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.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Demonstrate broad knowledge of the fundamental sciences and emerging scientific research that underpin the biotechnology sector.
- Scholars
2.
Investigate and explain ethical and social issues of technology and innovation on society, individual health and the environment from both scientific and business perspectives.
3.
Develop and apply numerical, laboratory, analytic and interpretative skills required for the specialised areas of biotechnology.
- Leaders
- Scholars
4.
Apply the principles of teamwork, collaboration and communication through the development of reviews/reports, laboratory/research reports and business cases in the cross-disciplinary context of biotechnology.
- Scholars
- Professionals
5.
Critically review and analyse scientific literature, derive hypotheses, design and perform experimental approaches, and analyse and communicate the findings to diverse audiences (science, business, general public) in an effective manner.
Available in Program(s) Single degree program(s) in which this specialisation is available:
Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours) - BAdvSci(Hons)3962 - Advanced Science (Honours)
Specialisation Structure
Students must complete 84 UOC.
Level 1 Core Courses30 Units of Credit:
Level 2 Core Courses24 Units of Credit:
Level 3 Core Courses24 Units of Credit:
Level 3 Prescribed Electives6 Units of Credit:
Recommended Maths Electives
Recommended Science Electives
Recommended Free 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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