Qualification - Diploma in Biology (Research and Development)

Course CodeVSC019
Fee CodeDI
Duration (approx)2100 hours
QualificationDiploma

Study Biological Science and Work in Research and Develoment

Research if the foundation of science;  good research scientists are sought after. Start your career in research and development with this course in the biological sciences or use it as a stepping stone towards further education in this field.

  • Knowledge that underpins some of our fastest growing industries
  • Work in R &D for Health, Fitness, Agriculture, Horticulture, Pet or Wildlife Management Industries in universities, as a school science technician or in laboratories
  • Become a science entrepreneur

Use this course as your first step towards realising your goals.

Modules

Core ModulesThese modules provide foundation knowledge for the Qualification - Diploma in Biology (Research and Development).
 Biochemistry I (Animal) BSC103
 Botany I - Plant Physiology And Taxonomy BSC104
 Cell Biology BSC110
 Research Project I BGN102
 Vertebrate Zoology BEN104
 Genetics BSC207
 Information Security BIT203
 Microbiology BSC209
 Plant Taxonomy BHT344
 Statistics BSC304
 Technical Writing (Advanced) BWR301
 
Elective ModulesIn addition to the core modules, students study any 10 of the following 30 modules.
 Anatomy and Physiology (Human Biology 1A) BSC101
 Anatomy II (Human) BSC112
 Biopsychology I BPS108
 Marine Biology I BEN103
 Ornithology BEN102
 Physiology II BSC111
 Workshop I BGN103
 Advertising and Promoting BBS202
 Biochemistry II (Plant and Animal) BSC203
 Biopsychology II BPS204
 Carnivore Zoology BEN219
 Climate Science BSC208
 Entrepreneurship BBS204
 Ethics BPS217
 Herpetology BEN209
 Human Biology IB (Bioenergetics) BSC201
 Human Biology II (Muscles and Movement) BSC202
 Internet Marketing BIT204
 Invertebrate Animals BEN218
 Medicinal Herbs BHT227
 Physics BSC206
 Primates BEN210
 Research Project II BGN201
 Research Project III BGN202
 Workshop II BGN203
 Biochemistry III (Animal Processes) BSC303
 Cardiorespiratory Health BSC301
 Environmental Chemistry BSC306
 Neuropsychology BPS306
 Psychopharmacology (Drugs and Psychology) BPS302
 

Note that each module in the Qualification - Diploma in Biology (Research and Development) is a short course in its own right, and may be studied separately.


 

Where Could This Course Lead?

  • Work in R &D for Health, Fitness, Agriculture, Horticulture, Pet or Wildlife Management Industries in universities, as a school science technician or in laboratories
  • Become a Science Entrepreneur  - use this as your first step towards realising your goals.

Career choices are infinite in the world of science and as new discoveries are made new jobs open up, and new questions become evident leading to new research, new business opportunities and more jobs in this field.

This diploma is particularly valuable if that is your goal because it offers you opportunities to learn valuable things about a wide variety of areas of science.





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