Bachelor of Biotechnology
This degree is part of the Year 12 Subject Spotlight Early Offer Program
Indicative annual fees are based on a full year full time load (80 units). Find out more about fees
Admission to our undergraduate degree programs usually requires successful completion of a senior secondary school qualification similar to the Higher School Certificate (HSC), the highest educational award in New South Wales schools.
Honours Degree
With increasing competition in all sectors of scientific employment, students who graduate with an Honours degree in biotechnology have a distinct advantage. It is often considered by employers as an added skill and has been used by previous graduates to pursue higher positions and salaries. As part of this degree you will develop and carry out research on a topic of interest, potentially leading to further academic study such as a research degree.
As an Honours graduate, you will have excellent knowledge of modern biotechnology, including molecular biology, and gain experience in:
- research methods
- data analysis
- instrumentation and information technology
- microbiology
You will also have worked in a biotechnology environment.
UON is a leader in research, with Research Centres in Reproductive Science and Crop Improvement. You will have the opportunity to be involved with research at the forefront of your field.
Offered through the Faculty of Science, the Bachelor of Biotechnology (Honours) prepares you for careers in biotechnology as well as providing a pathway into research degree studies.
As a graduate of the Biotechnology Honours degree, you may work in:
- biomedical research
- pathology laboratories
- biotechnology industries
- bioanalytical laboratories in government and industry
- reproductive biology industries
- a range of veterinary and agricultural support industries
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