C10169v5 Bachelor of Biotechnology Bachelor of Business
University of Technology Sydney
About
The Bachelor of Biotechnology Bachelor of Business is designed to produce graduates who are prepared for scientific practice in the biotechnology industry or who are equipped for entry into business and management in science-based businesses or institutions.Students study the biological processes of living organisms and learn the skills required to manipulate processes in the development of new pharmaceuticals, vaccines, food or organic substances.
This combined degree allows students to choose between a career in business or biotechnological science.
Structure
The course comprises a total of 192 credit points, made up of 96 credit points of biotechnology subjects and 96 credit points of business subjects.
Graduation from the biotechnology component of the combined degree is not possible prior to completion of all components of the combined degree. Students wishing to graduate with a Bachelor of Biotechnology prior to completion of the business component of the combined degree must apply for transfer to the Bachelor of Biotechnology (C10172) single degree program where they must complete all requirements for the stand-alone single degree.
Similarly, if a student wishes to graduate from the business component of the combined degree prior to completion of the science component they must apply for transfer to the Bachelor of Business (C10026) single degree program where they must complete all requirements for the stand-alone single degree.
Course completion requirements
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| CBK90169 Major choice (Business) | 48cp |
| STM90273 Core subjects (Business) | 48cp |
| STM91192 Core subjects (Biotechnology) | 30cp |
| CBK91236 Major choice (Biotechnology) | 66cp |
| Total | 192cp |
Course program
The program shown is for a full-time student completing the Human Resource Management and Medical Biotechnology majors.
Human Resource Management major and Medical Biotechnology major, Autumn commencing, full time
Year 1
Autumn session
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| 22107 Accounting for Business Decisions A | 6cp |
| 26100 Integrating Business Perspectives | 6cp |
| 60001 Principles of Scientific Practice | 6cp |
| 65111 Chemistry 1 | 6cp |
Spring session
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| 21129 Managing People and Organisations | 6cp |
| 24108 Marketing Foundations | 6cp |
| 91400 Human Anatomy and Physiology | 6cp |
| 65212 Chemistry 2 | 6cp |
Year 2
Autumn session
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| 23115 Economics for Business | 6cp |
| 26134 Business Statistics | 6cp |
| 91161 Cell Biology and Genetics | 6cp |
| 33116 Statistical Design and Analysis | 6cp |
Spring session
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| 25300 Fundamentals of Business Finance | 6cp |
| 91132 Molecular Biology 1 | 6cp |
| 91401 Immunology 1 | 6cp |
| 22207 Accounting for Business Decisions B | 6cp |
Year 3
Autumn session
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| 21555 Introduction to Human Resource Management | 6cp |
| 21510 Introduction to Strategy | 6cp |
| 68041 Physical Aspects of Nature | 6cp |
| 91314 General Microbiology | 6cp |
Spring session
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| 21440 Management Skills | 6cp |
| 91705 Medical Devices and Diagnostics | 6cp |
| 91180 Immunology and Human Health | 6cp |
| 21036 Managing Strategic Performance | 6cp |
Year 4
Autumn session
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| 21512 Understanding Organisations: Theory and Practice | 6cp |
| 21037 Managing Employee Relations | 6cp |
| 91142 Biotechnology | 6cp |
| 91320 Metabolic Biochemistry | 6cp |
Spring session
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| 21407 Strategic Human Resource Management | 6cp |
| 91368 Bioreactors and Bioprocessing | 6cp |
| 91817 Medical Biotechnology | 6cp |
| 21505 Human Resource Management (Capstone) | 6cp |
Entry requirements
Applicants must have completed an Australian Year 12 qualification, Australian Qualifications Framework Diploma, or equivalent Australian or overseas qualification at the required level.
The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: Academic IELTS: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL: paper based: 550-583 overall with TWE of 4.5, internet based: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21; or AE5: Pass; or PTE: 58-64; or CAE: 176-184.
Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.
International students
Visa requirement: To obtain a student visa to study in Australia, international students must enrol full time and on campus. Australian student visa regulations also require international students studying on student visas to complete the course within the standard full-time duration. Students can extend their courses only in exceptional circumstances.
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