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In response to COVID-19, the University of Sydney has reviewed the availability of courses to be delivered remotely for students commencing their studies in Semester 1, 2021.
Some units of study and/or placements relating to this course cannot be delivered remotely or online for students commencing their study in Semester 1, 2021. You will be required to attend in-person on campus from Semester 2, 2021.
Note: The University intends to offer as many units of study as possible in a remote as well as face-to-face learning method of delivery in Semester 1, 2021 and subject to ongoing border closures and public health orders impacting attendance on campus, in Semester 2, 2021. However, some units of study and courses require students to study in-person at the relevant University of Sydney campus/es and host locations for placements and will not be available remotely.
About this course
The next breakthroughs in cancer diagnosis and treatment will require a workforce with the skills to understand and use a range of cutting-edge techniques and technologies, to interpret medical and research data, and to translate scientific and laboratory findings into clinical practice.
The Graduate Diploma in Biomedical Science (Cancer) is designed to meet the rapidly growing demand in cancer research and the biomedical industry for graduates who are trained in state-of-the-art clinical laboratory techniques and will equip students for further study or a future a career in the cancer sciences.
The Graduate Diploma in Biomedical Science (Cancer) is suitable for recent science and health graduates as well as established scientists or clinicians who want to advance their careers in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of cancer. It is also suitable for those wishing to upgrade from the embedded Graduate Certificate in Biomedical Science (Cancer). This degree will allow you to hone and expand your skills and knowledge in the cancer sciences in a range of careers and settings including cancer biology, clinical trials, cancer diagnostics and therapy.
For academic requirements check the ‘Admission requirements’ section on this page.
You can apply online via the application portal. When you are ready to apply, select the ‘Apply’ button on this course page. Visit the How to apply page for other important information.
Closing dates
Semester 1 - 11 February of the commencing year
Semester 2 - 15 July of the commencing year
We strongly encourage applicants to apply as early as possible, offers are made on a rolling basis and places are limited. Separate scholarship deadlines apply - check the scholarships website for details.
Semester 1 (March) and Semester 2 (August)
You can apply online via the application portal. When you are ready to apply, select the ‘Apply’ button on this course page. Visit the How to apply page for other important information.
Closing dates
Semester 1 - 11 February of the commencing year
Semester 2 - 15 July of the commencing year
We strongly encourage applicants to apply as early as possible, offers are made on a rolling basis and places are limited. Separate scholarship deadlines apply - check the scholarships website for details.
Semester 1 (March) and Semester 2 (August)
In the Graduate Diploma in Biomedical Science (Cancer) you’ll study 36 credit points of subjects, including two 6 credit point core units in Clinical Laboratory Science and Advanced Studies in Cancer Biology. You will also complete up to 24 credit points of cancer-stream selective units spanning Cancer Genomics, Diagnosis and Treatment, and Clinical Immunology and Immunotherapy. Alternatively you can complement your studies with a 6 credit point elective of your choice.
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SELECTIVE |
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Clinical Laboratory Science |
Principles in Immunology |
Cancer Genomics |
Trial Design and Methods |
Advanced Studies in Cancer Biology |
Clinical Immunology and Immunotherapy |
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Admission to the Graduate Diploma in Biomedical Science (Cancer) requires:
The academic requirements that are displayed are applicable to currently available courses only, and are updated annually in October and may be changed without notice. The Handbooks Online and the University of Sydney calendar are the official legal source of information relating to study at the University of Sydney, and you are referred to those documents.
For more information about the University’s credit policy, please see the Credit for Previous Studies page.
Outstanding students who complete the requirements of the Graduate Diploma in Biomedical Science (Cancer) will be eligible to apply for enrolment into the Master of Biomedical Science (Cancer).
Graduates from the Graduate Diploma in Biomedical Science (Cancer) will have deep and broad knowledge of the cancer sciences, cancer research literature and laboratory techniques related to the diagnosis and treatment of cancer. They will be able to adopt an evidence-based approach in clinical laboratories, and in non-clinical settings.
Associate Professor Scott Byrne - scott.byrne@sydney.edu.au
Associate Professor Tina Hinton - tina.hinton@sydney.edu.au
Dr Megan Steain - megan.steain@sydney.edu.au
