Bachelor of Science (Biotechnology) (BSc(Biotech))
Bachelor of Science (Biotechnology) (BSc(Biotech))
Program Code
BSC
Program Faculty
Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology
Academic Year
2020
These Program Rules should be read in conjunction with the University's policies (https://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies).
Overview
The field of biotechnology is constantly evolving and utilises current technologies such as protein separation technologies, genomics and proteomics to produce foods, drugs and other products. This program provides training in both the molecular basis for biotechnology and the bioprocess technology, which are required for the development of biotechnology products. This program is based on the areas of molecular biology, animal, plant and microbial biotechnology, structural biology and bioprocess engineering. It provides students with a unique cross disciplinary approach, which incorporates expertise from the Faculty of Sciences, and the Faculty of Engineering, Computer and Mathematical Sciences.
The Bachelor of Science (Biotechnology) is an AQF Level 7 program with a standard full-time duration of 3 years.
Conditions
Interruption of program: Students must apply for permission from the Executive Dean or delegate before taking a Leave of Absence. Any extension of the leave without approval will result in the loss of place in the program but an application may be made to be re-admitted to the program subject to the admission procedures in place at the time.
Academic Program Rules for Bachelor of Science (Biotechnology)
There shall be a Bachelor of Science (Biotechnology).
Qualification Requirements
To qualify for the degree of Bachelor of Science (Biotechnology), the student must complete satisfactorily a program of study consisting of the following requirements with a combined total of not less than 72 units, comprising:
- Core courses to the value of 39 units
- Elective courses to the value of 33 units, which may include other undergraduate courses offered by the University that are not offered by the Faculty of Sciences up to the value of 9 units in total at levels I and/or II with no more than 6 units at level I.
- Level I courses not exceeding 30 units
- Level III Science courses to the value of at least 24 units
- A major in Molecular Biotechnology
- Broadening experience
Core Courses
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Core Courses
To satisfy the requirements for Core Courses students must complete courses to the value of 39 units.
Level I
All of the following courses must be completed:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value SCIENCE 1400 Science or Fiction I 3 BIOLOGY 1101 Biology I: Molecules, Genes and Cells 3 and
Courses to the value of 3 units from the following:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value BIOLOGY 1201 Biology I: Human Perspectives 3 BIOLOGY 1202 Biology I: Organisms 3 and
Courses to the value of 6 units from the following:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value CHEM 1100 Chemistry IA 3 CHEM 1200 Chemistry IB 3 CHEM 1101 Foundations of Chemistry IA 3 CHEM 1201 Foundations of Chemistry IB 3 Level II
All of the following courses must be completed:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value BIOCHEM 2502 Biochem II (Biotech): Molecular and Cell Biology 3 BIOCHEM 2503 Biochemistry II (Biotechnology): Metabolism 3 CHEM ENG 2015 Principles of Biotechnology II 3 MICRO 2504 Microbiology II (Biotechnology) 3 Level III - For a Major in Molecular Biotechnology
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value BIOCHEM 3000 Molecular and Structural Biology III 6 BIOTECH 3000 Biotechnology Practice III 6
Electives
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Elective Courses
Level I
Elective courses from the degree of Bachelor of Science or other undergraduate courses offered by the University that are available to the student.
Note: Both BIOLOGY 1201 Biology I: Human Perspectives and BIOLOGY 1202 Biology I: Organisms may be presented towards this program.Level II
Courses to the value of up to 12 units may be taken from the following:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value CHEM 2530 Environmental & Analytical Chemistry II 3 CHEM 2545 Organic Chemistry II 3 CHEM 2550 Physical and Inorganic Chemistry II 3 CHEM 2540 Medicinal & Biological Chemistry II 3 ENV BIOL 2503 Zoology II 3 ENV BIOL 2501 Evolutionary Biology II 3 GENETICS 2510 Genetics IIA: Foundation of Genetics 3 GENETICS 2520 Genetics IIB: Function and Diversity of Genomes 3 MICRO 2505 Immunology & Virology II (Biotechnology) 3 SCIENCE 2550 International Experience II 3 SCIENCE 2700 Science Internship 3 or
Elective courses from the degree of Bachelor of Science or other undergraduate courses offered by the University that are available to the student.
Level III
Courses to the value of 12 units from the following:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value BIOCHEM 3001 Cancer, Stem Cells & Development III 6 BIOINF 3000 Bioinformatics III 3 BIOINF 3005 Transcriptomics Applications III 3 BIOINF 3010 Genomics Applications III 3 BIOINF 3015 Epigenomics Applications III 3 CHEM 3111 Chemistry III 6 CHEM 3211 Synthesis of Materials III 3 CHEM 3212 Fundamentals of Materials III 3 CHEM 3213 Advanced Synthetic Methods III 3 CHEM 3214 Medicinal and Biological Chemistry III 3 GENETICS 3111 Genes, Genomes and Molecular Evolution III 6 GENETICS 3211 Gene Expression & Human & Developmental Genetics III 6 MICRO 3000 Infection and Immunity IIIA 6 MICRO 3001 Infection and Immunity IIIB 6 or
additional Level III courses from the degree of Bachelor of Science, which may include a major
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Broadening Experience
The broadening experience requirement can be met by any of the following:
Study abroad or exchange
or
Courses to the value of at least 3 units from the following:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value SCIENCE 2550 International Experience II 3 SCIENCE 2700 Science Internship 3 SCIENCE 3200 Communicating Science III 3 SCIENCE 3500 Science International Study Tour 3 SCIENCE 3510 Science International Study Tour B 3 SCIENCE 3550 International Experience III 3 SCIENCE 3700 Science Internship 3 or
courses outside the major area of study.