Diploma in Biotechnology (R16)
Course Structure
To fulfil the requirements for the full-time diploma programme, students need to successfully complete a total of 30 modules. The course consists of foundation modules, core discipline modules and specialisation modules.
The DBIO programme offers four options for specialisation:
- Biotechnology
- Biopharmaceutical Technology - to support the
bio-pharmaceutical manufacturing sector
- Biotechnology Enterprise - to introduce the
business aspects of biotechnology
- Food and Nutrition - to support the food and nutrition related industries
The following table contains a list of modules offered for the Diploma in Biotechnology (DBIO).
Table 2: Course Structure
for the DBIO
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1)
Core-General
8 compulsory module units:
2)
Core-Discipline
14 compulsory module units:
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3) Core-Specialisation
Select 4 from 14 module units:
4)
Electives
Select any 2 module units offered by this school.
5)
Freely Chosen Modules
Select any 2 module units offered by RP Schools and Centres.
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There are 11 core-specialisation modules offered by the DBIO which can be seen in the course structure (Table 2). The core-specialisation modules may be taken in a combination that is aligned to the student’s interest and strengths or
in the following packages, each consisting of 4 modules that focus on the following 3 specialisation options: (1) Biotechnology, (2) Biopharmaceutical Technology (3) Biotechnology Enterprise. Students may select any 1 of these 3 specialisation options. The modules per specialisation option are as shown below.
| Option 1: Biotechnology |
| A321 |
Proteomics |
| A322 |
Genomics |
| A332 |
Structural Biology |
| A382 |
Industrial and Food Biotechnology |
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| Option 2: Biopharmaceutical Technology |
| A361 |
Bioprocess Technology |
| A362 |
Product and Process Development / GMP
Biomanufacturing I |
| A363 |
Product and Process Development / GMP
Biomanufacturing II |
| A364 |
Analytical Instrumentation |
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| Option 3: Biotechnology Enterprise |
| A345 |
Biomaterials |
| A382 |
Industrial and Food Biotechnology |
| A383 |
Biotech Management and Marketing |
| A384 |
Bioprospecting and Innovation |
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| Option
4: Food and Nutrition |
| A103 |
Anatomy and
Physiology |
| A235 |
Psychology |
| A337 |
Nutrition |
| A349 |
Food Science |
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