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Bachelor of Science (Biotechnology)

Course Abbreviation Campus Duration Prerequisites ENTER Intake
BSc(Biotech) Gippsland and off-campus 3 years full-time, part-time available VCE units 3 and 4 - a study score of at least 25 in English (any), or Australian or international equivalent, plus one of biology, chemistry,  mathematical methods (either), physics, geography, psychology or specialist mathematics ENTERS above 70 will be considered February and July
  • Leads to employment and research in new and developing science areas
  • Strong DNA techniques, hands-on training and research projects
  • Knowledge in biochemistry, cell biology, chemistry, microbiology, molecular biology and instrumental analysis
  • A choice of medical or industrial biotechnology
  • Links with regional industries enable final year students to participate in directed biotechnological research
  • Graduates have advanced laboratory skills and are well qualified for professional careers and entry into postgraduate programs

Course structure

  • First level units in biology, chemistry, mathematics, statistics and environmental and physical science
  • Two core science units
  • From three to six elective units
  • One strand from:
    • Medical : medical biology, biochemical basis of disease, immunology, diagnostics
    • Industrial: DNA technology, instrumentation, experimental design, data analysis

Sample course 1

  • Strand: Medical
Level
Semester one
Semester two
Year 1

Human biology

Foundations of chemistry

Environmental Science 1

Understanding human behaviour elective

Cell biology

The design of science

Physical science

Chemistry
Year 2

Biochemistry

Introductory microbiology

Instrumental techniques

Physiological communication

Environmental health

Cellular metabolism

Human development and genetics

Microbial cell function
Year 3

Medical aspects of cell biology

Bioactive chemistry

Lab and workplace management

Applied statistics elective

Molecular biology & biotechnology

How science works

Medical microbiology

Behaviour across the lifespan elective

Note: Example only – unit and semester offerings may vary

Sample course 2

  • Strand: Industrial
Level
Semester one
Semester two
Year 1

Human biology

Foundations of chemistry

Environmental Science 1

Statistical methods in science

Cell Biology

Behaviour across the lifespan elective

Physical science

Chemistry
Year 2

Biochemistry

Introductory microbiology

Instrumental analysis

Waste management and remediaton elective

Cellular metabolism

Design of molecules and macromolecules

Microbial cell function

Soil science
Year 3

Food and industrial microbiology

Bioactive chemistry

Lab and workplace management

Conservation of bio-resources elective

How science works

Environmental microbiology

Chemistry of the environment elective

Molecular biology and biotechnology

Note: Example only - unit and semester offerings may vary

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