Bachelor of Science (Biotechnology)

Level I courses provide strong foundations in chemistry, biology, biotechnology applications and bioprocess engineering principles.
Core courses at levels 2 and 3 cover important topic areas, such as molecular biology, molecular and structural biochemistry, microbiology, bioseparations and downstream processing, fermentation, bioinformatics, bioprocess economics, bioprocess design and scale-up, intellectual property, regulatory issues, waste management and bioremediation.
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Bachelor of Science (Biotechnology) Areas of Specialisation Biochemistry   Example Study Plan   Indicative study plan Year1S1 BIOLOGY 1101ND Biology I: Molecules, Genes and Cells(3 units) CHEM 1100 Chemistry IA(3 units)OrCHEM 1101 Foundations of Chemistry IA(3 units)OrCHEM 1310 Chemistry IA(S) (3 units)[Summer School] BIOTECH 1000 Introduction to Biotechnology I(3 units) Approved Level I Elective 1 x 3 units S2 BIOLOGY 1201 Biology I: Human Perspectives(3 units)And/OrBIOLOGY 1202 Biology I: Organisms(3 units) CHEM 1200 Chemistry IB(3 units)OrCHEM 1201 Foundations of Chemistry IB(3 units)OrCHEM 1311 Chemistry IB(S)(3 units)[Summer School] Approved Level I Elective 1 x 3 units Approved Level I Elective 1 x 3 units Year2S1 BIOCHEM 2502 Biochemistry II: Molecular & Cell Biology (Biotechnology)(3 units) MICRO 2504 Microbiology II (Biotechnology)(3 units) Approved Level II Elective 1 x 3 units Approved Level II Elective 1 x 3 units S2 CHEM ENG 2015 Principles of Biotechnology II(3 units) Approved Level IIElective 1 x 3 units Approved Level II Elective 1 x 3 units Approved Level II Elective 1 x 3 units Year 3S1 For a major in BiochemistryBIOCHEM 3000 Molecular and Structural Biology III(6 units) Approved Level III Elective(s)1 x 6 unit Or 2 x 3 units S2 For a major in BiochemistryBIOTECH 3000 Biotechnology Practice III(6 units) Approved Level III Elective(s)1 x 6 unit Or 2 x 3 units Assessment Exams, written and oral assignments and investigative projects; includes both individual and group participation.