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Bachelor of Biotechnology

This degree combines biology, chemistry and technology to develop products such as medicines, vaccines and food and agricultural solutions.

Compare 6 providers
How long it takes
3 to 4 years
full time
Entry ATAR
From 64.65
Lowest offered at The University of Adelaide, 2024
How you can study
Online or on campus
Includes a work placement
Taught by
6 providers
5 states and territories

Is this course right for you?

What the Bachelor of Biotechnology asks of you, and what you might want to check first.

It helps to have

  • an interest in how living things work
  • a methodical approach to lab work
  • patience for repeated experiments
  • good written and spoken communication skills

Before you start

Each provider sets its own entry requirements, so check the ones you are considering.

Where this course can take you

No job needs this course on its own, but it can help with the work below.

Jobs a degree can help with

None of these jobs needs a set qualification.

  • Brewer

    Brewers turn malt, hops, yeast and water into beer, controlling the temperature, timing and cleanliness that decide whether a batch turns out right.

    Median pay$85,600

  • Distiller

    Distillers make spirits such as whisky, gin and rum, controlling fermentation and distillation to shape the flavour and quality of every bottle a distillery sells.

    Median pay$70,200 (estimate)

Pay is the median for everyone in the job, and “In demand” means the job is on the national shortage list. Pay marked as an estimate is our own analysis, not a published figure.

Where you can study this course

There are 6 places you can study this course. When you compare them, check they teach it the way you want to study, how far you'd be from a campus, what it will cost you and what past students say about the teaching and support. They're listed by how often people search for them, and none of them pays to be here or to move up.

What you’ll learn

The main topics covered in the Bachelor of Biotechnology.

  • Molecular biology and genetics
  • Biochemistry and cell biology
  • Microbial biotechnology
  • Bioprocessing
  • Laboratory research skills
  • Commercial and ethical issues

Questions to ask before you enrol

Providers run this course differently, so the answers change from one to the next.

  1. When is the next intake, and how many are there each year?
  2. What is the total cost, including materials, checks and any placement costs?
  3. Can I study part time or online, and how does that change the length?
  4. Who arranges the work placement, and how many hours does it involve?
  5. Do the units count towards a higher qualification if I go on to study further?

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