Course Overview

About This Course

Gain a thorough grounding in plant biology and state-of-the-art biotechnology in combination with training in enterprise, commercialisation and intellectual property (IP) protection.

Where You Can Study

Available Locations

35 Stirling Highway, Perth (Crawley campus), Western Australia 6009

35 Stirling Hwy, CRAWLEY, WA 6009

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Eligibility

Entry Requirements

General Requirements

ATAR (WACE 2016 onwards): 90
International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB): 32
GCE A-Levels: 12
All India Senior School Certificate (CBSE): 16
Canadian High School (except New Brunswick & Quebec): 80
French Baccalaureate: 13.5
Gao Kao (PR China NCEE)/750: 570
German Abitur: 2.6
Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education: 17.5
Indonesian Sekolah Menengah Atas (SMA) - Pass of 65: 86
Malaysian STPM: 15
Monash University Foundation Year: 308
Norwegian Vitnemål: 4.5
South African National Senior Certificate: 5.8
South Korean College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT): 337
Trinity College Foundation: 338
US College Board Advanced Placements: 13
US College Board SAT: 1270
University of Western Australia College (UWAC) Foundation Program: 74
Western Australian Universities' Foundation Program (WAUFP): 70
English language requirement: Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0

Career & Study Pathways

Where this takes you

Career Opportunities

This course provides skills and knowledge that are highly valued and sought after by a diverse range of employers around the globe, particularly in the biotechnology sector. Graduates are equipped to work on real-world applications such as how plants adapt to climate change, improving disease resistance, reducing environmental impacts, and producing healthier and more sustainable foods for the future.

Quality & Recognition

Accreditation & Migration

Academic Regulator

TEQSA

Accreditation Status

Accredited

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to complete the Bachelor of Biological Science and Master of Biotechnology?

The Bachelor of Biological Science and Master of Biotechnology is a 4-year full-time combined degree program offered at the University of Western Australia.

What skills or knowledge will I gain from this combined degree?

You will gain a thorough grounding in plant biology and state-of-the-art biotechnology, in combination with training in enterprise, commercialisation and intellectual property (IP) protection.

Where is this course delivered?

This course is delivered at The University of Western Australia, located at 35 Stirling Highway, Perth, Western Australia 6009.

How can I get more information or apply for this course?

You can enquire or apply directly through the UWA website, contact Student Central by phone at 131 UWA (131 892) or internationally at (+61 8) 6488 1000, email via Ask UWA, or book an online consultation. Student Central is open 8.30am–5pm AWST, Monday to Friday.

Application

How to Apply

Three simple steps to get enrolled

Step 01

Enquire

Click "Enquire Now" and tell us a little about yourself. It's free and takes 2 minutes.

Step 02

Submit Documents

Our team will guide you on exactly which documents to prepare and submit.

Step 03

Get Enrolled

Receive your offer letter and confirm your enrolment. Welcome to the course!

Course Snapshot

Salary, careers & skills

Typical Salary

Entry-level (0-2 years)AUD $70,000 to $95,000 per year

Early Career (2-5 years)AUD $95,000 to $115,000 per year

Mid-Level (5-10 years)AUD $115,000 to $150,000 per year

Career Paths

BioinformaticianComputational BiologistGenomics Data AnalystResearch Scientist (Bioinformatics)Bioinformatics Software Engineer

Key Skills

Genomic data analysis and next-generation sequencing (NGS) pipeline developmentProgramming in Python, R, Perl, and Bash for biological data processingStatistical modelling and computational analysis of biological datasetsMachine learning and AI application in genomics and proteomicsDatabase design, management, and querying (SQL and biological databases such as NCBI, Ensembl, UniProt)

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