Bachelor of Medical Biotechnology (Honours) (Dean's Scholar)

Through technologies such as genetic engineering, biotechnology is shaping diverse aspects of medicine (treating cancer, vaccines, therapy and diagnosis of genetic diseases) and industry (bioremediation).UOW's Bachelor of Medical Biotechnology (Honours) (Dean’s Scholar) provides you with the tools and knowledge to work in both of these areas.You will complete a major in cellular and molecular biology, including genetics, immunology and bioinformatics.

You will also complete a major strand of chemistry and an optional strand in human anatomy and physiology.

The nature of subjects like genetic engineering means you will also complete studies in ethics and management.Students who are eligible for this degree fulfil all the same requirements as Bachelor of Medical Biotechnology (Honours) candidates, but are also eligible for additional benefits and challenges.All students are invited to participate in various enrichment activities throughout the program and, after the first year, to develop a close association with an appropriate member of one of the faculty's research teams.If you do not qualify for direct entry to the degree you can gain admission via the Bachelor of Science, subject to satisfactory performance in first year and approval of the Course Co-ordinator and the Head of Students.

To qualify for award of the degree, the Bachelor of Medical Biotechnology (Honours) (Dean's Scholar), a candidate must successfully complete at least 192 credit points, as outlined in the table below.

Please note:

• Students who have not completed HSC Mathematics at Band 4 or higher (or equivalent) are required to complete a mathematics subject (MATH151 or equivalent) normally in the first year.
• Students may only count 60 credit points of 100-level subjects towards the degree.
• Students must have a grade of Pass (not Pass Supplementary) or higher in 300-level core subjects.

Progression Requirements

To maintain a place in the Dean’s Scholar program, students are normally required to achieve a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of at least 75% in the 200 and 300 level subjects completed. The performance of each student will be reviewed initially by the Faculty after the completion of 72 credit points. Students not meeting the minimum progression requirements will be required to transfer into the Bachelor of Medical Biotechnology (Honours) or Bachelor of Science degree. Enrolment in BIOL292 (Special Biology Studies) requires students to have a WAM of at least 75% in the 100 and 200 level subjects completed.

Honours

Course Learning Outcomes are statements of learning achievement that are expressed in terms of what the learner is expected to know, understand and be able to do upon completion of a course. Students graduating from the Bachelor of Medical Biotechnology (Honours) (Dean's Scholar) will be able to:

CLO Description 1 Describe and appraise broad knowledge of the principles and concepts of cell and molecular biology associated with medical science. 2 Consolidate and synthesise advanced knowledge associated with one or more discipline areas in medical, cell or molecular biology. 3 Critique and evaluate advances in the broader discipline of biological sciences. 4 Demonstrate skills in reviewing, analysing, interpreting and synthesising data, methodologies and other information to independently generate solutions to complex problems.. 5 Exercise critical thinking and judgement in integrating new understanding into one or more disciplinary areas. 6 Communicate knowledge, ideas and independent research findings clearly and coherently through a range of mediums to a professional audience. 7 Demonstrate initiative and judgement to adapt knowledge and skills associated with medical, cell or molecular biology that can be applied in a professional context. 8 Independently plan and execute a research project associated with medical, cell or molecular biology. 9 Appreciate the role, relevance and ethical implications of science in society and demonstrate understanding of the requirements of professional responsibility and ethical conduct.