What is the
future of
biology?
BACHELOR OF BIOTECHNOLOGY
FACT SHEET
Program duration 3 years full-time
Preparation in year 12
Course prerequisites Year 12 Chemistry
or equivalent; a chemistry bridging course
is available
This program includes first year chemistry
and requires a passing grade in chemistry
to the level of a major in the ACT or NSW
HSC Chemistry, or equivalent. A bridging
course is offered at the beginning of
February; for more information, please visit
chemistry.anu.edu.au/student/bridging.
Admission requirement The ATAR score
for entry to this program in 2014 was 80
Biotechnology is a broad area that
encompasses the applications of new
technologies to food and medicine
production, and environmental problems.
This program provides solid grounding in
the sciences that underpin biotechnology
and specialisation opportunities in areas
such as chemical, agricultural and
medical biotechnology. Both practical
and theoretical skills are learnt in most
courses, opening up career opportunities
in research, industry and applied health
sciences.
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CSIRO
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Department of Health and Ageing
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Department of Agriculture, Fisheries
and Forestry
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Educational institutions
Honours in Biotechnology
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Hospitals
Students who meet the requirements
may be admitted to the Bachelor of
Biotechnology Honours program. This
full-time, 10-month program consists of
a research project, in which the student
writes a short thesis, along with other
written work, participates in seminars,
meetings and workshops.
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Pharmaceutical companies
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Office of Gene Technology Regulation
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Therapeutic Goods Administration
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University research laboratories
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IP (Intellectual Property) Australia
The Honours program enhances
employment opportunities, provides a
pathway to graduate studies and gives
students the opportunity to experience
biology research first-hand.
Career opportunities
ANU College of
Medicine, Biology
& Environment
Bachelor of Biotechnology students
may have the opportunity to work in
organisations such as:
Students with qualifications in the theory
and application of modern biotechnologies
are highly sought after by employers
in chemical, plant and agricultural, and
medical biotechnology.
As high quality scientists are in demand,
many graduates proceed to further studies
in order to retain a competitive edge in their
chosen field.
Contact
For more detailed information on any of our
programs, or to speak to one of our friendly
team, please contact us at
W cmbe-cpms.anu.edu.au/study
T +61 2 6125 2809
E [email protected]