The Bachelor of Biotechnology (Honours) is a one year full-time (or equivalent part-time) program that allows students to further develop their specific areas of interest. This degree prepares students for careers in biotechnology as well as providing a pathway into Research Higher Degree studies.

Program learning outcomes

On successful completion of the program students will have:

• In-depth knowledge and ability to undertake further study and research in Biotechnology.
• Ability to develop, construct and manage a research project in Biotechnology.
• Critically and independently reflect and analyze project results.
• Ability to communicate a convincing and reasoned scientific argument at a level and style appropriate to the audience and to report scientific findings in an oral and substantial written format.
• Ability to work on an advanced scientific activity both autonomously and collaboratively.
• Ethical awareness, professional practice and awareness of the relationship between Biotechnology and society.

Total units required

• 80 units

Honours

There are three classes of Honours: Class I, Class II and Class III. Class II will have two divisions, namely Division 1 and Division 2.