Bachelor of Biotechnology  - Study Options

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Degree Structure

Biotechnology -- typical degree pattern of a full-time student

 

Semester 1

Semester 2

Year 1

BIOL1003 Evolution, Ecology and Genetics
BIOL1007 Living Cells
CHEM1101 Chemistry 1
Group A Science course (6 units)
First year course (6 units)

BIOL1004 Molecular Biology
CHEM1201 Chemistry 2
Group A Science course (6 units)
First year course (6 units)

Year 2

BIOL2161 Genes: Replication and Expression
BIOL2171 Biochemistry and Nutrition
Group B Science course (6 units)
Later year course (6 units)

BIOL2162 Molecular Biotechnology
BIOL2142 General Microbiology
Group B Science course (6 units)
Later year course (6 units)

Year 3

BIOL3161 Genomics and its Applications
Group C Science course (6 units)
Group C Science course (6 Units)
LAWS3104  Principles of Intellectual Property(6 units)

BIOL3157 Advanced Genetics and Bioinformatics
BIOL3191 Biotechnology in Context
Group C Science course (6 units)
Group C Science course (6 units)

 

In addition to the compulsory courses indicated in the table, students choose one or two elective courses per semester. Depending on the choice of courses, it is possible to pursue specialisations in Medical Biotechnology, Plant Biotechnology and Chemical Biotechnology.


The Degree with Honours

Information on honours for Bachelor of Biotechnology.