Bachelor of Biotechnology for 2012
Entry requirements
Indicative ATAR score (2012):
- 85.25 (Clayton)
View entry requirements and applications for domestic students
Duration
4 years full-time
8 years part-time
Fees for 2012
Fees are subject to change annually.
Commonwealth supported place (CSP)
Average annual student contribution
$ 5,000 AUD
Note: see information on how average fee is calculated.
From 1 January 2012 all students pay a Student Services and Amenities fee each calendar year.
Intakes
First Semester (February)
Attendances
- On-campus at Clayton: full-time, part-time
Faculty
Course code: 3527
CRICOS code:067946G
Find out more
Email:sci-enquiries@monash.eduTelephone: + 61 3 9905 4604
Mailing address:
Faculty of Science
Monash University
Victoria 3800 Australia
Entry requirements
View entry requirements and applications for international students
Duration
4 years full-time
Fees for 2012
Fees are subject to change annually.
International fee per 48 credit points
48 credit points represents a standard full-time course load for a year
$ 29,650 AUD
From 1 January 2012 all students pay a Student Services and Amenities fee each calendar year.
Intakes
First Semester (February)
Attendances
- On-campus at Clayton: full-time
Faculty
Course code: 3527
CRICOS code:067946G
Find out more
International Student Enquiries
Telephone: +61 3 9903 4788
Email: study@monash.edu
Why study Bachelor of Biotechnology?
The Bachelor of Biotechnology is a four year program offered by three faculties - Science; Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences; and Engineering and has been designed to meet industry needs for graduates with specific training in biotechnology. Graduates will have specific training in a discipline relevant to biotechnology and will also learn about the commercial, regulatory and ethical aspects of biotechnology. Developed after consultation with leaders of the biotechnology industry it offers the opportunity to specialise in one of five areas of biotechnology including: biomolecular processing, chemical biotechnology, medical biotechnology, materials and nanotechnology and pharmacological chemistry. The specialist stream is chosen after completing a common first year. This allows students to find our where their strengths and interests lie before committing to specialization. At the end of third year, students choose either a pass degree or an honours degree, both of which take four years. Students who have fulfilled the necessary criteria may choose to do an honours degree and will complete a research project. Alternatively, if undertaking the pass degree, students have the advantage of broadening and deepening their studies by completing further studies.
Course details
Career opportunities
Graduates will have a competitive edge when seeking employment in the biotechnology industry because of their industry-specific knowledge and advanced skills in independent analysis and research in their area of specialisation.
The program opens up a wide range of career opportunities associated with biotechnology including intellectual property, regulatory affairs, government policy development, health and education, or business analysis.
Possible career outcomes include biomedical chemist, biotechnologist, biotechnology commercialisation and business development officer, drug development chemist, environmental toxicologist, environmental/water chemist, forensic scientist, genetic engineer (plant and animal breeding programs), government advisor/policy development manager, medical geneticist, medical researcher, molecular geneticist, molecular biochemist, patent officer, pharmaceutical research and development scientist, pharmaceutical chemist, political/governmental advisor, process biotechnologist, research and development scientist, risk management consultant, science communicator/journalist, quality control and assurance manager (biotechnology industry), waste and resources management consultant, and water quality and management consultant.
Admissions information for domestic students
Entry requirements
Minimum entrance requirements
Australian Year 12 equivalent
Minimum entrance requirements for non-school-leavers
TAFE Diploma graduates
To be considered, applicants who have completed VCE or its equivalent and who are applying with a science-based diploma will require a minimum average result of at least 70%
Applicants who have not completed VCE but have completed a science-based diploma will require a minimum average results of at least 80%
TAFE Certificate IV graduates
Science-based certificate IV level studies will be considered where the applicant has average results of 80% or above. For applicants who have also completed VCE, both qualifications will be considered. No credit is granted for these studies.
University
Two single units satisfy minimum entry requirements, but more units may be useful for selection, especially in science areas. Applicants should have at least a 70% average in their studies.
Studies must have been completed within a five years of intended commencement.
VCE prerequisites
Units 3 and 4, a study score of at least 25 in chemistry, mathematical methods (CAS) or specialist mathematics and a study score of at least 30 in English (ESL) or 25 in any other English.
International Baccalaureate subject prerequisites
- A score of at least 4 in English SL or 3 in English HL or 5 in English B SL or 4 in English B HL, and
- A score of at least 4 in chemistry SL or 3 in chemistry HL, and
- A score of at least 4 in mathematics SL or 3 in mathematics HL or 4 in further mathematics SL.
University entrance requirements
Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.
Entry scores
| Qualification | Clayton |
|---|---|
| 2012 ATAR clearly in for CSP | 85.25 |
Applications
Semester one (March)
Applications for on campus studies should be made online through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre.
Semester two (July)
This course is not available for Second Semester (July) entry.
Admissions information for international students
Entry requirements
International entry requirements
2012 international qualification entry requirements and scores for this course are available from the Undergraduate Qualifications Database.
Australian Year 12 equivalent
Minimum entrance requirements for non-school-leavers
TAFE Diploma graduates
To be considered, applicants who have completed VCE or its equivalent and who are applying with a science-based diploma will require a minimum average result of at least 70%
Applicants who have not completed VCE but have completed a science-based diploma will require a minimum average results of at least 80%
TAFE Certificate IV graduates
Science-based certificate IV level studies will be considered where the applicant has average results of 80% or above. For applicants who have also completed VCE, both qualifications will be considered. No credit is granted for these studies.
University
Two single units satisfy minimum entry requirements, but more units may be useful for selection, especially in science areas. Applicants should have at least a 70% average in their studies.
Studies must have been completed within a five years of intended commencement.
VCE prerequisites
Units 3 and 4, a study score of at least 25 in chemistry, mathematical methods (CAS) or specialist mathematics and a study score of at least 30 in English (ESL) or 25 in any other English.
International subject prerequisites
Yr 12 or equivalent
International Baccalaureate subject prerequisites
- A score of at least 4 in English SL or 3 in English HL or 5 in English B SL or 4 in English B HL, and
- A score of at least 4 in chemistry SL or 3 in chemistry HL, and
- A score of at least 4 in mathematics SL or 3 in mathematics HL or 4 in further mathematics SL.
English requirements for international students
IELTS 6.5 with no individual band scour less than 6.0
University entrance requirements
Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.
Entry scores
2012 international qualification entry requirements and scores for this course are available from the Undergraduate Qualifications Database.
| Qualification | Clayton |
|---|---|
| International Baccalaureate | 30 |
Applications
Semester one (March)
Current VCE or IB students studying in Victoria should apply online through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre
Applications are made directly to the University and can be made online via International Recruitment Services.
Semester two (July)
This course currently doesn't have places available for mid-year entry.
Enrolment obligation
International students enrolling in a CRICOS-registered course can study no more than 25% of their course by distance and/or online learning. Students cannot enrol exclusively in distance and/or online learning study in any compulsory study period. See standard 9.4 of The National Code 2007.
Major study areas
All students undertake a common first year and then select one of five specialist streams in their second year. The common first year lets students explore where their interests and aptitudes lie, allowing an informed choice at a more advanced level in their studies.
The five specialist streams are:
Biomolecular processing (Industrial biotechnology)
Chemical biotechnology
Medical biotechnology
Materials and nanotechnology
Pharmacological chemistry (Drug development)
At the end of third year, students either undertake a pass degree involving further studies to broaden and deepen their knowledge or complete an honours program, which requires them to complete a research project involving a thesis and a group activity with other biotechnology students in the industry or community.
For more information about the Biotechnology ares of study please refer to the Handbook
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