Bachelor of Biotechnology (Honours)

Course Overview

The Bachelor of Biotechnology (Honours) is a one year full-time (or equivalent part-time) program that allows students to further develop their specific areas of interest. This degree prepares students for careers in biotechnology as well as providing a pathway into Research Higher Degree studies.

Entry Requirements

Supervision from a discipline academic must be sought before submitting your application. To be admitted into the program applicants must have completed the Bachelor of Biotechnology or another cognate degree within the last five years with a minimum GPA of 5.0 in: all studies undertaken in the program; or across a major in the proposed discipline of study; or across 80 units of 3000 level courses (which must include at least 40 units of 3000 level courses in the major where a major exists); or where the applicant has completed less than 80 units at 3000 level, a GPA of 5.5 calculated from at least 60 units of 3000 level courses (which must include at least 40 units of 3000 level courses in the major where a major exists). In exceptional circumstances the above requirements may be varied with permission of the PVC upon the recommendation of the Head of School.

English Requirements

Additional Information

• Offers Scholarship
• Has Bridging Program

Professional Recognition

Australian Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Australian Institute of Biology, Australia's Biotechnology Organization.

Estimated Job Roles

Environment consultant, environmental scientist or mine environment officer; Microbiologist, pharmaceutical scientist, biochemist, chemist or biotechnologist; Mathematician or physicist.

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