Bachelor of Biotechnology for 2013

At a glance

Major study areas  
2013 Handbook entry 

Career opportunities

The program opens up a wide range of career opportunities associated with biotechnology including intellectual property, regulatory affairs, government policy development, health and education, research and development 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, 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.

Professional recognitions

Australian

Certified chemist status with the Royal Australian Chemical Institute (for students who complete an approved program in chemistry).

Why study Bachelor of Biotechnology?

The Bachelor of Biotechnology is a four-year interdisciplinary program straddling science, medicine and engineering, with a strong industry focus that includes training in the commercial, regulatory and ethical aspects of biotechnology. Whether you are interested in working at the bench or leading in management, you'll find opportunities in development, research and innovation.

Available only at our Clayton campus, and developed in consultation with industry leaders, the program offers you the opportunity to specialise in one of four areas of biotechnology - medical biotechnology, chemical biotechnology, pharmacological chemistry or biological engineering (where you can study either biomolecular processing or materials and nanotechnology).

You'll study a common first year selection of subjects allowing you to experience biotechnology from many different aspects - so you can discover where your interests and strengths lie before choosing your specialist area.

And, if you decide to take the honours year pathway, you'll deepen your understanding and knowledge with a research project in a cutting edge lab with access to world class facilities and specialist training in the commercialisation of science, medicine and engineering.

Entry requirements

Clearly in ATAR score (2013):

  • 82.50 (Clayton)

View entry requirements and applications for domestic students

Duration

4 years full-time
8 years part-time

Fees for 2013

Fees are subject to change annually.

Commonwealth supported place (CSP)
Average annual student contribution
$ 8,250 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 (March)

Attendances

  • On-campus at Clayton: full-time, part-time

Faculty

Faculty of Science

Course code: 3527

CRICOS code: 067946G

Find out more

Enquire now   Apply now   Entry requirements   Email:sci-enquiries@monash.edu
Telephone: + 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 2013

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
$ 31,000 AUD

From 1 January 2012 all students pay a Student Services and Amenities fee each calendar year.

Intakes

First Semester (March)

Attendances

  • On-campus at Clayton: full-time

Faculty

Faculty of Science

Course code: 3527

CRICOS code: 067946G

Find out more

Enquire now   Apply now   Entry requirements  

International Student Enquiries

Telephone: +61 3 9903 4788
Email: study@monash.edu

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 and one of 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
2013 ATAR clearly in for CSP 82.50

Applications

Semester one (March)

Applications for on campus studies should be made online through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre.

Semester two (July)

Applications for this course are made directly to the Faculty. Contact information can be found by visiting the Monash faculties website

Admissions information for international students

Entry requirements

International entry requirements

2013 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 and one of 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 score less than 6.0

University entrance requirements

Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.

Entry scores

2013 international qualification entry requirements and scores for this course are available from the Undergraduate Qualifications Database.

Qualification Clayton
A Level GCE (Click on the Undergraduate Qualifications Database link above for details on how the A-Level score is calculated.) 9

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)

Queries in regard to applications for this course should be directed to International Recruitment Services.

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