Graduate Diploma in Good Manufacturing Practice

This course is offered on a one year, full-time or two year, part-time basis.

Students can undertake this course on campus or by distance (online).

International students may not be eligible for an Australian student visa if subjects are undertaken by distance (online).

To be eligible for admission to this course, applicants must meet the following criteria.

Applicants must have one of the following:

• Completed Australian bachelor's degree or higher qualification, or overseas equivalent, in a related field of study with a minimum GPA of 5/7

OR

• Completed Australian bachelor's degree or higher qualification, or overseas equivalent, in a related field of study with a GPA below 5/7 AND A minimum of 2 years full-time, or equivalent part-time, relevant professional experience AND Communication skills, interpersonal skills, an interest in an industry where good manufacturing practices are involved, and a commitment to good manufacturing practice as a career (assessed through an interview)

Applicants who do not meet the criteria above should consider applying for C11249 Graduate Certificate in Good Manufacturing Practice.

Supporting documentation to be submitted with the application

For applicants required to demonstrate work experience:

• Curriculum Vitae AND Statement of Service in one of the following formats:
  • A 'Statement of Service' provided by the employer
  • A completed 'CUA statement of service’ signed by the employer
  • A statutory declaration confirming work experience (for Australian Residents only)
  • An official letter from the applicant’s accountant or solicitor on their company letterhead confirming the applicant’s work experience or engagement with the business, duration of operations, and the nature of the business
  • A business certificate of registration in original language and English (e.g. provision of ASIC documentation or ABN or similar documentation for Australian Businesses)

Related fields of study include:

Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Biotechnology and Bioinformatics, Microbiology, Food Technology, Cosmetics, and Nutraceutical, Science or Medical science, Engineering and related technologies

The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL iBT: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21; or AE5: Pass; or PTE: 58-64 with a writing score of 50; or C1A/C2P: 176-184 with a writing score of 169.

Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.

Visa requirement: To obtain a student visa to study in Australia, international students must enrol full time and on campus. Australian student visa regulations also require international students studying on student visas to complete the course within the standard full-time duration. Students can extend their courses only in exceptional circumstances.

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