Bachelor of Biotechnology
Australian National University - Canberra
Overview
Place yourself at the forefront of innovation with B Biotechnology. Biotechnology is about applying new technologies to agriculture, food and medicine production, and environmental problems in the context of research, industry and the applied health sciences. In this cutting-edge degree, you'll learn the foundations of biology such as molecular and cellular biology, biotechnology and microbiology, as well as contemporary topics such as societal and ethical issues of biotechnology and intellectual property.
Prerequisites
ACT: Chemistry (major). NSW: Chemistry.
Majors
Areas of study
Biotechnology.
Potential Career Outcomes
Career opportunities
Government and industry employers in chemical, plant and agricultural, medical biotechnology. Employment may also include the food, pharmaceutical, chemical, agricultural and veterinary industries, in government, and in developmental research work.
ATAR & Selection Rank
The table below shows the ATAR and Selection Rank information for those offered places wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR in 2023.
| ATAR-based offers only, across all offer rounds | ATAR (excluding adjustment factors) | Selection Rank (including adjustment factors) |
|---|---|---|
| Highest rank to receive an offer | 98 | 99.95 |
| Median rank to receive an offer | 86.4 | 91.4 |
| Lowest rank to receive an offer | 73.35 | 81.15 |
<5 - Less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made
Admission Criteria
Please refer to the Australian National University website for admission criteria information.
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University
Australian National University
Campus
Canberra
Course Type
Bachelors Degree
Study Area
Science
Indicative ATAR
73.35
Delivery Mode
On-campus
Duration
Full-time: 3 years, Part-time: 6 years
Course Link
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