Pilihan program

Ringkasan program

This course is developed in consultation with industry bodies to provide graduates with skills and knowledge relevant to these fields now and into the future. The program offers a solid base in the four key areas of biotechnology: molecular biology, biochemistry, immunology and microbiology. Graduates will be equipped with a sound understanding of recent trends and applications of technology in the biotechnology and forensic industries with special emphasis on DNA technology, bioinformatics and genomics. Graduates of CSU's Bachelor of Science (Forensic Biotechnology) will be equipped to apply their broad range of skills to the forensic, biotechnology and related medical fields. Career opportunities exist in fields such as biomedical research and the pharmaceutical sector (new generation therapeutics) as research scientists, genetic screening in customs and quarantine laboratories (DNA fingerprinting), forensic science, microbiology research and service laboratories and specialized disciplines in medical or veterinary diagnostic and service laboratories as scientific officers. Technical expertise in biotechnology is applicable around the world in a diversity of industries. Graduates will readily adapt their expertise to areas including biomining, plant industries (crop production, horticulture), marine biology, paleontology, ecology (biodiversity analysis), as well as environmental pollution control and waste management, where skills are increasingly in demand.

Persyaratan masuk bagi mahasiswa internasional

Students should have completed a college diploma within the five years prior to applying and achieved a minimum 70 per cent grade point average or higher. Graduates of an Ontario college Diploma in Biotechnology Technician (Health), or equivalent, can apply direct for entry into the full program. They should have one of the following previous studies: the NSW Higher School Certificate or interstate /overseas equivalent; the International Baccalaureate Diploma; a completed or part completed course of a university, college of advanced education or other accredited tertiary institution; a completed or part completed course of a TAFE college or other accredited post-secondary institution (including TAFE Tertiary Preparation Certificate); an approved Foundation Studies program certificate; completion of undergraduate subjects as an Associate Student with the University or through another University, or Open Universities Australia.

Kualifikasi

Sarjana (S1)

Institusi penerbit ijazah

Charles Sturt University