Bachelor of Molecular Biotechnology 36 months Undergraduate Programme By University of Technology Sydney |TopUniversities
Subject Ranking

# 301-350QS Subject Rankings

Programme Duration

36 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

48,290 AUDTuition Fee/year

Main Subject Area

Biological SciencesMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Biological Sciences

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

This course is designed for students eager to enter the growing biotechnology sector, aiming to address human and environmental challenges through science. Choose this programme to become part of a dynamic field with a projected market value of US$53.7 billion by 2031, ensuring high demand for skilled professionals.



UTS stands out for its practical approach to learning, blending technology with science to foster innovations in health and environmental care. You'll join a faculty renowned for impactful STEM education and research, preparing you to transform the scientific landscape.



The course offers a distinctive hands-on experience. You'll engage with core subjects that provide a foundation in scientific principles and workplace competencies. Specialise in Medical Biotechnology to focus on human health applications, or choose Environmental Biotechnology to tackle ecological issues. The flexibility of free electives allows you to personalise your studies, including options for international exchanges and internships.



You'll gain a comprehensive skill set, from mastering molecular techniques to understanding biobusiness and commercialisation. The curriculum is informed by leading research institutes and offers industry connections, guest lectures, and potential internships in top medical science organisations.



Learning occurs in state-of-the-art facilities like the Hive Superlab and UTS Science Superlab, which promote collaborative and technology-integrated education. You'll also visit the UTS Biologics Innovation Facility, experiencing biotechnology in a real-world context.



Course features



  • Complete a series of common core subjects that underpin all undergraduate UTS Science degrees. Data, Design and Decisions and Scientific Perspectives for Global Issues are designed to equip students with a toolkit of technical and workplace skills, preparing them to thrive both at and after uni.
  • Choice of major:
    • Medical Biotechnology : Study the key scientific disciplines that underpin the medical biotech field – molecular biology, microbiology, pharmacology, human genetics, and immunology – with a major that’s all about the application of biotechnology to human health. Students explore specialist subjects in areas like medical devices and bioprocessing and get hands-on with the cutting-edge molecular tools and techniques that define the modern biotech industry. By the time students graduate, they have the practical skills and theoretical knowledge to shape the future of medical diagnosis and treatment.
    • Environmental Biotechnology : This major prepares students to harness biological technologies and methods to address pressing environmental issues, including pollution mitigation, environmental remediation, renewable energy generation, biosecurity, and biomass production. Through a combination of hard science and specialist environmental subjects, graduates emerge ready to contribute to products and processes that preserve and care for our planet.
  • Free electives: Students can customise the degree to suit their personal or career aspirations. Enrol in an international exchange, pursue a professional internship, or tailor the degree with a choice of subjects from any UTS faculty.
  • Cross-disciplinary expertise: UTS Science curriculum goes beyond scientific and technical skills development. With subjects in biobusiness and intellectual property commercialisation, students also explore the commercial and ethical impacts of biotechnology in the world beyond the lab.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Biological Sciences

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

This course is designed for students eager to enter the growing biotechnology sector, aiming to address human and environmental challenges through science. Choose this programme to become part of a dynamic field with a projected market value of US$53.7 billion by 2031, ensuring high demand for skilled professionals.



UTS stands out for its practical approach to learning, blending technology with science to foster innovations in health and environmental care. You'll join a faculty renowned for impactful STEM education and research, preparing you to transform the scientific landscape.



The course offers a distinctive hands-on experience. You'll engage with core subjects that provide a foundation in scientific principles and workplace competencies. Specialise in Medical Biotechnology to focus on human health applications, or choose Environmental Biotechnology to tackle ecological issues. The flexibility of free electives allows you to personalise your studies, including options for international exchanges and internships.



You'll gain a comprehensive skill set, from mastering molecular techniques to understanding biobusiness and commercialisation. The curriculum is informed by leading research institutes and offers industry connections, guest lectures, and potential internships in top medical science organisations.



Learning occurs in state-of-the-art facilities like the Hive Superlab and UTS Science Superlab, which promote collaborative and technology-integrated education. You'll also visit the UTS Biologics Innovation Facility, experiencing biotechnology in a real-world context.



Course features



  • Complete a series of common core subjects that underpin all undergraduate UTS Science degrees. Data, Design and Decisions and Scientific Perspectives for Global Issues are designed to equip students with a toolkit of technical and workplace skills, preparing them to thrive both at and after uni.
  • Choice of major:
    • Medical Biotechnology : Study the key scientific disciplines that underpin the medical biotech field – molecular biology, microbiology, pharmacology, human genetics, and immunology – with a major that’s all about the application of biotechnology to human health. Students explore specialist subjects in areas like medical devices and bioprocessing and get hands-on with the cutting-edge molecular tools and techniques that define the modern biotech industry. By the time students graduate, they have the practical skills and theoretical knowledge to shape the future of medical diagnosis and treatment.
    • Environmental Biotechnology : This major prepares students to harness biological technologies and methods to address pressing environmental issues, including pollution mitigation, environmental remediation, renewable energy generation, biosecurity, and biomass production. Through a combination of hard science and specialist environmental subjects, graduates emerge ready to contribute to products and processes that preserve and care for our planet.
  • Free electives: Students can customise the degree to suit their personal or career aspirations. Enrol in an international exchange, pursue a professional internship, or tailor the degree with a choice of subjects from any UTS faculty.
  • Cross-disciplinary expertise: UTS Science curriculum goes beyond scientific and technical skills development. With subjects in biobusiness and intellectual property commercialisation, students also explore the commercial and ethical impacts of biotechnology in the world beyond the lab.

Admission Requirements

6.5+
58+
79+
85+
176+

Applicants must have completed an Australian Year 12 qualification, Australian Qualifications Framework Diploma, or equivalent Australian or overseas qualification at the required level.



Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.

3 Years
Feb
Jul

Domestic
9,314 AUD
International
48,290 AUD

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