To be read in conjunction with the program of study requirements for the Bachelor of Science (Honours) (Specialisations).
The Biotechnology (Honours) Specialisation requires four years of full-time study (or the equivalent part-time). The Specialisation is offered by the College of Science and Engineering.
The minimum requirements for consideration for entry to all undergraduate courses are specified in detail in the University Entry Requirements.
The course component aims to develop graduates who are able to function as practicioners in the interdisciplinary, global biotechnology industry. It is designed to enhance graduates' abilities to contribute to the development of scientifically sound, ethical and culturally sensitive solutions to complex problems for the economic and social benefit of society. It aims to develop graduates who work effectively within team environments and improve their practice through critical reflection and learning.
On completion of the course, graduates will be able to:
To qualify for the Bachelor of Science (Biotechnology) a student must complete 144 units, with a grade of P or NGP or better in each topic, according to the program of study detailed below.
No more than 45 units of First Year level topics may be included in the 144 units for the degree.
Elective topics to complete 144 units may be selected from any offered within the University or, with approval from the College of Science and Engineering, from outside the University, provided any course and prerequisite requirements are met.
Not all topics are necessarily available in a given year.
Upon completion of at least 103.5 units and with a GPA of 5 or more in the last 36 units of study, students may commence the Fourth Year Honours program. Students who do not meet the GPA requirement will exit with the Bachelor of Science (Biotechnology) on completion of 108 units.
Students who have completed 108 units according to the first three years of the program may choose to exit with the Bachelor of Science (Biotechnology).
Students choose from one of two streams in the Biotechnology Specialisation:
36 units comprising:
BIOL1101 Evolution of Biological Diversity (4.5 units)
BIOL1102 Molecular Basis of Life (4.5 units)
BTEC1001 Introduction to Biotechnology (4.5 units)
STEM1001 Nature of STEM (4.5 units)
STAT1122 Biostatistics (4.5 units)
Plus one of:
CHEM1101 Chemical Structure and Bonding (4.5 units)
CHEM1201 General Chemistry (4.5 units)
Plus:
CHEM1202 Chemistry for the Life Sciences (4.5 units)
A 4.5 unit elective topic from across the University where entry requirements are met.
36 units comprising:
BIOL2701 Experimental Design and Statistics for Biology (4.5 units)
BIOL2702 Genetics, Evolution and Biodiversity (4.5 units)
BIOL2771 Biochemistry (4.5 units)
BIOL2772 Molecular Biology (4.5 units)
BIOL3761 Foundations in Microbiology (4.5 units)
BTEC2001 Bioscience: from the Bench to the Community (4.5 units)
BTEC2002 Legal, Ethical and Social Aspects of Bioscience (4.5 units)
A 4.5-unit elective topic from across the University where entry requirements are met.
36 units comprising:
BIOL3762 Protein to Proteome (4.5 units)
BIOL3771 DNA to Genome (4.5 units)
BIOL3772 Integrating Molecular Biosciences (4.5 units)
BTEC3005 Integrating Biotechnology (4.5 units)
Plus three of:
BTEC3001 Plant Science to Food Biotechnology (4.5 units)
BTEC3002 Medical Biotechnology (4.5 units)
BTEC3003 Industrial and Pharmaceutical Biotechnology (4.5 units)
BTEC3004 Environmental Biotechnology (4.5 units)
Plus a 4.5-unit elective topic# from across the University where entry requirements are met.
#Students are encouraged to enrol in STEM3001 Science Connect (4.5 units) as a third-year elective.
