Bachelor of Biotechnology @ Macquarie
Macquarie University has a long history of cutting edge research in the field of Biotechnology. This degree has a strong interdisciplinary and practical focus reflective of the needs of the marketplace. Drawing on expertise across discipline areas, the program also benefits from Macquarie’s specialist knowledge in proteomics via the Australian Proteome Analysis Facility and the Biotechnology Research Institute. Furthermore, Macquarie’s enviable location in the Macquarie Park technology corridor provides our graduates with direct access to over 29,000 jobs amongst one of the largest congregations of biotechnology related companies in Australia.
The first year of the three year bachelor degree has a solid foundation in mathematics, physics, chemistry and biological sciences. In the second year, analytical chemistry is compulsory, reflecting the shifting emphasis of biotechnology from molecular biology and protein engineering, to drug discovery involving cell biology/small molecules and sensitive detection methodologies. In the final year, the degree has a major focus on medicinal chemistry, which is of direct relevance to the current biotechnology boom and a contemporary focus on Molecular Biotechnology, giving the Macquarie degree a strong edge. Lectures will link functional proteomics/genomics to biotechnology with several examples, and address selected aspects of modern biotechnology. The unique nature of the Macquarie degree is further emphasised in the “Technology Mini Project”. In this 4 cp unit, students will select a technology/method according to their personal interest in which to be trained. Macquarie has an impressive portfolio of biotechnology-related technologies and instrumentation in on-site research labs and nearby industry. This offering caters for the personal interests of students and will also assist in preparation for the workforce.
ELIGIBILITY
Applicants for the B.Biotechnology degree should have a sound knowledge of Mathematics and a general knowledge of Biological Sciences. English proficiency is required (IELTS 6.5, TOEFL 580). Domestic students must satisfy the requirements of the University Admissions Centre to gain entry to the degree, see www.uac.edu.au.
HOW TO APPLY
International students apply through Macquarie International. Please consult Macquarie International’s web site at www.international.mq.edu.au for further information on application processes and fees. Domestic students apply through the University Admissions Centre (UAC), see www.uac.edu.au.
GENERAL PROGRAM FOR THE DEGREE
100 LEVEL (1st year)
core:
BIOL114 Evolution and Biodiversity
BIOL115 The Thread of Life
CBMS101 Introductory Chemistry A
CBMS103 Introductory Chemistry B
options:
choose one of:
MATH123 Mathematics 123
MATH130 Mathematics 1E
MATH132 Mathematics 1A
MATH135 Mathematics 1A
choose one of:
PHYS140 Physics for Technology
PHYS159 Concepts in the Physical Sciences
Plus additional 6 credit points from any unit area
200 LEVEL (2nd year)
core:
CBMS204 Organic Synthesis
CBMS208 Chemical Analysis I
CBMS215 Microbiology
CBMS223 Biochemistry & Molecular Biology I
CBMS224 Biochemistry & Molecular Biology II
Plus 9 additional credit points from any unit area
300 LEVEL (3rd year)
core:
CBMS309 Biochemistry or CBMS375 Cell and Developmental Biology
CBMS300 Molecular Biotechnology
CBMS301 Technology Mini Project
CBMS332 Protein Discovery and Analysis
CBMS342 Medicinal Chemistry
CBMS352 Molecular Biology
Plus 4 additional credit points from any unit area
TOTAL CREDIT POINTS REQUIRED FOR DEGREE: 72
ENQUIRIES
ELS Centre ~ Division of Environmental and Life Sciences
Macquarie University NSW 2109, Building E7A Room 107
Telephone: (61 2) 9850 6000
Email: enquiries@els.mq.edu.au
Web: www.els.mq.edu.au