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
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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
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Single course enrolment
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Note:
Course data is interim and subject to change

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.

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