C10172v6 Bachelor of Biotechnology

Overview

The Bachelor of Biotechnology focuses on the study of biological processes of living organisms. Students learn the skills needed to naturally manipulate processes in the development of new medicine, food and organic substances.

This course provides students with a broad knowledge of modern biotechnology with an emphasis on DNA technology, cell biology and current industrial applications, and a wide range of practical skills, supplemented with relevant aspects of ethics law and business. Biotechnology is the science of the future with high employment rates due to strong professional and industry focus. Graduates of this course gain a professional qualification in biological science and a solid foundation in the industrial aspects of biotechnology.

Career options

Career options include biotechnological research, development and production positions in agricultural, biomedical, chemical, communications, energy, environmental, manufacturing, medical and pharmaceutical companies. Graduates can innovate, invent or research biotechnological science or start their own company to capitalise on their ideas.

Assumed knowledge

Mathematics; English; and at least one science subject.

HSC Mathematics Extension 1 and Chemistry are recommended.

Course duration and attendance

Students can complete the course over three years full time. Full-time attendance involves approximately 24 hours each week on campus. Students may also be able to complete the course part time, usually at the rate of two subjects a semester (a 50 per cent load), taking six years to complete. Part-time students are required to attend some sessions in daytime hours.

Course structure

Students must complete a total of 144 credit points, made up of 120 credit points of core subjects and 24 credit points of elective subjects. The elective subjects enable students to increase their expertise in other areas of science or other disciplines in the University. This can be in the form of a specialised 24-credit-point sub-major or by a varied selection of subjects.

Course program

Typical course programs are shown below.

Honours

Professional recognition

This course is recognised by the Australian Biotechnology Association.

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