Bachelor of Biotechnology

Develop technologies that improve our communities and the health of our planet The products of biotechnology are all around us in all aspects of our everyday lives. With the many recent developments including the high profile COVID-19 vaccines, biotechnology has reached new prominence. As a biotechnologist you can be right at the forefront of scientific innovation and the next big discovery.

Harness the natural biochemical processes and the wide genetic landscapes of living organisms to benefit the modern world. Biotechnology applies to aspects of genetic engineering, pharmaceuticals, plant and animal agriculture, conservation, food production, renewable fuel development and waste management. The diversity of jobs available in the biotechnology industry continues to increase. Students of Biotechnology are encouraged to consider concurrent enrolment in the Bachelor of Applied Data Science program. Biotechnology is at the forefront of solving global challenges - from healthcare and agriculture to environmental sustainability. By integrating Applied Data Science, students gain the ability to analyse complex datasets, model biological systems, simulate outcomes using machine learning, and more confidently visualise and communicate scientific findings. Your study will have a strong focus on biology − both basic and applied with some chemistry and mathematics − and you will have a chance to enrol in elective courses from a range of areas depending on your interests and career ambitions. You'll study: This program features a 10-week full-time industrial or research placement. This allows you to apply what you have learned to a biotechnology environment and elevate your scientific communication skills, altogether broadening your experience.