Queensland Institute of Business & Technology (QIBT) in association with Griffith University

Study Biosciences in Brisbane at QIBT

What is Biosciences?

Biosciences are all about the processes and systems that create, sustain and threaten life. It is one of the fastest developing branches of science today, with world issues such as BSE, GM food and human gene research constantly in the headlines. QIBT through its association with Griffith University teach a well-designed, flexible and coherent degree pathway, taught by dedicated and enthusiastic staff, well-matched to the syllabus and clearly informed by industry and research.

What will I study in the Diploma of Biosciences?

The Diploma of Biosciences mirrors the first year of the relevant degree to enable students to articulate to second year of the selected Science program and aims to introduce students to the basic fundamentals of biosciences within a supportive learning environment. View the program structure.

Griffith University degree pathways

Students who successfully meet the academic progression criteria are eligible for the second year of the following degree programs at Griffith University:

Bachelor of Biomedical Science
(Nathan campus)
Bachelor of Biomolecular Science
(Nathan campus)

Bachelor of Biotechnology
(Nathan campus)
Bachelor of Forensic Science (Forensic Molecular Biology)
(Nathan campus)
Bachelor of Science (choose one major: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Biological Science, Microbiology)
(Nathan campus)

Entry requirements

University foundation program (Certificate IV):

GCE ‘O’ levels with passes in 3 academic subjects or NITEC Diploma with C average
GCE ‘O’ level English with C6 or the IBT English test with an overall score of 5.5.

Diploma:

GCE ‘A’ levels with passes in 2 academic subjects or Higher NITEC with C average
GCE ‘O’ level English with C6 or above or the IBT English test with an overall score of 5.5
GCE ‘A’ level Maths
One of Biology, Chemistry or Physics at GCE ‘A’ levels

Degree:

GCE ‘A’ Levels
Equivalent of 5 points (minimum 2 full ‘A’ Level academic subjects)
A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1 (AS Levels are equivalent to half points, eg. A=2.5)

Prerequisites: GCE ‘A’ Level Maths, plus one of Biological Science, Chemistry or Physics