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Harness nature's possibilities through biotechnology. This field merges biology with technology, utilizing living systems to create innovative solutions for pressing medical and environmental issues.
Learn to create groundbreaking products that nourish, power, and treat our planet. Whether it's developing vaccines, producing antibiotics and hormones, or exploring genetic engineering – biotechnology provides countless opportunities to enhance global health. Cultivate your creativity, explore the natural world, and envision transformative biotech applications.
Our Biotechnology major in the Bachelor of Science program builds essential knowledge, technical expertise, and adaptability to keep pace with this dynamic field. Equip yourself to pioneer advancements in an industry that never stands still.
Blend conventional science with engineering and computer science principles as you transform laboratory breakthroughs into real-world solutions. Investigate cutting-edge domains like pharmaceutical innovation, genetic treatments, and cancer biomarker detection. Develop a comprehensive understanding of biotechnology while examining the societal and ethical considerations shaping our world.
To be eligible for admission, an applicant must have achieved at least one of the following minimum entry requirements and demonstrate that they fulfill any prerequisite and essential criteria for admission: Recent secondary education (Year 12) Completion of a secondary education qualification equivalent to the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE). Vocational Education and Training (VET) Completion of an award from a registered training organisation (RTO) at Certificate IV (AQF level 4) or higher. Higher education study Successful completion of at least 6 months full-time study (or equivalent part-time) of an undergraduate certificate (AQF level 5) or higher qualification from a recognised higher education institution.