Bachelor of Biotechnology (Honours) (1) Schedule

Document Number000001
Date Last Amended2 September 2005


This schedule will be under review in 2013.

For more information please refer to the Bachelor Honours Policy [000990] or contact policy@newcastle.edu.au

 

1.      Admission to Candidature

1.1.     In order to be admitted to candidature for the degree an applicant shall:

  1. have completed the requirements for admission to the degree of Bachelor of Science (Biotechnology) of the University or to any other relevant degree at a standard approved for this purpose by the Pro Vice-Chancellor on the recommendation of the Head of the School of Environmental and Life Sciences; and
  2. have completed any additional work prescribed in accordance with the policy determined by the Pro Vice-Chancellor on the recommendation of the Head of the School of Environmental and Life Sciences.

2.      Qualification for Admission to the Degree

To qualify for admission to the degree a candidate shall pass a program of study approved by the Academic Senate totalling 80 units at the 4000 level.

3.      Classes of Honours

There shall be three classes of honours: Class I, Class II and Class III. Class II shall have two divisions, namely Division 1 and Division 2.

4.      Time Requirements

Except with the permission of the Pro Vice-Chancellor, a candidate shall complete the program in not more than two years of study.

 

NOTE 1:  The title of Bachelor of Science (Biotechnology) (Honours) was changed to Bachelor of Biotechnology (Honours) with effect from Semester 1 2006. (Council C05:161 2 September 2005). 

Date Last Amended2 September 2005
Date for Review30 October 2013
Amendment History

Notification added that this schedule is under review in 2013, Governance and Policy, 30 October 2012.

Title changed to reflect decision of Council (C05:161) to amend the title of this schedule (approved 2 September 2005), 30 October 2012.

The title of Bachelor of Science (Biotechnology) (Honours) was changed to Bachelor of Biotechnology (Honours) with effect from Semester 1 2006. (Council C05:161 2 September 2005).