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Bachelor of Biotechnology - Macquarie University

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Course Information:
College: College of Science and Technology
Division: Divison of Environmental and Life Sciences
Department(s): Department of Chemistry & Biomolecular Sciences
Area Of Study: Sciences (including Environmental Sciences and Museum Studies)
Course Type: Undergraduate
Degree Type: Bachelor Degree
CRICOS Code: 054337F
Key Features:
Macquarie University has a long history of cutting-edge research in the field of biotechnology. This degree has a strong interdisciplinary and practical focus, reflective of the needs of the marketplace. Drawing on expertise across discipline areas, the program also benefits from Macquarie’s specialist knowledge in proteomics via the Australian Proteome Analysis Facility and the Macquarie University Centre for Analytical Biotechnology.  
Suitable For:
The biotechnology program is a specialised degree catering for students who plan to seek employment in the burgeoning biotech industry. 
Career Opportunities:
Career paths in biotechnology abound, but there is a shortfall in supply. Strong employment opportunities exist in bioprospecting, agribiotech, biomedical sciences, stem cells, infectious diseases and oncology. 
Requirements - 2009 :
Entry Requirements: A sound knowledge of Mathematics & Science is necessary.
Course Quota: No
Work Experience Requirements: No work experience required.
English Language Requirements:
  • IELTS (Academic English only): Minimum 6.5 overall, with 6.0 in each section
  • TOEFL (paper based test): Minimum 580 overall, with 53 Listening, 52 Reading, 59 Structure/ Written Expression, 5.0 TWE
  • TOEFL (computer based test): Minimum 237 overall, with 19 Listening, 19 Reading, 25 Structure/Writing
  • TOEFL (internet based test): Minimum 92 overall, with 18 Listening, 17 Reading, 22 Writing, 22 Speaking
Course Entry Rank: 80

Course Commences: Semester 1 (February), 2009
Study Options: Full-Time
Minimum Course Duration: 3 Years
Minimum Course Credit Points: 72
Confirmed Per Credit Point Fee*: $912.00
Estimated Annual Fee*: $21,888.00
Annual Fee Notes: Fee based on 24 credit points in the first year.
Location: North Ryde (Sydney)
Subjects Per Year: 6-8

* This is a proposed fee only and is subject to change.For courses of more than one year’s duration: For units completed in 2009, the 2009 fee will apply. For units completed in 2010 (or 2011, depending on the duration of the course), you will pay the fee approved for the 2010 (or 2011) academic year respectively.

For students commencing in semester two, 2009: the 2009 fee listed will apply for your first semester of study only. The fee approved for 2010 will take effect from semester one, 2010.

All fees are in Australian Dollars (AU$), unless otherwise stated.
Sample Program:

This is a sample study program only. The units listed in this sample program may not be a true representation of what an official study program will look like for this course. This sample program shows an example of possible units which could be taken under this area of study.

YEAR 1 (CORE UNITS)
BIOL114 Evolution and Biodiversity
BIOL115 The Thread of Life
CBMS101 Introductory Chemistry A
CBMS103 Introductory Chemistry B*
MATH130 Mathematics IE
PHYS159 Concepts in the Physical Sciences
YEAR 1 (ELECTIVE UNITS)
STAT170 Introductory Statistics
ISYS114 Introduction to Systems Design and Data Management
YEAR 2 (CORE UNITS)
CBMS204 Organic Synthesis*
CBMS208 Chemical Analysis I*
CBMS223 Biochemistry and Molecular Biology I*
CBMS215 Microbiology*
CBMS224 Biochemistry and Molecular Biology II*
YEAR 2 (ELECTIVE UNITS)
BIOL206 Genetics*
BIOL235 Biostatistics*
CBMS207 Physical Chemistry*
YEAR 3 (CORE UNITS)
CBMS332 Protein Discovery and Analysis*
CBMS342 Medicinal Chemistry*
CBMS352 Molecular Biology*
CBMS301 Technology Mini Project*
CBMS300 Molecular Biotechnology*
CBMS375 Cell and Developmental Biology*
YEAR 3 (ELECTIVE UNITS)
BIOL367 Immunobiology*
CBMS329 Topics in Physical Chemistry*

 
 

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