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Course Entry Requirements

HSC students must achieve the University Admission Index (UAI) determined for the course. The UAI is reviewed each year and there are first year intake quotas for the degree. In addition the following prerequisites are required:

Science/Mathematics *
At least 4 units of HSC Science; or
4 units of Mathematics; or
4 units of Science and Mathematics

Notes
(1) 2 unit General Science, 2 unit Mathematics in Society, 2 units Maths in Practice or 2 unit Science for Life do not satisfy the Science/ Mathematics prerequisite.

(2) Geography can be counted as a Science unit.
* This prerequisite does not apply to students with a University Admission Index above 85.00.

Those who do not qualify for direct admission to the B. Biotech may gain admission via the BSc program subject to satisfactory performance in both first and second year and approval by the course coordinator.

Preparation for a Science Degree

Strongly recommended:
HSC chemistry
At least 2U Mathematics (or Advanced Mathematics), and if possible
Either Physics, Biology, Geography or Geology

International Students

Guidelines for admission, details of English language requirements and application procedures are contained in separate brochures published by the International Office. For further information please contact:

The Director
International Office
University of Wollongong
NSW 2522 Australia
Telephone: (61-42) 213218
Facsimile: (61-42) 213233

Additional Information

For further information about the Bachelor of Biotechnology Degree please contact:

Dr Tamantha Stutchbury
Coordinator for BiotechnologyUniversity of Wollongong
Northfields Avenue
Wollongong NSW 2522 Australia.
Telephone: +61 2 4221 5506
Facsimile: +61 2 4221 4135

Ms Julie-Ann Green
Professional Officer for Biotechnology
University of Wollongong
Northfields Avenue
Wollongong NSW 2522 Australia.
Telephone: +61 2 4221 3100
Facsimile: +61 2 4221 4135

Application for Australian Students

Information booklets and application forms are forwarded by the Universities and Colleges Admissions Centre (UAC) to all high school HSC candidates. Application forms for admission to the University are available from:

Universities Admissions Centre
Locked Bag 112
Silverwarwer NSW 2128
Telephone +61 2 9752 0200

UAC Information Downloads

Biotechnology Degree Structure

First Year

   cps Session
BIOL103 Molecules, Cells and Organisms 6 2
BIOL104 Evolution, Biodiversity and Environment 6 1
CHEM101 Chemistry 1A 6 1
CHEM102 Chemistry 1B 6 2
MATH151 General Mathematics A (if required) 6 1,3
Plus other elective subjects to give a total credit point value of 48, at least 6 of which should be one of the following:
     
PHYS155* Introduction to Biomedical Physics 6 2
STS100# Social Aspects of Science and Technology 6 1
BMS101 Systemic Anatomy 6 1
BMS112 Human Physiology I: Principles and Systems 6 2
    48  
* Strongly recommended
# STS100 is compulsory for those students taking an approved course of study which does not include STS250.
 

Second Year
BIOL213 Principles of Biochemistry 6 1
BIOL214 The Biochemistry or Energy and Metabolism 6 2
BIOL215 Introductory Genetics 6 2
BIOL240 Functional Biology of Plants & Animals 6 1
STAT252 Statistics for the Natural Sciences 6 2
CHEM212 Organic Chemistry 6 1
CHEM214 Analytical & Environmental Chemistry 6 2
  Plus one of the following subjects:    
STS251 From Molecular Genetics to Biotechnology 6 1
BMS202 Human Physiology II: Control Mechanisms 6 1
MGMT208 Introduction to Management for Professionals 6 1
    48  
 

Third Year
BIOL303 Biotechnology: Applied Cell & Molecular Biology 8 1
BIOL320 Molecular Cell Biology 8 1
BIOL321 Infection and Immunity 8 2
CHEM320 Bioinformatics: From Genome to Structure 8 2
  Plus one Session 1 subject chosen from the following:    
CHEM350 Principles of Pharmacology 8 1
BIOL332 Ecological & Evolutionary Physiology 8 1
BIOL392# Advanced Biology Project 8 1,2,3
BMS344 Cardiorespiratory Physiology 8 1
  Plus one Session 2 subject chosen from the following:    
BIOL392 Advanced Biology Project 8 1,2,3
CHEM321 Organic Synthesis and Reactivity 8 2
PHIL 380 BioEthics 8 2
  Or other subjects approved by the co-ordinator    
    48  
 

Fourth Year
BIOL421 Cell, Protein and Nucleic Acid Technology 12 1
BIOL423 Biotechnology Project 36 A
       
Degree total   192  

 

See also the Biotechnology Degree Information in the UOW Course Handbook

  

 

  
   

Last reviewed: 6 December, 2007 

 
   
 
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