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Bachelor of Science (Medical Biotechnology) | 2018
Medical 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).
The Bachelor of Science (Medical Biotechnology) encompasses the exciting and 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.
Subject to satisfactory performance and the approval of the Course Co-ordinator and the Head of Students, students may apply to transfer to the Bachelor of Medical Biotechnology (Honours) at the end of the first year.
Major Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course students will be able to:
- Identify and differentiate broad and coherent knowledge associated with the principles and concepts of cell and molecular biology.
- Demonstrate skills in analysing, interpreting and synthesising data, methodologies and other information.
- Exercise critical thinking and independent problem solving in experimental design and data analysis.
- Communicate knowledge and ideas clearly and coherently to others.
- Consolidate and synthesise how specific knowledge and skills in cell and molecular biology are applied in the development of scientific works and completion of practical exercises.
- Appreciate the role relevance and ethical implications of science in society.
Course Structure
To qualify for award of the degree, the Bachelor of Science (Medical Biotechnology), a candidate must successfully complete at least 144 credit points in accordance with the table below.
Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
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Year 1 | |||
Autumn | |||
BIOL105 | Functional Biology of Animals and Plants | 6 | Autumn |
MATH151 | General Mathematics 1A | 6 | Autumn |
Please select ONE of the following two subjects: | |||
Note: Students who have achieved a mark of 65% or more in NSW HSC Chemistry or equivalent must select CHEM101 and CHEM102. All other students must select CHEM104 and CHEM105. | |||
CHEM101 | Chemistry IA: Introductory Physical and General Chemistry | 6 | Autumn |
CHEM104 | Foundation Chemistry: Properties of Matter | 6 | Autumn |
Spring | |||
BIOL103 | Molecules, Cells and Organisms | 6 | Spring |
Please select ONE of the following two subjects: | |||
CHEM102 | Chemistry 1B: Structure and Reactivity of Molecules for Life | 6 | Spring |
CHEM105 | Foundation Chemistry: Reactions and Structures | 6 | Spring |
Note: Students who have completed CHEM104 and CHEM105 and wish to enrol in CHEM212 must also complete CHEM106. | |||
CHEM106 | Foundation Chemistry: Properties and Reactivity of Matter | 6 | Summer 2018/2019 |
Plus other elective subjects to give a total of 48 credit points for Year 1 of which, 6 credit points should be from the following list: | |||
BIOL104 | Evolution, Biodiversity and Environment | 6 | Autumn |
MEDI100 | Human Structure and Function | 6 | Autumn |
PHYS155 | Introduction to Biomedical Physics | 6 | Spring |
MEDI112 | Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology II | 6 | Spring |
STS 112 | The Scientific Revolution | 6 | Autumn |
* STS 112 is compulsory for students taking an approved course of study which does not include SOC 251 (in Year 2). | |||
Year 2 | |||
Autumn | |||
BIOL213 | Principles of Biochemistry | 6 | Autumn |
Spring | |||
BIOL214 | The Biochemistry of Energy and Metabolism | 6 | Spring |
BIOL215 | Introductory Genetics | 6 | Spring |
CHEM214 | Analytical and Environmental Chemistry | 6 | Spring |
STAT252 | Statistics For the Natural Sciences | 6 | Spring |
Plus, 18 credit points of subjects from the following list: | |||
Note: Students are strongly recommended to select CHEM212 as one of the options. | |||
BIOL240 | Biodiversity of Marine and Freshwater Organisms | 6 | Autumn |
MGNT208 | Introduction to Management for Professionals A | 6 | Autumn |
CHEM212 | Organic Chemistry II | 6 | Autumn |
MEDI211 | Control Mechanisms Physiology | 6 | Autumn |
SOC 251 | Genetics, Biotechnology and Society | 6 | Autumn |
BIOL241 | Biodiversity of Terrestrial Organisms | 6 | Spring |
** Compulsory for students who have not taken STS 112 in Year 1. | |||
Year 3 | |||
Autumn | |||
BIOL343 | Techniques in Biotechnology and Medical Research | 6 | Autumn |
BIOL340 | Cell and Molecular Biology | 6 | Autumn |
Plus two subjects from the following list: | |||
BIOL362 | Ecophysiology | 6 | Autumn |
CHEM358 | Pharmacology | 6 | Autumn |
MEDI312 | Fundamentals of Neuroscience | 6 | Autumn |
PHIL326 | Bioethics | 6 | Autumn |
Spring | |||
BIOL341 | Immunity and Infection | 6 | Spring |
CHEM325 | Bioinformatics:Genome, Genes and Biomolecules | 6 | Spring |
Plus two subjects from the following list: | |||
CHEM360 | Organic Synthesis III | 6 | Spring |
ECON318 | Economics of Health and Human Resources | 6 | Spring |
SOC 347 | Sociology of Health, Illness and Medicine | 6 | Spring |
HAS 350 | Social Determinants of Indigenous Health | 6 | Spring |
MEDI323 | Cardiorespiratory Studies | 6 | Spring |
Or other subjects approved by the Coordinator. |
Please click the subject codes in the above table for information on sessions of offer for each subject at different locations. For information regarding timetables, tutorials, and classes please the visit the Timetables and Classes page.
Honours
If the required academic standard is attained, with the approval of the degree coordinator, BSc (Medical Biotechnology) students may transfer into the Bachelor of Medical Biotechnology (Honours) degree no earlier than the end of 2nd year and subsequently undertake the 4th (Honours) year of this latter degree.
Entry Requirements and Credit Arrangements
Information on academic and English language requirements, as well as eligibility for credit for prior learning, is available from the Course Finder.
Professional Recognition/Accreditation
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 please email: smah-students@uow.edu.au