Bachelor of Biotechnology

Federation University - Off-campus

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Overview

This laboratory-based degree has core scientific studies including principles of modern instrumentation, experimental design and data analysis, biomechanical and microbiological techniques and recombinant DNA technology. Learn how to use innovative and sustainable technologies to benefit communities, in Australia and overseas.

In final year, you may undertake a research project exploring a topic of interest to you.

As a graduate from this degree, you may work in a wide range of industries including pharmaceutical, agricultural or biomedical research, focusing on vaccine production, quality control, synthesis of organic chemicals and polymers, production of alternative fuels or even producing the latest flavours and sweeteners for the food industry.

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Prerequisites

Year 12 prerequisites

Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 20 in any Mathematics or at least 20 in any Science; Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 20 in any English.

Potential Career Outcomes

Areas such as the production of vaccines, antibiotics, drugs and diagnostic kits, waste treatment processes, environmental monitoring programs, quality control, production of alternative fuels, synthesis of organic chemicals and polymers, and biologically-based applications in the food industry.

  • Biological scientist
  • Biotechnologist
  • Clinical scientist
  • Ecological advisor
  • Forensic scientist
  • Healthcare scientist:genetics
  • Immunologist
  • Life scientist
  • Policy advisor
  • Zoologist

Admission Criteria

Please refer to the Federation University website for admission criteria information.

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University

Federation University

Campus

Off-campus

Course Type

Bachelors Degree

Study Area

Science

Delivery Mode

Online

Duration

Full-time: N/A, Part-time: 3 years

Indicative ATAR

Unknown

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State
VIC
Type
University
Courses
225
Campuses
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