International applicants who are currently doing:
an Australian Year 12 qualification in or outside Australia
an International Baccalaureate, or
a New Zealand National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) Level 3
IELTS (Academic): 6.5 overall, writing 6.0
TOEFL (Internet-based): 79-93 overall, writing 21
PTE (Academic): 58-64
CAE: 176-184
AE5/AE6 (PASS): AE5
The Bachelor of Biotechnology provides students with a broad knowledge of modern biotechnology and its applications. Algal biofuels, stem cell therapy and new methods of disease diagnosis are just a few projects that biotechnologists are working on today.
This course provides students with a good understanding of biological processes of living organisms and the skills required to manipulate these processes in the development of new medicines and environmental management. Students gain broad knowledge of modern biotechnology and practical skills in ethics, law and business processes.
Biotechnology is a key science of the future and graduates have high employment rates due to the course's strong professional and industry focus. Graduates of this course gain a professional qualification in biological science and a strong foundation in the commercial aspects of biotechnology.
Students choose one from the following four majors:
CRICOS: 026806C
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First year
AUTUMN SESSION
Principles of Scientific Practice
Chemistry 1
Cell Biology and Genetics
Statistical Design and Analysis
SPRING SESSION
Molecular Biology 1
Chemistry 2
Immunology 1
Human Anatomy and Physiology
Second year
AUTUMN SESSION
Metabolic Biochemistry
General Microbiology
Biotechnology
Physical Aspects of Nature
SPRING SESSION
Applications of Molecular Biology
Intellectual Property Commercialisation
Integrating Business Perspectives
Immunology and Human Health
Third year
AUTUMN SESSION
Select 24 credit points of options:
SPRING SESSION
Medical Biotechnology
Bioreactors and Bioprocessing
Medical Devices and Diagnostics
Biobusiness
Career options vary according to the chosen major.
Medical biotechnology: positions in laboratories or research labs developing new vaccines and medicines for pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, hospitals, pathology and biomedical firms, universities, and research institutes.
Environmental biotechnology: typical jobs include research associate, consultant, field scientist, microbiologist, conservation officer, environment officer, biotechnologist, and employment across a wide range of industries, creating new products or processes to conserve the environment.
OSHC 530 ($) AUD per year
