
Overview
As a Postgraduate Diploma in Bioscience Enterprise from University of Auckland student, you’ll gain skills in the financial, marketing and legal aspects of science to prepare you for a wide range of job opportunities in science and business enterprises.
As a graduate, you could bring a competitive edge to an existing company, or be the key to a successful science start-up.
The programme also offers plenty of networking opportunities for students to meet practitioners and leaders from industry and business.
Career
Graduates of the PGDipBioEnt can look forward to opportunities in biotechnology, pharmaceutical, reagent or device companies; the food and beverage industry; technology transfer offices in universities; Crown Research Institutes; business development, finance and investment firms; and Government agencies.
Jobs related to this programme
- Business analyst
- Business development manager
- Clinical research associate
- Commercial analyst
- Marketing executive
- Project manager
- Regulatory affairs associate
- Sales consultant
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Students must complete 120 points from the following courses:- 90 points: SCIENT 701-706 (the topics include accounting, finance, marketing, law, intellectual property and commercialisation, as they relate to scientists)
- 30 points from 700-level courses in Biological Sciences, Bioinformatics, Medical Science, Medicinal Chemistry, Food Science, Pharmacology or Psychology, which may include topics such as Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology; Proteomics; or Molecular Cell Biology and Biomedicine
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Visit official programme websiteKey information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Disciplines
Bio & Biomedical Engineering Biotechnology Bioinformatics & Biostatistics View 9 other Masters in Bioinformatics & Biostatistics in New ZealandExplore more key information
Visit official programme websiteAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- You must have completed an undergraduate degree in science, engineering or technology at a recognised university (or similar institution) with a GPE of 6.0. Your degree must have been in one of the following areas: biological or biomedical sciences, bioinformatics, food science, medicinal chemistry, pharmacology or physiology.
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Visit official programme websiteTuition Fee
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International
31960 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 31960 USD per year during 12 months. -
National
6861 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 6861 USD per year during 12 months.
- Domestic: NZ$9,565.20
- International: NZ$44,526
Living costs for Auckland
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.