Offered By	Faculty of Science
Duration	3 years full-time
Minimum	144 units
Academic Plan	3605XBBIOT
CRICOS Code	036660M
UAC Code	138503(Bachelor of Biotechnology)

With rapid advancements in the use of technology in medicine, biomedical research, the pharmaceutical industry and agriculture, biotechnology has become an important part of future science and will play an increasingly important role in the economies of this and other countries.

ANU is centrally placed amongst research institutes actively developing biotechnology, and has well-established links to industry and government. As new areas of biotechnology develop, linking biology to computing, electronics and engineering, ANU is well placed to draw on ongoing research to present undergraduate courses in these areas, featuring up-todate research information.

The Bachelor of Biotechnology degree, offered through the School of Biology, is a three year program containing a core curriculum introducing the basic principles of molecular and cellular biology, biotechnology, microbiology, societal and ethical issues in biotechnology and intellectual property. Elective courses available within the College of Medicine, Biology and Environment and College of Physical Sciences allow students to tailor the program to their specific interests such as medical, plant/agricultural or chemical biotechnology.

This program is not available for Semester 2 commencement.

Admission Requirements

Admission to all programs is on a competitive basis, taking into account all relevant academic qualifications. If you hold more than one qualification, admission will be based on your overall record. Tertiary qualifications are generally weighted more heavily than secondary. If you have completed an approved tertiary preparation course or alternative entry scheme, you will be assessed on the results of that scheme alone, unless you have undertaken subsequent study.

Click HERE for further information about domestic admission pathways.

The table below is a guide to the entry level required for domestic applicants. Exact entry level will be set at time of offer.

Entry Requirement	Entry Level
ATAR	80
QLD Band	10
International Baccalaureate	28

From 2010, the UAI/ENTER/TER will be referred to as ATAR (Australian Tertiary Admission Rank) for admission in 2010. See http://www.uac.edu.au/undergraduate/atar/ for further information.

Queensland Band equivalents are a guide only - selection is made on a UAI equivalent that is not available to students.

The entry requirements above are for domestic applicants only.

International applicants may view further information on admissions requirements at Entry Requirements for International Undergraduate Applicants

The University reserves the right to alter or discontinue its programs as required.

Prerequisites

ACT minor (but preferably a major) in Chemistry or NSW HSC Chemistry or equivalent. A bridging course is available in February through the Department of Chemistry.

The information published on the Study at ANU 2009 website applies to the 2009 academic year only. All information provided on this website replaces the information contained in the Study at ANU 2008 website.