Bachelor of Biotechnology
Harness nature’s potential
Biotechnology focuses on biology and technology, leading to the development of new products for feeding, fuelling and healing the world. This might include vaccine, antibiotic or hormone production and genetic modification.
It’s a fast-evolving industry with huge potential for improving global health and wellbeing. When we modify living things, all sorts of marvels become possible.
What will you do?
Our Bachelor of Biotechnology combines traditional science with aspects of engineering and computer science. You will:
- give your experimentation meaning as you learn how to take your discoveries from the lab to the market and the broader community
- delve into areas like drug development, gene therapy or the identification of biomarkers for cancers
- learn how to produce food, drugs and other products
- study alongside research-active experts
- explore molecular, genetic, animal and plant biology
- discover microbial biotechnology and bioprocess engineering
- consider social and ethical issues, patents and waste management.
Where could it take you?
You could concoct world-changing pharmaceutical drugs in the lab. You might work to clone animals. Perhaps you’ll aid in the development and implementation of modern techniques for disease prediction and treatment.
Direct access to industry leaders and paid internship opportunities: The Academy by Deloitte
This degree gives you the opportunity to be part of our new The Academy by Deloitte. You’ll be part of a supportive student cohort that learns from one another and industry leaders. Formal and informal experiences will allow you to build relationships within the Deloitte network.
*Times Higher Education by Subject, 2023
**Academic Ranking of World Universities, by Subject, 2022
Entry Requirements
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Domestic applicants
SATAC Code | 314691 |
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2023 CSP ATAR | 73.5 |
2023 CSP IB | 26.75 |
Guaranteed Entry Score - ATAR | 75 |
Guaranteed Entry Score - IB | 27.5 |
Deferment | Yes - 2 year |
Intake | February and July |
Assumed Knowledge | SACE Stage 2: Chemistry and Mathematical Methods and Physics IB: Mathematics: Applications and Interpretations (HL) or Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches (SL); Chemistry; Physics. |
Selection Criteria
Recent Secondary Education | Applicants with recent secondary education are those whose admission is primarily based on the completion of Year 12 within the last two years, however if you completed your secondary education more than two years ago, you may still be able to be considered on the basis of your secondary schooling. You must not have completed more than 2 years full time equivalent university study (48 units). You compete for a place with your Selection Rank (ATAR plus any applicable adjustment factors). Indigenous applicants may be eligible for entry through the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Access Pathway. See Wirltu Yarlu for further information. |
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Higher Education Study | You must have completed at least six months full time equivalent higher education study (the number of courses and units will vary depending on your prior institution however at the University of Adelaide, this equates to 4 courses / 12 units). A Grade Point Average (GPA) is calculated for each separate program you have undertaken (apart from some double degree programs where the GPA is combined). You are ranked on the basis of your best GPA. Indigenous applicants may be eligible for entry through the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Access Pathway. See Wirltu Yarlu for further information. |
Work and life experience | To be eligible to sit the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) as a pathway for entry, you must be 18 years or over before 1 February 2024. If you have studied at higher education level in the last two years (for 2024 entry this means you were enrolled in either 2023 or 2022), you must not have accumulated more than a TOTAL of 2 years full-time (or part-time equivalent) higher education study (ie. including any study prior to 2022). If you meet this criteria, you will be ranked according to your result in the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT). Your STAT result is not weighted between verbal and quantitative components. Indigenous applicants may be eligible for entry through the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Access Pathway. See Wirltu Yarlu for further information. |
Other Entry Pathways |
2023 Admissions Data for school leavers
ATAR (raw ATAR, excluding any applicable adjustment factors) |
Lowest ATAR to receive an offer | 64.4 |
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Median ATAR to receive an offer | 86 | |
Highest ATAR to receive an offer | 97.5 | |
Selection Rank (ATAR plus any adjustment factors) |
Lowest Selection Rank to receive an offer | 73.5 |
Median Selection Rank to receive an offer | 90.3 | |
Highest Selection Rank to receive an offer | 99.6 | |
Minimum eligibility score | 65 | |
Additional criteria considered | Selection rank only |
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Admissions Transparency Data
Student Profile
Applicant background Semester one/Full year intake 2023 Number of students Percentage of all students (A) Higher Education study
(includes a bridging or enabling course)6 42.9% (B) Vocational education and training (VET) study <5 N/A (C) Work and life experience
(admitted on the basis of previous achievement not in the other three categories)N/A N/A (D) Recent secondary education: - Admitted solely on the basis of ATAR
(regardless of whether this includes the consideration of adjustment factors)
<5 N/A - Admitted where both ATAR and additional criteria were considered
(e.g. portfolio, audition, extra test, early offer conditional on minimum ATAR)
N/A N/A - Admitted on the basis of other criteria only and ATAR was not a factor
(e.g. special consideration, audition alone, schools recommendation scheme with no minimum ATAR requirement)
N/A N/A International students <5 N/A All students 14 100.0% - Admitted solely on the basis of ATAR
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ApplyFees and Scholarships
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Domestic applicants
Indicative annual tuition fees |
Commonwealth-supported place: $8,520
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Scholarships
These scholarships, as well as many others funded by industry and non-profit organisations, are available to potential and currently enrolled students.
Careers
Career Readiness
Direct access to industry leaders and paid internship opportunities: The Academy by Deloitte
Students who as part of their studies take part in The Academy by Deloitte experience will have the benefit of undertaking a paid internship with Deloitte. This internship is designed to shape their business readiness through significant real-world client exposure, access to multiple networking opportunities and relevant professional training.
The Bachelor of Biotechnology helps you find a career in:
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biomedical biotechnology, medical diagnostics and vaccine discovery
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development of genetically modified organisms
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ethics and regulatory organisations
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innovative and laboratory research science
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management of biotechnology industries and enterprises
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patent law (with appropriate qualifications)
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pharmaceutical industries
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plant and animal breeding and improvement
The University of Adelaide Careers Service prepares, inspires and empowers students to achieve successful career transitions and connect with industry.
Industry Placement
Potential careers
Graduates of this program have gone on to roles such as:
Laboratory Manager; Life Scientist; Medical Scientist; Molecular Biology; Biochemist; Bioinformatics; Biotechnology; Pharmaceutical Scientist; Plant Biotechnologist; Public Health Scientist ...
Degree Structure
Areas of Specialisation
- Molecular Biotechnology
Example Study Plan
Level I |
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Semester I
Semester II
Electives
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Level II |
Semester I
Semester II
Electives
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Level III |
Semester I
Semester II
Electives
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Assessment
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Last updated: Thursday, 6 Jun 2024