Develop technologies that improve our communities and the health of our planet
The products of biotechnology are all around us in all aspects of our everyday lives. With the recent development of the Covid-19 vaccines, biotechnology has reached new prominence. As a biotechnologist you can be right at the forefront of scientific development and the next big discovery.
Harness the natural biochemical and genetic processes of living organisms to benefit the modern world. Biotechnology applies to aspects of genetic engineering, pharmaceuticals, plant and animal agriculture, conservation, food production, renewable fuel development and waste management. The diversity of jobs available in the biotechnology industry continues to increase.
Course overview
Your study will have a strong focus on biology ? both basic and applied with some chemistry and mathematics ? and you will have a chance to enrol in elective courses from a range of areas depending on your interests and career ambitions. You'll study:
biochemistry
biotechnology finance and commercialisation
cell and molecular biology
DNA technology
laboratory skills in biological systems
reproductive science and physiology
statistics for the sciences
Career opportunities
Biotechnology is a broad industry with a large array of career options after graduation. Some of these jobs will depend on the amount and level of study, level of experience, the combination of other majors and electives studied.
Professional outcomes:
Biochemist
Food Scientist
Forensic Biologist
National Park Ranger
Pharmaceutical Scientist
Reproductive Medicine/IVF Specialist