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Bachelor of Biotechnology

Bachelor of Biotechnology

Develop technologies that improve our communities and the health of our planet The products of biotechnology are all around us in all aspects of our everyday lives. With the recent development of the Covid-19 vaccines, biotechnology has reached new prominence. As a biotechnologist you can be right at the forefront…

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Applied And Pure Sciences, Biology, Biotechnology
University of Newcastle

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Develop technologies that improve our communities and the health of our planet

The products of biotechnology are all around us in all aspects of our everyday lives. With the recent development of the Covid-19 vaccines, biotechnology has reached new prominence. As a biotechnologist you can be right at the forefront of scientific development and the next big discovery.

Harness the natural biochemical and genetic processes of living organisms to benefit the modern world. Biotechnology applies to aspects of genetic engineering, pharmaceuticals, plant and animal agriculture, conservation, food production, renewable fuel development and waste management. The diversity of jobs available in the biotechnology industry continues to increase.

Course overview

Your study will have a strong focus on biology both basic and applied with some chemistry and mathematics and you will have a chance to enrol in elective courses from a range of areas depending on your interests and career ambitions. You’ll study:

biochemistry

biotechnology finance and commercialisation

cell and molecular biology

DNA technology

laboratory skills in biological systems

reproductive science and physiology

statistics for the sciences

Career opportunities

Biotechnology is a broad industry with a large array of career options after graduation. Some of these jobs will depend on the amount and level of study, level of experience, the combination of other majors and electives studied.

Professional outcomes:

Biochemist

Food Scientist

Forensic Biologist

National Park Ranger

Pharmaceutical Scientist

Reproductive Medicine/IVF Specialist

EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION

University of Newcastle

The University of Newcastle, Australia is a world-class university. Excellence in teaching, research, and the student experience are our focus.

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University of Newcastle

The University of Newcastle is one of the world’s top 200 universities1, known for making a global impact and top 5 in the world for partnering for a more sustainable future2. 

We embrace technology and best practice to deliver the best possible student experience. Our mission is to help students become life-ready graduates. We do this through practical learning, innovative styles of teaching, internationally recognised study programs and world-class research. 

We are number one in Australia for industry collaboration3, our partnerships help our more than 39,000 students4 to be more employable and start on higher salaries than the Australian average5. 

1 QS World University Rankings 2023
2 Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2022  
3 Innovation Connections IC Report 2014 - 2020 
4 The University of Newcastle Data Warehouse 2021 
5 QILT Graduates Outcomes Survey 2018 - 2020 
 

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