BIOT-MAJ · Major · 48 credit points

Biotechnology

Rules for completing this course

You must complete: - a maximum of two units at Level 1 (12 credit points), and - a minimum of three units at Level 3 (18 credit points) Biotechnology major requirements You must complete 48 credit points, comprising: - 36 credit points of Core units; and - 12 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.

CHM1051Chemistry 1 advanced6 cp
CHM1052Chemistry 2 advanced6 cp

Core units

36 cp

You must complete the following units

BIO1011Blueprints for life6 cp
BIO1022Life on Earth6 cp
BTH2732Recombinant DNA technology6 cp
GEN2041Foundations of genetics6 cp
SCI2716Laboratory safety and risk management6 cp
BTH3260Microbiome science6 cp

Additional units

12 cp

You must complete two units (12 credit points) from the following list. Note: Enrolment in SCI3990 requires achievement in a minimum set of units and approval of the supervisor.

BTH3752Molecular biology and biotechnology6 cp
GEN3040Genomics and its applications6 cp
SCI3990Science in action research project6 cp
GEN3051Medical and forensic genetics6 cp

Source: 2027 handbook entry