Bachelor of Science (Biotechnology) B.Sc(Biot)

2010

Program Outline

The Biotechnology field is constantly evolving and utilises current technologies such as protein separation technologies, genomics and combinational chemistry to produce foods, drugs and other products. This program provides training in both the molecular basis for biotechnology and the bioprocess technology, which are required for the development of biotechnology products. This program is based around the recognised strengths of the University of Adelaide in molecular biology, animal, plant and microbial biotechnology, structural biology and bioprocess engineering. It provides students with a unique cross disciplinary approach, which incorporates expertise from the Faculty of Sciences, and the Faculty of Engineering, Computer and Mathematical Sciences.

Program Structure

Level I provides a strong foundation in chemistry, biology, biotechnology applications and bioprocess engineering principles. Core courses in later years cover important topic areas, such as molecular biology, molecular and structural biochemistry, microbiology, bioseparations and downstream processing, fermentation, bioinformatics, bioprocess economics, bioprocess design and scale-up, intellectual property, regulatory issues, waste management and bioremediation.

Admission Information

Domestic applicants

Not a domestic applicant?

2009 CSP IB	28
SATAC Code	314691
2009 CSP TER	81.4
HESS group	General
Annual tuition fees	Commonwealth-supported place: $4,249
Mid-year entry?	Subject to availability
Enquiries	Student Centre

Selection Criteria

Year 12 applicants

You must not have completed more than 2 years full time equivalent (48 units) university study. You compete for a place with your Tertiary Entrance Rank (TER). Applicants who have studied Chemistry 1 and/or Molecular and Cell Biology 1 at the University of Adelaide (or equivalent) must have achieved at least a credit grade average for these courses.

Prerequisites

SACE Stage 2: Mathematical Studies, Chemistry IB: Mathematics (SL grade 4/HL grade 3), Chemistry (SL grade 4/HL grade 3)

For midyear entry, applicants should contact the Student Centre before applying to ensure that an appropriate study pathway is available.

Assumed Knowledge

SACE Stage 2 Physics

Alternative entry pathways

• Higher Education applicants
  You must have completed at least half a year full time equivalent university study. Applicants who have studied Level I Chemistry and/or Level I Biology at the University of Adelaide (or equivalent) must have achieved at least a credit grade average for these courses. A Grade Point Average (GPA) is calculated for each separate program you have undertaken (apart from some double degree programs where the GPA is combined). You are ranked on the basis of your best GPA.
• Special Entry applicants
  You must be 18 years or over before February 1st of the year that you will be studying, you must not have studied more than 2 years full-time equivalent higher education in the last 2 years and you must not hold a completed higher education level award. If you meet this criteria, you will be ranked according to your result in the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT). Your STAT result is weighted such that the verbal component contributes 40% and the quantitative component contributes 60% to your overall score. Personal Competencies (PC) and Employment Experience (EE) statements may also contribute to your rank. If you submit a PC or EE statement, and one of these ranks higher than your STAT score, then the highest ranking statement will contribute 50% to your overall rank and the STAT will contribute the remaining 50%. If you do not submit a PC or EE statement, or if the statements have a lower rank than the STAT, then you will compete for a place on the basis of your STAT result only. Indigenous applicants may be eligible for entry through the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Access Scheme. See Wilto Yerlo for further information.
• Without formal qualifications?
  You may be eligible for our special access schemes.

How to Apply

SATAC Code: 314691

Apply through SATAC SATAC application dates Application and Admission

International applicants

Not an international applicant?

International TER	80
IB	26
IELTS Total	6 [more info]
Annual tuition fees	International student place: $23,100
Mid-year entry?	Yes
Enquiries	Student Centre

Selection Criteria

Prerequisites

Mathematics and Chemistry

Assumed Knowledge

Physics an advantage

Equivalent Scores

International TER	80
IB	26
IELTS Total Reading Listening Speaking Writing	6 5.5 5.5 6 6

How to Apply

Application information for international students

Important application deadlines for international students

International applicants applying with Australian year 12 results

Not an international applicant applying with Australian year 12 results?

International TER	80
Annual tuition fees	International student place: $23,100
Mid-year entry?	Yes
Enquiries	Student Centre

Selection Criteria

Prerequisites

SACE Stage 2: Mathematical Studies, Chemistry IB: Mathematics (SL grade 4/HL grade 3), Chemistry (SL grade 4/HL grade 3)

Assumed Knowledge

SACE Stage 2 Physics

Study Plans

The study plans given are examples of pathways through this degree. For a complete description, see the program rules.

At all levels there are non-core courses offered by the Faculty of Sciences and the Faculty of Engineering, Computer and Mathematical Sciences.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the program can expect to find employment in:

•  Biomedical biotechnology, medical diagnostics and vaccine discovery

•  Development of genetically modified organisms

•  Ethics and regulatory organisations

•  Innovative and laboratory research science

•  Management of biotechnology industries and enterprises

•  Patent law (with appropriate qualifications)

•  Pharmaceutical industries

•  Plant and animal breeding, and improvement

Potential careers

Plant Breeding, Scientific Officer, Biotechnology, Diagnostic Technician, Food Scientist, Food Technologist, Biochemist, Bioinformatics, Biotechnology Engineer, Chemist, Doctor / Medical Practitioner, Education Officer / Educator, Environmental Biologist, Environmental Chemist, Environmental Scientist, Food Engineer, Forensic Science, Forensic Scientist, Health Administrator, Hospital Worker, Health Educator, Health Officer, Journalist (Science Communications), Laboratory Manager, ...

Program Rules

Faculty of Sciences

Further Information

Useful Links

Faculty of Sciences