Bachelor of Science (Biotechnology)
KPT/JPS (F4-K026) 06/13
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Malaysian students: RM67,200 |
2.5 - 3 Year/s |
February, September |
| *The indicative course fees shown here applies to students studying on-campus in Malaysia for the relevant year only. They are based on a standard study load per year. However, please note that fees are assessed according to a student's study load in each term, and variation to study load will result in an adjustment to tuition fees. All fees are subject to annual review and may be adjusted. |
About the course |
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Biotechnology is the applied science of using living organisms and their by-products for commercial development. In fact, everyday items, like milk, beer antibiotics, biodegradable plastics and bio-fuels are all commodities of biotechnology. More specifically, many biotechnologist work with recombinant DNA, cell fusion, bio-processing techniques, bioremediation (a process that uses micro-organisms or their enzymes to return the environment altered by contaminants to its original condition) and environmental management. Through Swinburne’s Biotechnology professional major, you will examine the fundamental sciences that underpin biotechnology – chemistry, biochemistry, microbiology and statistics – whilst developing applications of biotechnology to areas such as business, ethics, and environmental science.
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This course will operate under a student workload model based on 100 credit points for a full-time academic year. One credit point is deemed to be equivalent to one hour of student work per week over a term, whether in contact with staff or in private study. Four units of study, each worth 12.5 credit points, will generally be taken each term. The typical student's average weekly workload during term is therefore expected to be 50 hours. Total student contact hours, including lectures, classes, tutorials, flexible learning and laboratory and field sessions will be approximately 16 hours per week during academic terms.
Students can choose from a range of co-majors or minors that add depth or breadth to their degree and also have the option to select their co-major or minors from another Faculty, timetable permitting. Additionally the following rule apply:
Careers in the Curriculum (CIC)
In addition to the above, students must complete a compulsory unit of study HAC0001 Careers in the Curriculum to be awarded the degree. Careers in the Curriculum (CIC) is an innovative unit designed to assist Swinburne students to enhance their employability and career prospects. It is usually undertaken in the second year of their course and is compulsory for all undergraduate students. Students studying CIC will not incur a HECS or fee debt as the cost will be met by the university as part of an initiative to enhance students' career skills. Final Year Experience - Major Projects Winter Term Electives Plus Minors Electives Plus Minors are available in all Swinburne degree programs subject to timetabling constraints, with the exception of double degree programs, specialist double major degrees, and where entry has been approved with advanced standing. Options Plus Students will have access to a small set of approved individual Options Plus units of study which provide either a distinctive learning experience or targeted study support. This could include optional study tours, an Intercultural Communications unit, and an ‘introduction to undergraduate research’ unit. In some cases, students may be advised or directed to take specially targeted Options Plus units, for example the Analysing and Writing English unit to be offered for credit in Winter Term for NESB students.
Students undertaking a full 300 cp program are allowed to substitute at least one Options Plus unit for one existing unit within their Co-Major– but not in their Professional Major. They will be advised by their Faculty on which unit(s) of the Co-Major. In the case of students who enter with significant levels of advanced standing and whose program is therefore composed only of a Professional Major, the Faculty may approve a substitution, or else require the students to undertake the Options Plus unit in addition to their Major studies. Students can complete the entire degree programme in Sarawak campus. Students will be able to transfer to Swinburne University of Technology, where the course is offered. Acceptance is subjected to academic merit and approval by the respective Faculty. |
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Swinburne offers International Exchange Programs as well as other Education Abroad Programs to help internationalise your degree. International Exchange is an academic program allowing you to study at a Swinburne Partner Institution for one or two terms during your degree. Swinburne's Partner Institutions offer many relevant subjects as well as a secure base to explore a different culture. Your studies whilst on exchange can be credited towards your Swinburne degree, provided they are relevant and approved by Swinburne. For further information visit the Swinburne Abroad website.
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