Degree list
The following degrees include this course
Master of Science specialising in Biotechnology
Bachelor of Biotechnology (Honours)