C10079v3 Bachelor of Engineering Bachelor of Biotechnology Diploma in Engineering Practice
Bachelor of Biotechnology (BBiotech)
CRICOS code: 059754D
Commonwealth supported place?: Yes
Load credit points: 252
Course EFTSL: 5.25
Faculty/institute responsible: Engineering
Collaborating faculty/institute: Science
Location: City campus
Overview
Career options
Additional admission requirements
Additional assumed knowledge
Course structure
Industrial training/professional practice
Course completion requirements
Course program
Honours
Professional recognition
Other information
Overview
This combined degree (two testamurs) is the same as the Bachelor of Engineering Bachelor of Biotechnology (C10078), except for the additional requirement of two internships and completion of the Engineering Practice Program. Students can transfer to this program if they wish to complete the Diploma in Engineering Practice.
Engineers are needed in the biotechnology field to design new technologies for industries such as the food, agricultural, environmental and medical biotechnology industries.
This combined degree can be completed in less time than would be required to complete the two degrees separately.
A strong professional focus ensures graduates of this course learn the skills employers want with a solid link between theory and practice and the benefits of hands-on experience.
Career options
Career options include positions in biotechnology, materials technology, medical technology and instrumentation, molecular biology and nanotechnology. Good employment opportunities exist with government scientific organisations, and in research in universities, hospitals and industry, and in specialised development and consulting companies.
Additional admission requirements
Entry to individual Engineering majors is subject to UAI requirements.
Additional assumed knowledge
Mathematics Extension 1; Physics; and English Standard.
English Advanced is recommended.
Course structure
The program comprises a total of 252 credit points, made up of 174 credit points relating to the Bachelor of Engineering, Diploma in Engineering Practice, and 78 credit points relating to the Bachelor of Biotechnology.
Industrial training/professional practice
As well as the Diploma in Engineering Practice, a Diploma in Scientific Practice is also available. The Diploma in Engineering Practice requires the completion of two six-month internships and the Engineering Practice Program. The Diploma in Scientific Practice (C20038), a period of industrial training, is available with an additional year of full-time study. It is not offered to international students.
Course completion requirements
| Select one of the following: | 54cp | |
| STM90106 Core subjects | 54cp | |
| STM90268 Core subjects (Construction) | 54cp | |
| STM90271 Engineering practice program | 12cp | |
| CBK90176 Engineering major choice | 108cp | |
| STM90274 Core subjects (Biotechnology) | 78cp | |
| Total | 252cp |
Course program
The example program below is for a full-time, Autumn-commencing student with Electrical Engineering as their Engineering major and internships taken in Spring semester of Years 2 and 4.
| Year 1 | ||
| Autumn semester | ||
| 33130 Mathematical Modelling 1 | 6cp | |
| 48510 Introduction to Electrical Engineering | 6cp | |
| 68037 Physical Modelling | 6cp | |
| 65101 Chemistry 1C | 6cp | |
| Spring semester | ||
| 33230 Mathematical Modelling 2 | 6cp | |
| 48520 Electronics and Circuits | 6cp | |
| 48610 Introduction to Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering | 6cp | |
| 91101 Cells, Genetics and Evolution | 6cp | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Autumn semester | ||
| 48230 Engineering Communication | 6cp | |
| 48023 Object-oriented Programming | 6cp | |
| 48121 Engineering Practice Preview 1 | 3cp | |
| 91313 Biomolecules: Structure and Function | 6cp | |
| 91142 Biotechnology | 6cp | |
| Spring semester | ||
| 48110 Engineering Experience 1 | 0cp | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Autumn semester | ||
| 48122 Engineering Practice Review 1 | 3cp | |
| 48430 Embedded C | 6cp | |
| 48530 Circuit Analysis | 6cp | |
| 91314 General Microbiology | 6cp | |
| 91320 Metabolic Biochemistry | 6cp | |
| Spring semester | ||
| 48531 Electromechanical Systems | 6cp | |
| 91128 Plant Biotechnology | 3cp | |
| 91132 Molecular Biology 1 | 6cp | |
| 91326 Analytical Biochemistry | 6cp | |
| 48240 Design Fundamentals | 6cp | |
| Year 4 | ||
| Autumn semester | ||
| 48250 Engineering Economics and Finance | 6cp | |
| 48441 Introductory Digital Systems | 6cp | |
| 48540 Signals and Systems | 6cp | |
| 68038 Advanced Mathematics and Physics | 6cp | |
| 48141 Engineering Practice Preview 2 | 3cp | |
| Spring semester | ||
| 48130 Engineering Experience 2 | 0cp | |
| Year 5 | ||
| Autumn semester | ||
| 48260 Engineering Project Management | 6cp | |
| 48451 Advanced Digital Systems | 6cp | |
| 48550 Electrical Energy Technology | 6cp | |
| 48551 Advanced Electronics | 6cp | |
| 48142 Engineering Practice Review 2 | 3cp | |
| Spring semester | ||
| 48270 Engineering Enterprise | 6cp | |
| 91351 Immunology 1 | 3cp | |
| 91335 Molecular Biology 2 | 6cp | |
| Select 6 credit points of electives | 6cp | |
| Year 6 | ||
| Autumn semester | ||
| 48560 Analogue and Digital Control | 6cp | |
| 48210 Interrogating Technology: Sustainability, Environment and Social Change | 6cp | |
| 91369 Biobusiness and Environmental Biotechnology | 6cp | |
| 91359 Immunology 2 | 6cp | |
| Spring semester | ||
| 48561 Power Electronics | 6cp | |
| 48570 Data Acquisition and Distribution | 6cp | |
| 48012 Capstone Project | 12cp | |
Levels of award
The Bachelor of Engineering, Diploma in Engineering Practice may be awarded with First or Second Class Honours for meritorious performance in the course as a whole.
Honours
An Honours program in Biotechnology is available, which involves an extra year of full-time study. The Honours program is designed to introduce students to more advanced coursework and to research work in biotechnology. It allows selected students to continue with postgraduate studies if desired and enhances their employment prospects.
Professional recognition
Engineers Australia
Depending on the disciplines chosen, students may also be eligible for entry to other relevant professional associations.
Other information
Further information is available from the Engineering Outreach Office on:
Further information on the Biotechnology component is available from:
Department of Cell and Molecular Biology
telephone +61 2 9514 4109
fax +61 2 9514 4026
email Rachel.Shepherd@uts.edu.au
(CRICOS Provider No: 00099F)
Authorised by Director, Governance Support Unit
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