BIOT-EXTN · Extended major · 72 credit points
Biotechnology
Available in Bachelor of Science
Rules for completing this course
You must complete: A maximum of four units at Level 1 (24 credit points); and A minimum of four units at Level 3 (24 credit points). Biotechnology extended major requirements You must complete 72 credit points, comprising: - 48 credit points of Core units; and - 24 credit points of Additional units.
Supporting studies
Biotechnology is an area of study that benefits from supporting studies in chemistry. It is recommended you complete the following unit(s). Note 1: Completion of CHM1051 is required for progression into the extended major in Biotechnology. Note 2: Supporting studies units can form part of your Part B Specified studies - Additional science studies in your Bachelor of Science.
Core units
48 cpYou must complete the following units
- BIO1011Blueprints for life6 cp
- BIO1022Life on Earth6 cp
- BTH2732Recombinant DNA technology6 cp
- BTH2741Biochemistry and metabolism of biomolecules6 cp
- BTH2830Fundamentals of microbiology6 cp
- GEN2041Foundations of genetics6 cp
- GEN3051Medical and forensic genetics6 cp
- SCI3716Laboratory and workplace management6 cp
Additional units
24 cpYou must complete four units (24 credit points) from the following list. Note: Enrolment in SCI3990 requires achievement in a minimum set of units and approval of the supervisor.
Source: 2027 handbook entry