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.
Bachelor of Science (Biotechnology) combines traditional science with aspects of engineering and computer science. Student will:
- delve into molecular, genetic, animal and plant biology
- experiment with protein separation, fermentation, genomics, and proteomics
- use the revolutionary gene-editing technology at the first Genome Editing Facility in Australia
- explore microbial biotechnology and bioprocess engineering
- learn how to produce food, drugs and other products
- consider social and ethical issues, patents and waste management.
