Bachelor of Biotechnology
University of Newcastle - Newcastle - Callaghan
Overview
Imagine understanding how to use living organisms to modify products for the better – like creating a new vaccine or cancer drug that will save millions of lives or using microbes to remove plastic waste from the environment. When you study a Bachelor of Biotechnology, you will help to develop technologies that improve our communities and the health of our planet. You might even be the researcher that develops a super crop that can survive harsh climates and feed the hungry. The products of biotechnology are all around us with countless innovations yet to be uncovered. You can be at the forefront of this scientific development and discovery.
Majors
Areas of study
Biochemistry, bioethics, biotechnology, biotechnology finance and commercialisation, cell and molecular biology, DNA technology, laboratory skills, microbiology, molecular genetics, reproductive physiology, statistics for sciences.
Potential Career Outcomes
Career opportunities
Career examples can include but are not limited to: Biochemist, biotechnologist, clinical research coordinator, forensic biologist, IVF scientist, geneticist, laboratory analyst, microbiologist.
Biotechnology is predicted to be a key for solving global issues in the future, such as human and animal diseases, climate change, fuel alternatives and food security.
ATAR & Selection Rank
The ATAR and Selection Rank profile is not available for this course.
Admission Criteria
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University
University of Newcastle
Campus
Newcastle - Callaghan
Course Type
Bachelors Degree
Study Area
Science
Delivery Mode
On-campus
Duration
Full-time: 3 years, Part-time: Available
Indicative ATAR
Unknown
Course Link
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- State
- NSW
- Type
- University
- Courses
- 147
- Campuses
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Central Coast - Ourimbah Gosford Newcastle - Callaghan Newcastle City Precinct Port Macquarie Sydney
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