36 units comprising:
BTEC8001 BioBusiness (9 units)
Plus one of:
BTEC7002 Professional Presentations in Biotechnology (Medicine) (4.5 units)
BTEC7003 Professional Presentation in Biotechnology (Biological Science) (4.5 units)
Plus either:
BTEC7004A Advanced Biotechnology Practice (Medicine) (4.5/22.5 units) AND
BTEC7004B Advanced Biotechnology Practice (Medicine) (4.5/22.5 units) AND
BTEC7004C Advanced Biotechnology Practice (Medicine) (4.5/22.5 units) AND
BTEC7004D Advanced Biotechnology Practice (Medicine) (4.5/22.5 units) AND
BTEC7004E Advanced Biotechnology Practice (Medicine) (4.5/22.5 units)
or
BTEC7005A Advanced Biotechnology Practice (Biological Sciences) (4.5/22.5 units) AND
BTEC7005B Advanced Biotechnology Practice (Biological Sciences) (4.5/22.5 units) AND
BTEC7005C Advanced Biotechnology Practice (Biological Sciences) (4.5/22.5 units) AND
BTEC7005D Advanced Biotechnology Practice (Biological Sciences) (4.5/22.5 units) AND
BTEC7005E Advanced Biotechnology Practice (Biological Sciences) (4.5/22.5 units)
36 units comprising:
BIOL1101 Evolution of Biological Diversity (4.5 units)
BIOL1102 Molecular Basis of Life (4.5 units)
BTEC1001 Introduction to Biotechnology (4.5 units)
MMED1005 How Your Body Works: Human Physiology and Structure (4.5 units)
STEM1001 Nature of STEM (4.5 units)
STAT1122 Biostatistics (4.5 units)
Plus one of:
CHEM1101 Chemical Structure and Bonding (4.5 units)
CHEM1201 General Chemistry (4.5 units)
Plus:
CHEM1202 Chemistry for the Life Sciences (4.5 units)
36 units comprising:
BIOL2702 Genetics, Evolution and Biodiversity (4.5 units)
BIOL2771 Biochemistry (4.5 units)
BIOL2772 Molecular Biology (4.5 units)
BTEC2002 Legal, Ethical and Social Aspects of Bioscience (4.5 units)
MMED2931 Human Physiology (4.5 units)
MMED2935 Human Immunology and Infectious Diseases (4.5 units)
9 units of elective topics^ from across the University where entry requirements are met.
36 units comprising:
BIOL3762 Protein to Proteome (4.5 units)
BIOL3771 DNA to Genome (4.5 units)
BIOL3772 Integrating Molecular Biosciences (4.5 units)
BTEC3002 Medical Biotechnology (4.5 units)
BTEC3005 Integrating Biotechnology (4.5 units)
Plus two of:
BTEC3001 Plant Science to Food Biotechnology (4.5 units)
BTEC3003 Industrial and Pharmaceutical Biotechnology (4.5 units)
BTEC3004 Environmental Biotechnology (4.5 units)
MMED2934 Introduction to Human Molecular Genetics (4.5 units)
MMED3934 Principles of Pharmacology and Toxicology (4.5 units)
Plus a 4.5 unit elective topic#^ from across the University where entry requirements are met.
#Students are encouraged to enrol in STEM3001 Science Connect (4.5 units) as a third-year elective.
36 units comprising:
BTEC8001 BioBusiness (9 units)
Plus one of:
BTEC7002 Professional Presentations in Biotechnology (Medicine) (4.5 units)
BTEC7003 Professional Presentation in Biotechnology (Biological Science) (4.5 units)
Plus either:
BTEC7004A Advanced Biotechnology Practice (Medicine) (4.5/22.5 units) AND
BTEC7004B Advanced Biotechnology Practice (Medicine) (4.5/22.5 units) AND
BTEC7004C Advanced Biotechnology Practice (Medicine) (4.5/22.5 units) AND
BTEC7004D Advanced Biotechnology Practice (Medicine) (4.5/22.5 units) AND
BTEC7004E Advanced Biotechnology Practice (Medicine) (4.5/22.5 units)
or
BTEC7005A Advanced Biotechnology Practice (Biological Sciences) (4.5/22.5 units) AND
BTEC7005B Advanced Biotechnology Practice (Biological Sciences) (4.5/22.5 units) AND
BTEC7005C Advanced Biotechnology Practice (Biological Sciences) (4.5/22.5 units) AND
BTEC7005D Advanced Biotechnology Practice (Biological Sciences) (4.5/22.5 units) AND
BTEC7005E Advanced Biotechnology Practice (Biological Sciences) (4.5/22.5 units)
While students are able to select elective units from anywhere across the University, these are recommended electives.
BIOL3761 Foundations in Microbiology (4.5 units)
BTEC2001 Bioscience: from the Bench to the Community (4.5 units)
The Bachelor of Science (Honours) (Biotechnology) may also be studied in a combined degree program with another Bachelor degree in the College of Science and Engineering where the combination meets the requirements of the credit transfer policy.
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