Overview

Biotechnology can be defined as the use of various biological processes to make products and perform services. The essential feature of biotechnology therefore is the use of biological processes based on living cells and biochemical macro-molecules such as proteins, DNA and RNA in a rapidly-expanding range of activities of benefit … For more content click the Read More button below.

Available in Program(s)
Single degree program(s) in which this specialisation is available:

Bachelor of Science and Business - BSc&Bus3925 - Science and Business
Bachelor of Life Sciences - BLS3966 - Life Sciences
Bachelor of Science - BSc3970 - Science
Bachelor of Science (International) - BSc(International)3987 - Science (International)

Specialisation Structure

Students must complete 84 UOC.

Level 1 Core Courses36 Units of Credit:
Level 2 Core Courses24 Units of Credit:
Level 3 Core Courses24 Units of Credit:
Suggested Free Electives
Suggested Science Electives

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Additional Information

Honours

For information about Honours in Biotechnology see the Biotechnology Honours plan or contact the School of Biotechnology & Biomolecular Sciences (BABS).

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