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Imagine using living organisms to modify products for the better. Biotechnology harnesses the natural biochemical and genetic processes of living organisms to benefit the modern world When you study a Bachelor of Biotechnology, you'll help to develop technologies that improve our communities and the health of our planet. You might even be the researcher that develops a super crop that can survive harsh climates and feed the hungry. The products of biotechnology are all around us and you can be at the forefront of scientific development and discovery. Undertake 10 weeks of full-time industry placement to become a job-ready graduate upon completion of your degree. Graduates may apply for membership to AusBiotech, the Australia Institute of Biology, and the Australian Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology.

What you will study

Our academics are internationally recognised as leaders in their fields and are working to solve real-world problems. Under their leadership, you will focus on the application of DNA and cell technologies on human health, plant and animal agriculture and the environment.

Core studies include:

Biochemistry

Biomolecules

Cellular biotechnology

Laboratory skills in biological systems

Practical experience

Microbiology

Molecular biology

Molecular genetics Statistics for the sciences

Embark on a global experience – develop a global mindset, diversify your skill set and build your international network with virtual study options or travel abroad and undergo a semester exchange, short course, internship or study tour to enhance your program. This degree offers a 10-week fulltime industrial placement. A feature of this degree is the separate courses focusing on laboratory skills, which provide students with hands-on experience.

Career opportunities

Biotechnology is predicted to be a key for solving global issues in the future, such as human and animal diseases, climate change, fuel alternatives and food security. You could go into a career as a:

• Biochemist

• Biotechnologist

• Clinical Research Coordinator

• Geneticist

• IVF Embryologist

• Laboratory Analyst

Professional recognition

• Microbiologist

• Pharmaceutical Scientist

• Research Scientist

• Scientific Patent Examiner/ Technical Advisor

• Tissue Culture Technician

Our graduates can apply for membership to Aus Biotech and specialist societies such as the Australian Institute of Biology, and the Australian Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. These societies provide access to a large network of biologists who have regular events to help members share knowledge and collaborate.

Recommended studies least one of Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Environmental Science or Physics

The impacts of climate variability and climate change are affecting our lives like never before. The Bachelor of Climate Science and Adaptation is a specialised degree which will allow you to turn your passion into practice. It will provide you with fundamental tools to tackle the many challenges associated with quantifying and dealing with climate-related risks. You will learn how to assess the impacts of climate variability and change. You will also learn how to develop adaptation strategies (e.g. infrastructure, planning policy) that not only reduce the economic, environmental, and social costs of climate hazards, but are also optimal and robust across a range of plausible futures. As part of this degree, you have the opportunity to tailor your studies to meet your career aspirations through elective pathways. Complete a major capstone project in your final year of study.

What you will study

This program incorporates courses from multidisciplinary study areas and provides a broad range of elective pathways to complement your career aspirations.

Key areas of study include:

Climate and energy

Climate change and resource management

Earth processes (including climatic, hydrological, coastal, soil)

Environmental sustainability

Human geography

Risk, vulnerability, adaptation, and resilience

Spatial science

Statistics

Water, energy and food security

As part of this degree, you can tailor your studies to meet your career aspirations through elective pathways

Practical experience

Students will undertake 140 hours of work-integrated learning placement. You’ll have access to world-class facilities and novel technologies to help develop your research and multidisciplinary skills in preparation for entering the career market.

Career opportunities

Graduates of the Bachelor of Climate Science and Adaptation can go on to work in a diverse range of areas including:

Air quality control

Climate action and resilience

Climate and energy

Climate change operations

Climate change policy

• Climatology

Ecology

Energy and resources

Environmental impact and assessment

Laboratory and research work

• Meteorology

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