Course Overview

About This Course

The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Chemical) with Bachelor of Biotechnology is a dual qualification offered by The University of Adelaide. It combines Chemical Engineering (Process and Resources Engineering) with Biotechnology (Food Science and Biotechnology) at bachelor honours degree level, preparing graduates with expertise across both engineering and biological sciences.

Where You Can Study

Available Locations

The University of Adelaide, North Terrace, Adelaide, South Australia 5005

132 Grenfell St, Adelaide, SA 5000

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Eligibility

Entry Requirements

General Requirements

No specific entry requirements listed on this page. Please contact the Future Students Team at start@adelaide.edu.au or call +61 8 8313 7335 for detailed entry requirements.

Quality & Recognition

Accreditation & Migration

Academic Regulator

TEQSA

Professional Body

Engineers Australia (EA)

Accreditation Status

Accredited

Skills Assessor

Engineers Australia

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Chemical) with Bachelor of Biotechnology take to complete?

The course has a duration of 260 weeks (approximately 5 years) when studied at The University of Adelaide's North Terrace campus in Adelaide, South Australia.

What is the estimated total cost of this dual degree program?

The estimated total course cost is AU$263,370, which includes tuition fees of AU$261,500 and non-tuition fees of AU$1,870.

Does this course include a work component?

Yes, this course includes a work component. Students are required to complete 36 hours per week over 8 weeks, totalling 288 hours of work-integrated learning.

What fields of education does this dual qualification cover?

This dual qualification covers two fields of education: the first qualification is in Chemical Engineering (Narrow Field: Process and Resources Engineering), and the second qualification is in Food Science and Biotechnology (Narrow Field: Other Natural and Physical Sciences).

Is this course eligible for extended Post-Study Work Rights?

Eligibility for extended Post-Study Work Rights depends on several criteria including course status, qualification level, duration of 92 weeks or greater, and alignment with the Skills Level 1 priority Field of Education list. This course is a Bachelor Honours Degree with a duration of 260 weeks in Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology. For specific eligibility confirmation, contact ESOS-PolicyTeam@education.gov.au.

Application

How to Apply

Three simple steps to get enrolled

Step 01

Enquire

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Step 02

Submit Documents

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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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