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| Offered By: | Faculty of Science | | Duration: | 3 years full-time | | Minimum: | 144 units | | Academic Plan: | 3605XBBIOT | | CRICOS Code: | 036660M | | 2009 Annual Fees: | A$22,800 | | With rapid advancements in the use of technology in medicine, biomedical research, the pharmaceutical industry and agriculture, biotechnology has become an important part of future science and will play an increasingly important role in the economies of this and other countries. ANU is centrally placed amongst research institutes actively developing biotechnology, and has well-established links to industry and government. As new areas of biotechnology develop, linking biology to computing, electronics and engineering, ANU is well placed to draw on ongoing research to present undergraduate courses in these areas, featuring up-todate research information. The Bachelor of Biotechnology degree, offered through the School of Biology, is a three year program containing a core curriculum introducing the basic principles of molecular and cellular biology, biotechnology, microbiology, societal and ethical issues in biotechnology and intellectual property. Elective courses available within the College of Medicine, Biology and Environment and College of Physical Sciences allow students to tailor the program to their specific interests such as medical, plant/agricultural or chemical biotechnology. |
Program Requirements The degree requires completion of at least 144 units including: - at least 30 units of Group A courses including BIOL1003 (or other course with permission of the program convenor) BIOL1007, BIOL1004, CHEM1101 and CHEM1201 - at least 24 units of Group B courses including BIOL2161, BIOL2171, BIOL2162 and BIOL2142 - at least 36 units of Group C courses including BIOL3161, BIOL3157, and BIOL3191 - courses to the value of at least 12 units offered by a science-related Department or School in the Colleges of Science - further courses to the value of 48 units including LAWS3104. The degree program may not include: - more than 48 units at first year level At least 24 units of Group A courses must be completed before enrolment in Group C courses. Degree Structure Biotechnology -- typical degree pattern of a full-time student | Semester 1 | Semester 2 | Year 1 | BIOL1003 Evolution, Ecology and Genetics
BIOL1007 Living Cells
CHEM1101 Chemistry 1
Group A Science course (6 units)
First year course (6 units) | BIOL1004 Molecular Biology
CHEM1201 Chemistry 2
Group A Science course (6 units)
First year course (6 units) | Year 2 | BIOL2161 Genes: Replication and Expression
BIOL2171 Biochemistry and Nutrition
Group B Science course (6 units)
Later year course (6 units) | BIOL2162 Molecular Biotechnology
BIOL2142 General Microbiology
Group B Science course (6 units)
Later year course (6 units) | Year 3 | BIOL3161 Genomics and its Applications
Group C Science course (6 units)
Group C Science course (6 Units)
LAWS3104 Principles of Intellectual Property(6 units) | BIOL3157 Advanced Genetics and Bioinformatics
BIOL3191 Biotechnology in Context
Group C Science course (6 units)
Group C Science course (6 units) |
In addition to the compulsory courses indicated in the table, students choose one or two elective courses per semester. Depending on the choice of courses, it is possible to pursue specialisations in Medical Biotechnology, Plant Biotechnology and Chemical Biotechnology. Career Possibilities There is much scope to tailor the course to specific interests in medical, plant/agricultural or chemical biotechnology. ANU is central to many research institutes developing leading-edge applications of biotechnology which gives students the opportunity to be taught by world class researchers and spend time in a research laboratory. The degree leads to careers in government regulatory bodies involved with health, agriculture, food and the environment, as well as positions in hospitals, food and pharmaceutical industries, and opportunities in research.
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