Biotechnology in Practice

Postgraduate | 2026

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FOOD 5010
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Course ID
201913
Level of study
Level of study
Postgraduate
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Unit value
6
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Course level
1
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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University-wide elective course
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Single course enrolment
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Course data is interim and subject to change

Course overview

This course aims to provide students a comprehensive understanding of process and requirements of a biotechnology company to produce a biomedical consumable. The course will focus on the various aspects that biotechnology companies need to consider when producing a new product. As a group, students will form a virtual company to produce a product development plan, including a production schedule, projected costings as well as good laboratory practice (GLP), quality assurance (QA) and quality control (QC) procedures. Skills and understandings attained in this course will be applicable in graduates future biotechnology careers.

  • Biotech Research And Development
  • Quality Systems In Biotech Manufacturing

Course learning outcomes

  • Outline the stages involved in commercialisation of biotechnology research including principles of good manufacturing practices (GMP)
  • Outline the stages involved in commercialisation of biotechnology products with regarding the processes of quality control (QC) and quality assurance (QA)
  • Development of practical biotechnology laboratory skills to produce a small-scale product with appropriate QC and QA testing
  • Demonstrate research skills by collecting information from difference sources, including published literature, and present as a research and development plan

Prerequisite(s)

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Corequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

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Degree list
The following degrees include this course