Bachelor of Science (Biotechnology)

Graduates of this program will be ready to move straight into the burgeoning field of biotechnology, equipped with skills in genetic engineering, industrial microbiology, bioinformatics, and regulartory, ethical and legal issues in biotechnology.

Students are able to specialise in microbiology or molecular biology depending on their intended career.The program provides a combination of basic and advanced knowledge and extensive 'hands-on' techniques taught in laboratory practicals.

A capstone experience is provided in ONPS2335 Professional Scientist and ONPS2186 Science Project where knowledge and skills come together to develop and implement, sometimes in a group, a research proposal and / or a research project.Graduates will find employment in scientific and research organisations, private industry (manufacturing and consulting) and the teaching profession.This program is taught face to face at the RMIT city campus and in Bundoora.

Year One of Program

Complete the following Eight (8) Courses:

AND

Year Two of Program

Complete the following Seven (7) Courses:

Select and Complete One (1) Course from any:

AND

Year Three of Program

Complete the following Three (3) Courses:

Select and Complete One (1) Course from any:

Complete the following Four (4) Courses for a Molecular Biology Major:

Complete the following Four (4) Courses for a Microbiology Major:

Program entry requirements

Successful completion of an Australian Year 12 senior secondary certificate of education or equivalent.

For information on international qualifications and corresponding entry requirements that are equivalent to Australian academic entry requirements, see the http://www.rmit.edu.au/study-with-us/international-students/apply-to-rmit-international-students/entry-requirements/country-equivalency.

Prerequisites

Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) prerequisite units 3 and 4 and a study score of at least 20 in any Mathematics, and a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in any other English.

English language requirements

A minimum IELTS (Academic module) overall score of 6.5, with no band below 6.0; or equivalent.

For equivalents to English entry requirements, see http://www.rmit.edu.au/study-with-us/international-students/apply-to-rmit-international-students/entry-requirements/english-requirements/recognised-qualifications .

On graduating from the BSc (Biotechnology) program, you will have achieved the following Program Learning Outcomes.

1 Understanding science

1.1. You will demonstrate a coherent understanding of biological sciences by articulating the methods of science and explaining why current biological knowledge is both contestable and testable through further inquiry.

1.2. You will demonstrate a coherent understanding of biological sciences by explaining the role and relevance of biological sciences in society.

2 Scientific knowledge

2.1. You will exhibit depth and breadth of knowledge by demonstrating a well-developed understanding of biological sciences.

2.2. You will exhibit depth and breadth of knowledge by demonstrating that biotechnology has interdisciplinary connections with other sciences.

3 Inquiry and problem solving

3.1. You will be able to critically analyse and solve problems in biotechnology by gathering, synthesizing and critically evaluating information from a range of sources.

3.2. You will be able to critically analyse and solve problems in biotechnology by designing and planning an investigation, including developing a testable hypothesis.

3.3. You will be able to critically analyse and solve problems in biotechnology by selecting and applying practical and/or theoretical techniques with technical competence in conducting field, laboratory-based, or virtual experiments.

3.4. You will be able to critically analyse and solve problems in biotechnology by collecting, accurately recording, interpreting, and drawing conclusions from scientific data.

4 Communication

4.1. You will be an effective communicator of biological sciences by effectively communicating scientific results, information, or arguments using a range of modes (oral, written, visual) for a variety of purposes and audiences.

5 Personal and professional responsibility

5.1. You will be accountable for individual learning and scientific work in biotechnology by being an independent and self-directed learner.

5.2. You will be accountable for individual learning and scientific work by working effectively, responsibly, ethically, and safely in an individual or team context.

5.3. You will be accountable for individual learning and scientific work by demonstrating knowledge of the regulatory frameworks and ethical principles relevant to biotechnology.