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Bachelor of Biotechnology and Cell Biology - La Trobe UniversityTEL: 0207 193 7932
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| YEAR | | 2009 | | | | AWARD | | Bachelor of Biotechnology and Cell Biology | | | | CRICOS COURSE CODE | | 027513G | | | | LENGTH | | 3 years | | | | CAMPUSES | | MELBOURNE (BUNDOORA) | | | | COURSE DESCRIPTION | Biotechnology involves the use or manipulation of living organisms, or their components, to perform tasks of practical benefit. It is used in:
- Medicine
- Diagnostics
- Agriculture
- Environmental protection
- Waste technology
- Food technology
- Renewable resources technology.
This course offers a multidisciplinary study in biotechnology and introduces students to the relevant technologies and latest developments in the field. It utilises the core disciplines in biology and chemistry at first year to lead to specialised areas of study by third year.
Third-year specialisations can include:
- Advanced Medical and Veterinary Microbiology
- Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
- Human and Molecular Genetics
- Plant Biotechnology
- Zoology.
The Faculty offers a range of competitive industry experience options through our Industry Cadetship and Integrated Business Learning programs and these vary by course and campus of enrolment. | | | | MAJOR AREAS OF STUDY | | Biochemistry, biotechnology, botany, genetics, microbiology, molecular biology, zoology. | | | | OVERSEAS STUDY OPPORTUNITIES | | Overseas study opportunities are available. | | | | TUITION FEE ($AUD) | | Fees are indexed and may increase by up to 7% per year | | 20,600 | | | | SCHOLARSHIPS | | Scholarships are available for high achieving students, please ask for further information. | | | | ADDITIONAL COSTS ($AUD) | | Approximate costs include: laboratory coat - A$30, dissecting kit - A$40. | | | | ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS | Successful completion of English for Further Studies Advanced Stage 5B certificate at undergraduate (EFS5 (60%) UG) level conducted by La Trobe University Language Centre; or
IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 with no individual band score less than 6.0; or
TOEFL Paper-based Test: a minimum score of 550 with a score of 5 or better in the Test of Written English; or
TOEFL Computer-based Test: a minimum score of 213 with a score of 5 in essay writing; or
TOEFL Internet-based Test: a minimum score of 80 with no individual score less than 20; or
Satisfactory completion of an English language subject at Year 12 or equivalent level. This must have been completed in the last two years and at an academic level acceptable to the University; or
Approved equivalent. | | | | ACADEMIC ENTRY REQUIREMENTS | LTU Foundation Studies - 70
Aust. Yr 12 (ENTER) 2008 (indicative only) - 70.75
International Baccalaureate - 25
Cambridge A Levels/STPM - 7
Sri Lankan A Levels - BBC
MICSS (UEC) - 4A 2B
Canada Secondary School (or CPU) - 73
Norway Upper Secondary Certificate - 3.7
Sweden Slutbetyg - G/VG
All Indian Sen SC (Best 5 Subjects) - 73
Vietnam (Year 12) - 8.4
National (China) Gao Kao - Faculty assessed
Shanghai (China) Gao Kao - Faculty assessed
Guangzhou (China) Gao Kao - Faculty assessed
Thailand (Matayoma 6) - GPA 2.8
GAC Cert. IV - GPA 2.5
If you do not meet these entry requirements you might be interested in La Trobe's Foundation Studies and Diploma Programs, which provide an alternative pathway to La Trobe's undergraduate program. | | | | SEMESTER STARTS | | Semester 1 (March) | | | | CAREER OPPORTUNITIES | | The employment prospects for well-trained graduates are attractive, as many companies are beginning to appreciate the power and range of biotechnology techniques. Graduates may find employment as qualified biotechnologists in government and private industry research, environmental science laboratories, advanced scientific research, the agricultural and resources industries, waste management, medicine, and in management. |
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