Biotechnology in Practice

Postgraduate | 2026

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Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
FOOD 5010
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Course ID
201913
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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
Nan Hao
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Course level
1
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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Yes
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University-wide elective course
Yes
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
Yes

Course overview

This course aims to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the processes and requirements involved in developing and manufacturing a biomedical consumable within a biotechnology company. It explores key considerations in product development, from initial research to production. Working in groups, students will design a product development plan and apply Good Laboratory Practice (GLP), Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC) principles. These principles will be demonstrated through a small-scale, in-house production case study. The skills and knowledge gained in this course will be highly applicable to students’ future careers in biotechnology.

  • Biotech Research and Development
  • Quality Systems In Biotech Manufacturing

Course learning outcomes

  • Outline the research and development processes involved in the commercialisation of biotechnology products, including the importance of intellectual property (IP) considerations.
  • Evaluate the principles of quality assurance (QA) and quality control (QC) in biotechnology commercialisation.
  • Apply biotechnology commercialisation principles and Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) in small-scale biotechnology product manufacturing.
  • Communicate research, development, and manufacturing concepts in biotech commercialisation both individually and collaboratively.

Availability

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

Class details

Adelaide City Campus East

Class number
Class number 27611
Section
Section PR01
Size
Size 90
Available
Available 90
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
3 Mar - 3 Mar Tuesday 1:10pm - 7pm Adelaide City Campus East The Braggs, 3.50
17 Mar - 17 Mar Tuesday 1:10pm - 7pm Adelaide City Campus East The Braggs, 3.50
31 Mar - 31 Mar Tuesday 1:10pm - 7pm Adelaide City Campus East The Braggs, 3.50
14 Apr - 14 Apr Tuesday 1:10pm - 7pm Adelaide City Campus East The Braggs, 3.50
12 May - 12 May Tuesday 1:10pm - 7pm Adelaide City Campus East The Braggs, 3.50
26 May - 26 May Tuesday 1:10pm - 7pm Adelaide City Campus East The Braggs, 3.50
Class number
Class number 27612
Section
Section WS01
Size
Size 90
Available
Available 90
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
26 Feb - 16 Apr Thursday 1:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Barr Smith South, 2032
7 May - 28 May Thursday 1:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Barr Smith South, 2032
Notes:
Available to Master of Biotechnology (Biomedical) (Advanced); Master of Science (Biotechnology) or Graduate Certificate in Science (Biotechnology) students only.

Prerequisite(s)

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Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

N/A

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Degree list
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