Bachelor of Medical Biotechnology
Bachelor of Medical Biotechnology Advanced

Testamur Title of Degree:	Bachelor of Medical Biotechnology, Bachelor of Medical Biotechnology Advanced
Abbreviation:	BMedBiotech, BMedBiotechAdv
My University:	Science, Biotechnology, Cellular Biology, Molecular Biology, Genetics, Immunology, Microbiology, Bioinformatics, Biochemistry, Medical Biotechnology, Medicine, Advanced
Duration:	4 years full-time or part-time equivalent
Total Credit Points:	192
Delivery Mode:	On campus (Face-to-face)
Starting Session(s):	Autumn
Location:	Wollongong
UOW Course Code:	1837, 1841
UAC Code:	757611, 757617
CRICOS Code:	068720F, 068721E

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, vaccine development, 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 is being developed using these technologies.

The degree is an interdisciplinary program featuring:

* A major in cellular and molecular biology, including genetics, immunology and bioinformatics;

* A major strand of chemistry;

* Skills in “state-of-the-art” nucleic acid, protein and monoclonal antibody technologies;

* An optional strand in human anatomy and physiology;

* Other relevant areas such as ethics and management;

* The flexibility in first year to explore other options;

* Specialised training in “cutting-edge” technologies in the fourth year;

* Your own research project (fourth year Honours).

This degree represents an excellent foundation for students considering postgraduate studies in medicine, medical research or other health areas. Many of our past graduates have been successful in obtaining entry into these postgraduate degrees.

Entry Requirements

Bachelor of Medical Biotechnology (1837)

Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) of 85 (or equivalent). The ATAR is reviewed each year.

Bachelor of Medical Biotechnology Advanced (1841)

Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) of 95 (or equivalent). The ATAR is reviewed each year.

Assumed Knowledge

Four units of Science (including Biology or Chemistry) or four units comprising Science and Mathematics. Students who have not completed Biology and/or Chemistry at the HSC are strongly recommended to enrol in bridging courses offered in February each year.

Course Requirements

Students who have not completed HSC Mathematics at Band 4 or higher (or equivalent) are required to complete a mathematics subject (MATH151 or equivalent) normally in the first year.

Students may only count 60 credit points of 100-level subjects towards the degree.

Students must complete a minimum of 32 credit points of 300-level subjects.

Students must have a grade of Pass (not Pass Supplementary) or higher in at least 24 credit points of 300-level core subjects which form part of a Science major.

Bachelor of Medical Biotechnology (1837)

This is a prescribed program of study comprising core and optional subjects as set out below.

Progression Requirements

Satisfactory performance must be achieved (normally a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of 70% or greater in 300-level Biological Sciences, Chemistry and Health Sciences subjects) for entry into the fourth year of the Bachelor of Medical Biotechnology degree. Students with a WAM below 70% in 300-level subjects may only progress into the fourth year of the Bachelor of Medical Biotechnology with the approval of the Medical Biotechnology Coordinator. Students who do not gain entry into the fourth year of the Bachelor of Medical Biotechnology degree will normally be required to transfer into the Bachelor of Science (Medical Biotechnology) degree.

Bachelor of Medical Biotechnology Advanced (1841)

Students who are eligible for this degree fulfil all of the same requirements as Bachelor of Medical Biotechnology candidates but are also eligible for additional benefits and challenges.

Progression Requirements

To maintain a place in an Advanced degree, students are normally required to achieve a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of at least 75%. The performance of each student will be reviewed initially by the Associate Dean after the completion of 72 credit points. Students not meeting the minimum progression requirements will be required to transfer into the Bachelor of Medical Biotechnology or Bachelor of Science degree.

For further information refer to the entry for the Bachelor of Science Advanced (741A) and consult the Degree Coordinator.

Course Program

Subjects		Session	Credit Points
First Year
BIOL105	Functional Biology of Animals and Plants	Autumn	6
CHEM101	Chemistry 1A:Introductory Physical and General Chemistry	Autumn	6
MATH151	General Mathematics 1A (if required)	Autumn	6
BIOL103	Molecules, Cells and Organisms	Spring	6
CHEM102	Chemistry 1B: Structure and Reactivity of Molecules for Life	Spring	6
Plus other elective subjects to give a total credit point value of 48, at least 6 credit points of which should be one of the following:
BIOL104	Evolution, Biodiversity and Environment	Autumn	6
SHS 111	Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology I	Autumn	6
STS 100	Social Aspects of Science and Technology #	Autumn	6
PHYS155	Introduction to Biomedical Physics	Spring	6
SHS 112	Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology II	Spring	6
# STS 100 is compulsory for those students taking an approved course of study which does not include STS 251 (in 2nd year).
Second Year
BIOL213	Principles of Biochemistry	Autumn	6
CHEM212	Organic Chemistry	Autumn	6
BIOL214	The Biochemistry of Energy and Metabolism	Spring	6
BIOL215	Introductory Genetics	Spring	6
CHEM214	Analytical and Environmental Chemistry	Spring	6
STAT252	Statistics for the Natural Sciences	Spring	6
Plus two of the following subjects:
BIOL240	Biodiversity of Marine and Freshwater Organisms	Autumn	6
MGMT208	Introduction to Management for Professionals	Autumn	6
SHS 211	Control Mechanisms Physiology	Autumn	6
STS 251	Social Aspects of Genetics and Biotechnology*	Autumn	6
* STS 251 is compulsory for students who have not taken STS 100 in 1st year.
BIOL241	Biodiversity of Terrestrial Organisms	Spring	6
Third Year
Core
BIOL303	Biotechnology: Applied Cell and Molecular Biology	Autumn	8
BIOL320	Molecular Cell Biology	Autumn	8
BIOL321	Infection and Immunity	Spring	8
CHEM320	Bioinformatics: From Genome to Structure	Spring	8
Options
Plus one Autumn Session subject chosen from the following:
BIOL332	Ecological and Evolutionary Physiology	Autumn	8
BIOL392	Advanced Biology	Autumn, Spring or Summer	8
CHEM350	Principles of Pharmacology	Autumn	8
SHS 311	Fundamentals of Neuroscience^	Autumn	8
^Subject to approval from the Subject Coordinator
Plus one Spring Session subject chosen from the following:
BIOL392	Advanced Biology	Autumn, Spring or Summer	8
CHEM321	Organic Synthesis and Reactivity	Spring	8
PHIL380	Bioethics	Spring	8
SHS 313	Cardiorespiratory Physiology	Spring	8
Or other subjects approved by the Coordinator
Fourth Year
BIOL420	Biotechnology Honours	Annual	48

Honours

The Honours grade for the degrees of Bachelor of Medical Biotechnology Honours and Bachelor of Medical Biotechnology Advanced Honours will be calculated in accordance with Method 1 defined in the General Course Rules Section 8.

Professional Recognition

Graduates qualify to apply for membership of the Australian Institute of Biology, the Australian Society of Microbiology and the Australian Biotechnology Society.

Further Information

Further information is available at http://coursefinder.uow.edu.au/ or email: science-enquiries@uow.edu.au