Program summary
Program overview
Advanced standing, recognition of prior learning, credit and articulation
Program structure
Program requirements and notes
Enquiries
Recommended enrolment patterns

Program summary

OP/Rank for 2007 entry: OP-3 / Rank-96
Award abbreviation: BAnimPlantMarineBiotech(Hons)
Duration: 4 year full-time or equivalent part-time
Fee type: Commonwealth supported places, domestic fee-paying places
Program code: SC462
CRICOS code: 059492K

Program overview

Biotechnology and genetics offer an unprecedented ability to understand and manipulate a wide range of life processes. This has led to the creation of a profusion of new and improved plant and animal products for use by industries and society.

This program is focused on marine, animal, and plant biotechnology. You gain a strong foundation in areas such as biotechnology of marine animals in aquaculture and fisheries, genetic engineering, environmental biotechnology and molecular biology.

The Honours program involves a one-year placement in biotechnology and genetics in industries such as fisheries, aquaculture, and food and tree products. You work closely with industry mentors to apply for a grant and to carry out your research project.

Program structure

Core courses

Select 2 courses from:
COR109 Communication and Thought
COR110 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
COR111 Environment, Technology and Sustainability

Introductory courses

4 required courses:
BUS105 Marketing Theory and Practice
SCI103 Cell Biology
SCI105 Chemistry
SCI110 Science Research Methods
Plus select at least 2 introductory courses from the Faculty of Science, Health and Education. (These must not include NUR or EDU coded courses)

Advanced courses

4 required courses:
MBT251 Biochemistry
MBT252 Molecular Biology
MBT263 Microbiology
MBT333 Applications of Biotechnology in Society
Plus select at least 3 courses from:
BIM341 Biochemical Pharmacology
ENS332 Production Systems Research
ENS371 Aquaculture
MBT352 Molecular Biotechnology
Plus select at least 3 advanced courses from the Faculty of Science, Health and Education, 2 of which must be 300 level. (These must not include EDU or NUR coded courses)

Electives

Select up to 6 elective courses from any faculty (Arts and Social Sciences, Business or Science, Health and Education)

Honours units

The equivalent of 96 units which fall under the proposed academic rules relating to the Bachelor of Animal, Plant and Marine Biotechnology (Honours). Students will be required to undertake advanced Honours studies, an Honours industry placement, an Honours research project and the writing of an Honours thesis that embodies the Honours project.

Course substitution: the GO (Global Opportunities) Program

As part of their USC program, students may apply to participate in the GO Program to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider

Enrolment and fees for Honours component

• In any semester, standard full-time enrolment comprises 0.500 EFTSL
• In any semester, standard part-time enrolment comprises 0.250 EFTSL
• The census date for withdrawal without financial penalty or academic penalty is the Semester 1 or 2 census date
• Commonwealth supported students pay student contributions
• Students who are not Commonwealth supported pay full tuition fees

EFTSL - Equivalent Full-Time Student Load. One year of full-time study equates to 1.000 EFTSL

Program requirements and notes

1. A maximum of 10 introductory (100 level) courses may be chosen, including the core courses:
2. A minimum of 14 advanced (200 and 300 level) courses must be chosen, 5 of which must be 300 level science (not coded NUR or EDU) courses.
3. Refer to the Academic Rules.
4. Refer to explanation of terms.
5. Refer to the recommended enrolment patterns.

Enquiries

Faculty of Science, Health and Education
Tel: +61 7 5430 2869
Email: sheinfo@usc.edu.au