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Bachelor of Science (Biotechnology)
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.
Entry Requirements / Assumed Knowledge
New South Wales HSC University Admission Index (UAI) of 80 (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
This is a prescribed program of study comprising core and optional subjects as set out below.
Course Program
Subjects |
Session |
Credit Points |
First Year |
| BIOL103 |
Molecules, Cells and Organisms |
Spring |
6 |
| BIOL104 |
Evolution, Biodiversity and Environment |
Autumn |
6 |
| CHEM101 |
Chemistry 1A: Foundations of Chemistry |
Autumn |
6 |
| CHEM102 |
Chemistry 1B: Structure and Reactivity of Molecules for Life |
Spring |
6 |
| MATH151 |
General Mathematics 1A (if required) |
Autumn or Summer |
6 |
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 |
Spring |
6 |
| STS100# |
Social Aspects of Science and Technology |
Autumn |
6 |
| BMS101 |
Systemic Anatomy |
Autumn |
6 |
| BMS112 |
Human Physiology I: Principles and Systems |
Spring |
6 |
* Strongly recommended
# STS100 is compulsory for students taking an approved course of study which does not include STS251. |
Second Year |
| BIOL213 |
Principles of Biochemistry |
Autumn |
6 |
| BIOL214 |
The Biochemistry of Energy and Metabolism |
Spring |
6 |
| BIOL215 |
Introductory Genetics |
Spring |
6 |
| BIOL240 |
Functional Biology of Plants & Animals |
Autumn |
6 |
| STAT252 |
Statistics for the Natural Sciences |
Spring |
6 |
| CHEM212 |
Organic Chemistry |
Autumn |
6 |
| CHEM214 |
Analytical & Environmental Chemistry II |
Spring |
6 |
Plus one of the following subjects: |
STS251 |
From Molecular Genetics to Biotechnology |
Autumn |
6 |
BMS202 |
Human Physiology II: Control Mechanisms |
Autumn |
6 |
MGMT208 |
Introduction to Management for Professionals |
Autumn |
6 |
Third Year |
Core |
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| BIOL303 |
Biotechnology: Applied Cell & Molecular Biology |
Autumn |
8 |
| CHEM320 |
Bioinformatics: From Genome to Structure |
Spring |
8 |
| BIOL320 |
Molecular Cell Biology |
Autumn |
8 |
| BIOL321 |
Infection and Immunity |
Spring |
8 |
Options |
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Plus one Session 1 subject chosen from the following: |
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| CHEM350 |
Principles of Pharmacology |
Autumn |
8 |
| BIOL332 |
Ecological & Evolutionary Physiology |
Autumn |
8 |
| BIOL392 |
Advanced Biology Project |
Autumn, Spring or Summer |
8 |
BMS344 |
Cardiorespiratory Physiology |
Autumn |
8 |
Plus one Session 2 subject chosen from the following: |
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CHEM321 |
Organic Synthesis and Reactivity |
Spring |
8 |
BIOL392 |
Advanced Biology Project |
Autumn, Spring or Summer |
8 |
PHIL380 |
Bioethics |
Spring |
8 |
Or other subjects approved by the Coordinator |
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Honours
If the required academic standard is attained the BSc (Biotechnology) student may transfer to the B Biotechnology fourth Honours year. This consists of special coursework plus a research project.
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 4221 3481.
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.au .
The Coordinator of the degree is Professor Mark Wilson – School of Biological Sciences. |
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