Bachelor of Science (Professional), Major in Biotechnology

Program Overview

The Biotechnology program combines biology and technology, preparing students for careers in healthcare, product development, and business. The curriculum includes chemistry, biochemistry, microbiology, and statistics, with a focus on the application of biotechnology in various fields. Students gain practical experience through work placements and integrated professional placements. Graduates are equipped to pursue careers as biotechnology researchers, clinical biochemists, and other professionals in the biotechnology industry.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Chemistry, biochemistry, microbiology and statistics all feature in this major. You’ll investigate the application of biotechnology to areas such as business, ethics and environmental science. Note: Students who select Biotechnology as a major may not select Biochemistry as a second major.

Outline:

Year One

100 credit points

Semester 1

• Chemistry 1 (Core unit, 12.5 credit points)
• Introduction to Chemistry (Core unit, 12.5 credit points)
• Calculus and Applications (Core unit, 12.5 credit points)
• Introduction to Physics (Core unit, 12.5 credit points)
• Concepts of Biology (Core unit, 12.5 credit points)

Semester 2

• Linear Algebra and Applications (Core unit, 12.5 credit points)
• Sustainability Challenges in Science (Core unit, 12.5 credit points)

Year Two

100 credit points

Semester 1

• Societal Challenges in Science (Core unit, 12.5 credit points)

100 credit points

• Professional work placement
• Work Experience In Industry A (Practical unit, 25.0 credit points)
• Integrated Professional Placement A - Science (Academic unit, 25.0 credit points)

75 credit points

Semester 2

• Grand Challenges in Science (Core unit, 12.5 credit points)
• Professional work placement continues
• Work Experience in Industry B (Practical unit, 25.0 credit points)

Careers:

• Biotechnology researcher
• Clinical biochemist
• Agricultural or environmental scientist
• Diagnostic laboratory scientist
• Pharmaceutical scientist