Bachelor of Biotechnology (Honours)
UNSW
CRICOS provider number: 00098G TEQSA provider ID: PRV12055
Courses included
This course has been cancelled
About
Biotechnology combines cell biology and chemistry to create medicine, food, and energy products and solutions. Work at the forefront of biopharmaceuticals, vaccines, new methods for chemical synthesis, applied genomics and finding new solutions to remediating our environment.
This degree includes courses in the life sciences, explores current industry trends and issues and tackles key focus areas, including synthetic biology, bioprocessing, medical applications and commercialisation Through a research-based honours year, you’ll gain greater experience and confidence in the practice of scientific methods.
For further information visit the UNSW Degree Finder or contact us on 1300 UNI NSW (1300 864 679).
ATAR Profile: Some UNSW offers were issued based on the UNSW Gateway Early Conditional Offer Scheme with a lower ATAR entry requirement. Refer to the Admissions Information for a complete ATAR profile by degree.
Areas of study
Biotechnology, chemistry, commercialisation, genetics, microbiology, molecular biology,
Career opportunities
Scientist or researcher with medical, biological or pharmaceutical research organisations; research and development manager; clinical trial associate; government regulation and policy; industry regulatory affairs or intellectual property management; marketing and sales; biotech investment and finance; business development.
Fees and charges
Refer to UNSW current fee information.
Admission criteria
Applicants with recent secondary education
Assumed knowledge: Chemistry, Mathematics Advanced.
Recommended studies: Biology.
Other applicants
Refer to UNSW general admission criteria.
Student profile
Visit the UNSW website.
Further information
View all details of this course on the UNSW website.
The academic content of all programs is subject to routine review.
ATAR profile
ATAR-based offers only (semester 1, 2023)
* The Lowest ATAR to which an offer was made, for this program, is based on a UNSW Gateway Early Conditional Offer.
Use all ATAR profile data as a guide only; it provides a broad overview of the ATARs and selection ranks of previous Year 12 students admitted into that course. ATARs and selection ranks required for entry in 2024 may be different. If you are unsure about including a course among your preferences, contact the relevant institution.
- This ATAR profile table is in line with Commonwealth Government transparency requirements. It is based on offers to recent school leavers (ie completed Year 12 in the last 2 years) who were selected solely or partly on their ATAR. Note that some institutions further differentiate this information on their websites.
- The ATAR values exclude any adjustment factors.
- The selection ranks include the ATAR and any adjustment factors.
Abbreviations
– = data is not available.<5 = less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made.
N/A = no offers were made on the basis of ATAR.
NC = new course
NP = Not provided by institution
NR = No reportable profile
NS = No Semester 1 offers
NN = Unavailable (other)
NO = Entry on other criteria
Student profile
Course updates
Courses are added and cancelled throughout the admissions year and course details are subject to change. Check the UAC course search regularly.
Double degree options
Double degree options are available in a number of UNSW courses.
Honours at UNSW
Studying honours offers a chance to develop your research and professional skills guided by staff who are passionate about research and the development of new researchers. Honours is an integral component of many UNSW courses or may be offered as an additional year of study to meritorious students.