Bachelor of Molecular Biotechnology
Bachelor of Molecular Biotechnology
By 2031, the global biotechnology market is expected to be valued at US$53.7 billion – which means over the coming decade, skilled biotech professionals will be more in demand than ever. Students passionate about using science to transform human and environmental outcomes can take their place in this rapidly expanding…
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By 2031, the global biotechnology market is expected to be valued at US$53.7 billion – which means over the coming decade, skilled biotech professionals will be more in demand than ever. Students passionate about using science to transform human and environmental outcomes can take their place in this rapidly expanding field.
At its core, biotechnology is about manipulating the cellular and molecular processes of living organisms. With a unique hands-on learning style, UTS Bachelor of Molecular Biotechnology students work at the intersection of emerging technology and medical or environmental science to drive new innovations in human and planetary health.
Course features
Complete a series of common core subjects that underpin all undergraduate UTS Science degrees. Data, Design and Decisions and Scientific Perspectives for Global Issues are designed to equip students with a toolkit of technical and workplace skills, preparing them to thrive both at and after uni.
Choice of major:
Medical Biotechnology: Study the key scientific disciplines that underpin the medical biotech field – molecular biology, microbiology, pharmacology, human genetics, and immunology – with a major that’s all about the application of biotechnology to human health. Students explore specialist subjects in areas like medical devices and bioprocessing and get hands-on with the cutting-edge molecular tools and techniques that define the modern biotech industry. By the time students graduate, they have the practical skills and theoretical knowledge to shape the future of medical diagnosis and treatment.
Environmental Biotechnology: This major prepares students to harness biological technologies and methods to address pressing environmental issues, including pollution mitigation, environmental remediation, renewable energy generation, biosecurity, and biomass production. Through a combination of hard science and specialist environmental subjects, graduates emerge ready to contribute to products and processes that preserve and care for our planet.
Course aims
Learn from the leaders in biotechnology
Course content is shaped by research from the acclaimed UTS Climate Change Cluster (C3); the Australian Institute for Microbiology & Infection (AIMI); the School of Life Sciences; and the Deep Green Biotech Hub, a UTS-partnered collaboration that specialises in algal biotechnology and innovation. As well as studying industry-aligned curriculum, students gain access to guest lectures, mentoring and more through UTS’s extensive industry connections. Elsewhere, the faculty’s rapidly expanding professional experience program can connect students with internships in UTS laboratories and in leading medical science organisations in Sydney and beyond.
Careers
Biotechnology is a global field – and Australia is one of the world’s leading locations for biotech companies. Whether graduates want to work overseas or pursue local opportunities, the UTS Bachelor of Molecular Biotechnology can supercharge their career prospects.
Career options depend on the choice of major:
Medical biotechnology: Graduates can develop and deploy new vaccines, diagnostics and medicines for pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, hospitals, pathology and biomedical firms, universities, and research institutes. Or, design, develop and oversee policy for government and regulatory bodies like the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA).
Environmental biotechnology: Graduates can work in various roles, such as research associate, consultant, field scientist, microbiologist, conservation officer, environment officer or biotechnologist across a wide range of industries, including government or biosecurity agencies. Or, graduates can design, develop and oversee policy for government and regulatory bodies.
REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must have completed an Australian Year 12 qualification, Australian Qualifications Framework Diploma, or equivalent Australian or overseas qualification at the required level.
The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: Academic IELTS: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL: paper based: 550-583 overall with TWE of 4.5, internet based: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21; or AE5: Pass; or PTE: 58-64; or CAE: 176-184.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
The University of Sydney, located in Sydney, Australia, is a world-renowned institution that is ranked in the top 20 universities in the world (QS World University Rankings, 2024). Students come from all over the globe to study at undergraduate and postgraduate level. Students have the choice of selecting from Australia’s widest range of programmes and disciplines. Offering over 400 study areas to select from, the university has two subjects that are ranked in the top ten in the world, with an additional 30 disciplines ranked amongst the top 50 in the world (QS 2023 Subject Rankings). Career opportunities for students are enhanced through internships and work experience, as well as the option of studying abroad for part of their degree through one of the university’s overseas programmes.
