Bachelor of Biotechnology (Honours)
Fast facts
| Course type: | Honours |
| Course length (full-time equivalent): | 4 years |
| Tertiary Entrance Rank (TER):
| 70.00 |
| Location: | On campus |
Course overview
The Flinders Bachelor of Biotechnology (Honours) was one of the first biotechnology courses in Australia and is still one of the very best.
It combines science with an understanding of the legal, social and ethical issues of Biotechnology and has a strong focus on the business skills that are crucial to the commercialisation of biotechnology, including intellectual property, enterprise management and marketing.
You can undertake industry work placements in 2nd and 3rd years, providing you with first hand experience of potential career opportunities and the requirements of industry employers.
The course prepares students for work in a range of fields.
What will I study?
Refer to the program of study.
What is Biotechnology?
Biotechnology is essentially the use of living organisms - often minute micro-organisms - to create products or perform tasks for us. Those organisms may be as simple as yeast or as complex as cells, genes, bacteria or DNA.
Biotechnology is changing the world around us and is considered the growth technology of the 21st Century, with job opportunities to match. It is an exciting field of science, combining aspects of medicine and biology.
Why study Biotechnology (Hons) at Flinders?
- High achieving applicants can undertake an advanced entry program in which the degree can be completed in 3 years.
- We were one of the pioneers of Biotechnology teaching in Australia, first offering this course in 1991. Since then we have expanded our program to incorporate postgraduate options, including Masters degrees by coursework or research.
- In all of our teaching there is a commercial focus, including enterprise management and the socio-economic impact of biotechnology.
- We have strong links with industry nationally and internationally through joint projects and our research has led to the creation of a number of spin-off companies in recent years.
- The presence of the University-owned company Flinders Bioremediation on campus gives students direct access to an example of the interrelationship between business and science and the way laboratory-based science can be applied to environmental issues.
Combined degree options
| Combine with | Duration |
| Bachelor of Innovation and Enterprise (Science and Technology) | 5 years |
Refer to Biotechnology combined degrees for further information.
Career opportunities
What can I do with my Bachelor of Bachelor of Biotechnology (Honours) degree?
Study a language
Flinders also offers all students the opportunity to major in a language in conjunction with any undergraduate course. The Diploma in Language is designed to provide students with competence in a chosen language that adds greater portability to their qualifications. You will complete a total of 1 extra year of study and graduate with both your chosen degree and the Diploma in Language. You can apply for this at time of enrolment.
Entry requirements
Domestic students
| International students
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| Prerequisites: | None | Prerequisites: | None |
You can qualify for undergraduate courses through:
Flinders also offers a range of special access schemes. Refer to undergraduate study applications. | English language requirements | ||
Science and Maths bonus points
Science and Maths bonus points will be allocated to students studying selected Science and Mathematics subjects in Year 12 who apply for entry to a Science and Engineering degree at Flinders. For more information refer to Science and Maths bonus points
Applications
Domestic students | International students | ||
| SATAC code: | 214071 | CRICOS code: | 002634E |
| Mid-year entry:
| Yes | Mid-year entry:
| Yes |
| Apply through: | SATAC Uniweb | Apply through: | International Office |
Credit transfer
Refer to credit transfer for further information.
Annual fees
Place type | Domestic students | International students |
| Commonwealth supported - Student contribution amount
| $4,425 | N/A |
| Full fee paying | N/A | $19,300 |
Note: Domestic student fees are indicative only. Further information: How are these fees calculated?
Further study options
- Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma and Master of Biotechnology Studies
- Master of Biotechnology (Research)
- PhD (Research)
Publications
Domestic students | International students | ||
| Biotechnology (Honours) (PDF 850KB) | 2008-2009 Undergraduate International Prospectus (PDF 2MB) |
Contact
Faculty of Science and Engineering
Hotline: 1800 803 131 (local call cost)
Email: soak.up.science@flinders.edu.au
School of Biological Sciences
Course Coordinator: Dr Peter Anderson
Phone: +61 8 8201 5269
Email: peter.anderson@flinders.edu.au
General domestic students information
Web: Prospective students
Enquiries: Admissions/Prospective Students Office
Flinders University, GPO Box 2100, Adelaide SA 5001
Tel (08) 8201 3074 or 1300 657 671 (local call cost)
Fax (08) 8201 2580
Email: admissions@flinders.edu.au
General international students information
Web: International students
Enquiries: Ask Flinders
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