Bachelor of Biotechnology
Bachelor of Biotechnology Advanced
Overview
Biotechnology is the application of exciting advances in molecular
and cell biology to medicine, agriculture, and the environment.
Through modern technologies, such as genetic engineering,
biotechnology is shaping diverse aspects of medicine (cancer,
vaccines, therapy and diagnosis of genetic diseases), food
production (transgenic plants) and industry (bioremediation).
Biotechnology encompasses the rapidly evolving fields of monoclonal
antibody technology, proteomics and genetic engineering. A
new generation of pharmaceuticals, vaccines, hormones and
anti-inflammatory agents are being developed using these technologies.
The degree is an interdisciplinary program featuring:
- A major in cellular and molecular biology, including
genetics, immunology, bioinformatics
- A major strand of chemistry
- Skills in “state-of-the-art” nucleic acid,
protein and monoclonal antibody technologies
- An optional strand in human anatomy and physiology
- Other relevant areas such as ethics and management
- The flexibility in first year to explore other options
- Specialised training in “cutting-edge” technologies
in the fourth year
- Your own research project (4th year Honours)
Entry Requirements / Assumed Knowledge
Bachelor of Biotechnology (744): New South Wales HSC University
Admission Index (UAI) of 85 (or equivalent). The UAI is reviewed
each year.
Bachelor of Biotechnology Advanced (744A): New South Wales
HSC University Admission Index (UAI) of 90 (or equivalent).
The UAI is reviewed each year.
Assumed knowledge: Chemistry and Mathematics.
Students who have not completed Chemistry and/or Biology at
the HSC are strongly recommended to enrol in bridging courses
offered in February each year. Students without at least Mathematics
Band 4 may take a special Maths subject in the first year
or consider early entry to complete this subject in Summer
Session prior to commencement of the course.
Course Requirements
Bachelor of Biotechnology: This is a prescribed
program of study comprising core and optional subjects as
set out below.
Bachelor of Biotechnology Advanced: Students
who are eligible for this degree fulfil all the same requirements
as Bachelor of Biotechnology candidates but are also eligible
for additional benefits and challenges. For further information
refer to the Bachelor of Science (Honours) Advanced (741A)
and consult the Degree Coordinator.
Progression requirements: Students must
satisfactorily complete at least 144 credit points before
proceeding to enrol in fourth year subjects. In addition,
satisfactory performance must be achieved (an average of 65%
or greater in 300-level Biological Sciences, Chemistry and
Biomedical Science subjects) for entry into the 4th year of
the Bachelor of Biotechnology degree. Students with an average
below 65% in 300-level Biological Sciences, Chemistry and
Biomedical Science subjects may only progress into the 4th
year of the Bachelor of Biotechnology with the approval of
the Head of the Department of Biological Sciences. Students
who do not gain entry into the 4th year of the Bachelor of
Biotechnology degree will normally be required to transfer
into the Bachelor of Science (Biotechnology) degree.
| 100 Level |
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Credit Points |
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BIOL103 |
Molecules, Cells and Organisms |
6 |
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BIOL104 |
Evolution, Biodiversity and Environment
|
6 |
| Either |
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| CHEM101 |
Chemistry 1A |
6 |
| or |
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| CHEM104 |
Chemistry 1D |
6 |
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| Either |
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| CHEM102 |
Chemistry 1B |
6 |
| or |
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| CHEM105 |
Chemistry 1E |
6 |
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MATH151 |
General Mathematics A (if required) |
6 |
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| Plus other elective subjects to give a
total credit point value of 48, at least 6 of which should
be one of the following: |
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PHYS132 |
Physics for the Environmental and Life
Sciences |
6 |
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STS100 |
Science and Technology Studies: Introduction
to Science and Technology studies in their social context. |
6 |
|
BMS101 |
Systemic Anatomy |
6 |
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BMS112 |
Human Physiology I: Principles and Systems
|
6 |
NB: PHYS132 is strongly recommended
STS100 is compulsory for those students taking an approved
course of study which does not include STS250
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| 200 Level |
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BIOL213 |
Principles of Biochemistry |
6 |
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BIOL214 |
The Biochemistry of Energy and Metabolism
|
6 |
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BIOL215 |
Introductory Genetics |
6 |
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BIOL240 |
Functional Biology of Plants and Animals
|
6 |
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STAT252 |
Statistics for the Natural Sciences |
6 |
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CHEM212 |
Organic Chemistry II |
6 |
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CHEM214 |
Analytical and Environmental Chemistry
II |
6 |
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Plus one of the following subjects
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STS250 |
From Molecular Genetics to Biotechnology
|
8 |
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BMS202 |
Human Physiology II: Control Mechanisms
|
6 |
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| 300 Level |
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BIOL303 |
Biotechnology : Applied Cell and Molecular
Biology |
8 |
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BIOL320 |
Molecular Cell Biology |
8 |
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BIOL321 |
Cellular and Molecular Immunology |
8 |
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| Plus one of the following subjects |
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CHEM350 |
Principles of Pharmacology |
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| BIOL332 |
Ecological & Evolutionary Physiology |
8 |
| BIOL392 |
Advanced Biology Project |
8 |
| MGMT310 |
Introduction to Management for Professionals B |
8 |
| BMS344 |
Cardiorespiratory Physiology |
8 |
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CHEM320 |
Bioinformatics: From Genome to Structure |
8 |
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| Plus one of the following subjects |
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CHEM321 |
Organic Synthesis and Reactivity |
8 |
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PHIL280 |
Bioethics |
8 |
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BIOL392* |
Advanced Biology Project |
8 |
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| *Distinction average is required for
entry.
Please note: Students must satisfactorily complete at
least 144 credit points before proceeding to enrol in
fourth year subjects. In addition, satisfactory performance
must be achieved (an average of 65% or greater in 300-level
Biological Sciences, Chemistry and Biomedical Science
subjects) for entry into the 4th year of the Bachelor
of Biotechnology degree. Students with an average below
65% in 300-level Biological Sciences, Chemistry and
Biomedical Science subjects may only progress into the
4th year of the Bachelor of Biotechnology with the approval
of the Head of the Department of Biological Sciences.
Students who do not gain entry into the 4th year of
the Bachelor of Biotechnology degree will normally be
required to transfer into the Bachelor of Science (Biotechnology)
degree.
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| 400 Level |
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BIOL420 |
Cell, Protein and Antibody Technology |
12 |
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BIOL421 |
Nucleic Acid Technology |
12 |
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BIOL422 |
Biotechnology Project |
24 |
Honours
The Degree of Bachelor of Biotechnology (Honours) is awarded
for meritorious performance in 3rd and especially 4th year
subjects.
Please note: There are special requirements for progression
to the fourth year. Refer to the section “Course Requirements”
above.
Professional Recognition
Graduates qualify to apply for membership of the Australian
Institute of Biology, the Australian Society of Microbiology
and the Australian Biotechnology Society.
Other Information
For further information contact the Faculty of Science Office,
41.258, or telephone 42213481, email patmac@uow.edu.au Web
site: www.uow.edu.au/science/
Or for more detailed course information contact the Professional
Officer, Julie-Ann Green, telephone: 4221 3100, email: jagreen@uow.edu.auThe
Coordinator of the degree is Associate Professor Mark Wilson
– School of Biological Sciences.
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