Overview Biotechnology takes our understanding of cell biology and chemistry to create a range of products and solutions to problems in medicine, food and energy. The Bachelor of Biotechnology (Honours) includes fundamental teaching in the life sciences, explores current trends and issues in the industry and tackles key focus areas including synthetic biology, bioprocessing, medical applications and commercialisation. It also incorporates a research-based honours year, providing you with greater experience and confidence in the practice of scientific methods. Key features Work Integrated Learning (WIL) opportunities At UNSW Science, we focus on delivering the optimal balance of theory and practical work to equip you with the skills and experience to fast-track your career. The SCIF3199 Science Work Placement course gives you the opportunity to gain practical work experience through an internship. Previous work placement students have interned with IT companies, start-ups, government departments and large biomedical and biotechnology companies. Along with new professional skills and connections, you’ll also gain course credit for your work placement. Research internship course The SCIF2041 Research Internship course gives you the opportunity to complete a short theoretical or experimental research project in a world-leading research team supervised by a member of academic staff. Internships may also involve a placement outside of UNSW, in the form of externally funded research programs. Law and industry knowledge Along with a thorough understanding of the life sciences, this degree will give you the tools to understand intellectual property law, commercial principles and deep contextual knowledge of the Australian and international biotechnology industries. You'll have all the tools to negotiate the path to a successful career in this expanding industry. Program structure Your degree starts with the fundamentals of science with courses in biology, chemistry and maths. You’ll then delve deeper into the multi-disciplinary world of biotechnology, with courses in molecular biology, microbiology, chemistry, genetics, commercialisation and biotechnology. In your honours year, you’ll experience scientific research first-hand and complete a supervised research project. Future careers A degree in biotechnology opens up opportunities to work across a broad range of fascinating fields. Become a scientist or researcher with medical, biological or pharmaceutical research organisations. You can also pursue career opportunities in marketing, biotech investment and finance, sales and business development. Our graduates are working as research and development managers, clinical trial associates, in government regulation and policy, industry regulatory affairs and intellectual property management. They’re employed by medical research organisations, pharmaceutical multinationals, large life-sciences companies, legal firms, government research institutes and universities.