Bachelor of Science (Honours) (Biotechnology) - 4 years

To be read in conjunction with the program of study requirements for the Bachelor of Science (Honours) – 4 years.

The Biotechnology Specialisation is offered as part of the Bachelor of Science (Honours) and requires four years of full-time study (or the equivalent part-time). The Specialisation is jointly offered by the Faculty of Health Sciences and Faculty of Science and Engineering.
Specialisations have different admission requirements to other programs of study available in the Bachelor of Science (Honours). In order to undertake a Specialisation students must be admitted to the Specialisation program.

There is an alternative 1 year program for the Bachelor of Science (Honours) for students who have successfully completed a Bachelor of Science.

• Admission requirements
• Aims
• Learning outcomes
• Program of study
  
  

Admission requirements

The minimum requirements for consideration for entry to all undergraduate courses are specified in detail in the University Entry Requirements.

Aims

The course aims to develop graduates who are able to function as practitioners in the interdisciplinary, global biotechnology industry. It is designed to enhance graduates&##39; 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.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of the course, graduates should be able to:

• transfer and apply core scientific concepts to develop solutions in the biotechnology industry
• work in ways that are informed by knowledge of the legislative, regulatory, commercial, scientific and social environment
• use critical analysis and problem solving skills to develop, plan and implement innovative solutions within a diverse range of biotechnology industry sectors
• synthesise information and communicate effectively, succinctly and sensitively with the scientific community, co-workers, government agencies, investors, the broad public and particular cultural and Indigenous communities
  
• apply judgement and initiative to propose and prioritise work strategies in consultation with co-workers to achieve timely completion of a project
• work in a multidisciplinary team and incorporate the views of all stakeholders including Indigenous groups, and use self-awareness and consultation to understand their role within a group and how they can best contribute to the group
• articulate a conscious understanding of their own values and demonstrate respect for the values of others and the ability to view an ethical dilemma from multiple view points
• inform society of impending developments and engage in a constructive debate
• incorporate understanding and awareness of Indigenous and other communities&##39; religious beliefs and culture into biotechnology practice.
• plan and conduct research projects and effectively communicate research findings
• apply their understanding of commercialisation processes to biotechnology products or services.
  

Program of Study

To qualify for the Bachelor of Science (Honours) (Biotechnology) specialisation a student must complete 144 units, with a grade of P or NGP or better in each topic, according to the Bachelor of Science (Honours) – 4 years program of study.  The program of study for the specialisation is detailed below:

Specialisation - Biotechnology - Year 1 topics

22.5 or 27 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)
 
Plus either:

 CHEM1101  Chemistry 1A##  (4.5 units) AND 
 CHEM1102  Chemistry 1B##  (4.5 units)

or

 CHEM1201  Introduction to Chemistry A##  (4.5 units) AND
 CHEM1202  Introduction to Chemistry B##  (4.5 units) AND
 CHEM1102  Chemistry 1B##  (4.5 units)

##Cognate studies

Specialisation - Biotechnology - Year 2 topics

31.5 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)

##Cognate studies

Specialisation - Biotechnology - Year 3 topics

31.5 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)

##Cognate studies

Core - Honours Year topics

36 units comprising:

 BTEC4001  BioBusines  (9 units)

Plus one of:

 BTEC4002  Professional Presentations in Biotechnology (Medicine)  (4.5 units) 
 BTEC4003  Professional Presentation in Biotechnology (Biological Science)  (4.5 units)

Plus 22.5 units selected from:

 BTEC4004A  Advanced Biotechnology Practice (Medicine)  (4.5/22.5 units) AND
 BTEC4004B  Advanced Biotechnology Practice (Medicine)  (4.5/22.5 units) AND
 BTEC4004C  Advanced Biotechnology Practice (Medicine)  (4.5/22.5 units) AND
 BTEC4004D  Advanced Biotechnology Practice (Medicine)  (4.5/22.5 units) AND
 BTEC4004E  Advanced Biotechnology Practice (Medicine)  (4.5/22.5 units)

OR

 BTEC4005A  Advanced Biotechnology Practice (Biological Sciences)  (4.5/22.5 units) AND
 BTEC4005B  Advanced Biotechnology Practice (Biological Sciences)  (4.5/22.5 units) AND
 BTEC4005C  Advanced Biotechnology Practice (Biological Sciences)  (4.5/22.5 units) AND
 BTEC4005D  Advanced Biotechnology Practice (Biological Sciences)  (4.5/22.5 units) AND
 BTEC4005E  Advanced Biotechnology Practice (Biological Sciences)  (4.5/22.5 units)