Selection Rank (International): 75
International Baccalaureate (IB): 26
Prerequisites
International Qualifications: Mathematics and Chemistry
Assumed Knowledge: Physics an advantage
IELTS: Overall 6.5, Reading 6, Listening 6, Speaking 6, Writing 6
TOEFL: Overall 79, Reading 13, Listening 13, Speaking 18, Writing 21
Pearson: Overall 58, Reading 50, Listening 50, Speaking 50, Writing 50
C1 Advanced: Overall 176, Reading 169, Listening 169, Speaking 169, Writing 169
Harness nature’s potential
Biotechnology focuses on biology and technology, leading to the development of new products for feeding, fuelling and healing the world. This might include vaccine, antibiotic or hormone production and genetic modification.
It’s a fast-evolving industry with huge potential for improving global health and wellbeing. When we modify living things, all sorts of marvels become possible.
What will you do
Our Bachelor of Science (Biotechnology) combines traditional science with aspects of engineering and computer science. You will:
give your experimentation meaning as you learn how to take your discoveries from the lab to the market and broader community
delve into areas like drug development, gene therapy or the identification of biomarkers for cancers
learn how to produce food, drugs and other products
study alongside research-active experts
explore molecular, genetic, animal and plant biology
discover microbial biotechnology and bioprocess engineering
consider social and ethical issues, patents and waste management.
Where could it take you
You could concoct world-changing pharmaceutical drugs in the lab. You might work to clone animals. Perhaps you’ll aid in the development and implementation of modern techniques for disease prediction and treatment.
CRICOS: 031007C
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Core Courses
To satisfy the requirements for Core Courses students must complete courses to the value of 39 units.
Level I
All of the following courses must be completed:
Course Title
Science or Fiction I
Biology I: Molecules, Genes and Cells
and
Courses to the value of 3 units from the following:
Course Title
Biology I: Human Perspectives
Biology I: Organisms
and
Courses to the value of 6 units from the following:
Course Title
Chemistry IA
Chemistry IB
Foundations of Chemistry IA
Foundations of Chemistry IB
Level II
All of the following courses must be completed:
Course Title
Biochem II (Biotech): Molecular and Cell Biology
Biochemistry II (Biotechnology): Metabolism
Principles of Biotechnology II
Microbiology II (Biotechnology)
Level III - For a Major in Molecular Biotechnology
Course Title
Molecular and Structural Biology III
Biotechnology Practice III
Elective Courses
Level I
Elective courses from the degree of Bachelor of Science or other undergraduate courses offered by the University that are available to the student.
Note: Both BIOLOGY 1201 Biology I: Human Perspectives and BIOLOGY 1202 Biology I: Organisms may be presented towards this program.
Level II
Courses to the value of up to 12 units may be taken from the following:
Course Title
Environmental & Analytical Chemistry II
Organic Chemistry II
Physical and Inorganic Chemistry II
Medicinal & Biological Chemistry II
Zoology II
Evolutionary Biology II
Genetics IIA: Foundation of Genetics
Genetics IIB: Function and Diversity of Genomes
Immunology & Virology II (Biotechnology)
International Experience II
Science Internship
or
Elective courses from the degree of Bachelor of Science or other undergraduate courses offered by the University that are available to the student.
Level III
Courses to the value of 12 units from the following:
Course Title
Cancer, Stem Cells & Development III
Bioinformatics III
Transcriptomics Applications III
Genomics Applications III
Epigenomics Applications III
Chemistry III
Synthesis of Materials III
Fundamentals of Materials III
Advanced Synthetic Methods III
Medicinal and Biological Chemistry III
Genes, Genomes and Molecular Evolution III
Gene Expression & Human & Developmental Genetics III
Infection and Immunity IIIA
Infection and Immunity IIIB
or
additional Level III courses from the degree of Bachelor of Science, which may include a major
Biotechnology, Diagnostic Technician, Biochemist, Bioinformatics, Biotechnology Engineer, Environmental Biologist, Environmental Chemist, Environmental Scientist, Laboratory Manager, Life Scientist, Medical Scientist, Molecular Biology, Neuroscientist, Pharmaceutical Scientist, Plant Biotechnologist, Research Scientist, Science Communicators, Scientific Data Analyst, Scientific Officer, Microbiologist.
Overseas student health cover: $609 per year
