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Bachelor of Biotechnology (Honours) enrolment guide

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Welcome to the Bachelor of Biotechnology (Honours) program. This is where science and technology come together to address real-world challenges. As you begin this journey, you'll gain the skills and knowledge to make a meaningful impact in health, the environment, and beyond. We're excited to have you with us!

How your degree works
UNSW

Your Science degree program is made up of several components, including:

Science Major

The program core provides crucial opportunities for professional development and engagement with industry.

Approved electives

Level 2 and 3 electives in this program:

  • Please refer to the Handbook for the allowable Level 2 and 3 electives. You may take the following courses at Level 2 or 3:
    • Biotechnology & Biomolecular Science courses
    • Bioinformatics courses
    • Chemistry courses
    • Pharmacology Courses
    • Science courses
    • Medical Science coursesScience Major
General Electives

At UNSW, if you're in a single program, you need to take at least 12 UoC outside your faculty to broaden your education. Some courses from other faculties don't count as GEs for science students. These are courses starting with COMP, FOOD, NEUR, PATH, PHAR, SOMS, OPTM, VISN. 

Free Electives

These are courses that you can choose to take from any subject area, giving you the opportunity to explore topics outside of your Science major.

Discipline Component

Students must complete 192 UOC of the following to satisfy the core requirements of this degree:

  • 84 UOC of core courses for the program
  • 36 UOC of approved electives for Level 2 or 3
  • 12 UOC Free Electives
  • 12 UOC General Education
  • 48 UOC Honours year
Program Overview

Understanding Your Program
Program Overview

The Biotechnology program explores the innovative application of biological processes, living cells, and macromolecules like DNA and proteins to solve real-world challenges. Students gain a strong foundation in molecular genetics, recombinant DNA technology, microbiology and genome sequencing, covering diverse applications in medicine, food, material science and agriculture. Students will also gain skills in commercialisation and industry application, to prepare them for impactful careers in a rapidly advancing field.
Your first year

In the first year, students will build a strong foundation in biology, chemistry, and mathematics, gaining essential knowledge and skills to support their future studies in biotechnology. Through a mix of lectures, labs, and hands-on activities, they will explore the fundamental concepts of each discipline while discovering how these areas interconnect and apply to real-world problems. This introductory year provides a broad understanding of the scientific principles that underpin biotechnology, preparing students for more specialized and advanced topics in later years.

Orientation Content

Getting Started With Your Program
  • Join the BABSCOC society
  • Attend BABS Biotechnology Program welcome event
  • Familiarise yourself with the student services
  • Select units for your first term
  • Buy a lab coat
  • Find out where your classes are located

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