UndergraduateBiology & Life Sciences

Bachelor of Biotechnology (Honours)

Adelaide University, Adelaide, SA, Australia

About this program

Adelaide University's Bachelor of Biotechnology (Honours) stay current with emerging trends in the biotech field with our Bachelor of Science (Honours) majoring in Biotechnology. Develop your foundational knowledge and technical skills while learning how to adapt to current and emerging trends. Stay at the forefront of a constantly evolving industry with a comprehensive and diverse educational experience. Combine traditional science with engineering and computer science to take discoveries from the lab to the market and broader community. Explore areas such as drug development, gene therapy and the identification of biomarkers for cancers. Expand your critical thinking skills and analytical approaches to problem-solving and evidence-based decision making. Our Honours year will allow you to explore biotechnology in greater depth, encouraging exploration across the field, and providing a pathway for entry into a research degree at either a master’s or doctoral (PhD) level. You’ll be supported by experts and researchers through your final year honours thesis. In the first two years of your degree, you’ll explore molecular, genetic animal and plant biology. You’ll learn how to produce food, drugs and other products, while discovering microbial technology and bioprocess engineering. You’ll investigate how to modify living things while also focusing on broadening your understanding of scientific process and advancements. Gain a competitive edge by studying an Honours year. Undertake 80+ hours of placement or project work alongside industry. Engage with experts and academics currently in the field. Expand your knowledge through new research techniques and skills.

Cost & duration

Duration4 yr
Tuition (international)A$50,800
Application feeA$110

English test scores

IELTS6.5 overall (L6 R6 W6 S6)
PTE58 overall

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Course structure

1 term of coursework

  • No fixed course sequence
  • students choose electives across areas including: Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Biochemistry
  • Microbiology
  • Principles of Biotechnology
  • Molecular and structural biology
  • Molecular basis of cancer
  • Molecular and biomedical science practical skills
  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Animal Behaviour
  • Animal Science
  • Biotechnology
  • Chemistry
  • Computational Physics
  • Ecology
  • Environmental Science
  • Environmental and Geospatial Science
  • Evolutionary Biology
  • Evolutionary Biology and Palaeontology
  • Experimental Physics
  • Food Science and Technology
  • Genetics
  • Geology
  • Geology and Earth Resources
  • Geology and Palaeontology
  • Geophysics
  • Marine and Wildlife Conservation
  • Medicinal and Biological Chemistry
  • Microbiology and Immunology
  • Nuclear Chemistry
  • Nuclear and Radiation Physics
  • Physics and Geophysics
  • Plant Biology
  • Pure and Applied Chemistry
  • Soil Science
  • Space Science and Astrophysics
  • Theoretical Physics

Admissions

Completion of a secondary education qualification equivalent to the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE), with a minimum ATAR of approximately 85 (or equivalent via VET Certificate IV+ or prior higher education study).

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