Biotechnology And Cell Biology
This course information is for local students only
Year
2012
Award
Bachelor of Biotechnology and Cell Biology
Length
3 years full-time or up to 6 years part-time.
Campuses
Melbourne
Course description
Biotechnology and cell biology is a rapidly growing area of science and is central to a variety of industries including medicine, diagnostics, agriculture, environmental protection, food technology, waste technology, and renewable resources technology.
This multidisciplinary course introduces students to the relevant technologies and latest developments in the fields of cell biology and biotechnology.
La Trobe is developing some of the best research facilities in the world, through the development of the A$94 million La Trobe Institute for Molecular Science, , currently under construction. Once completed, this Centre will expand laboratory facilities as well as teaching and research opportunities for La Trobe science students.
Course structure
First year focuses on the core disciplines of biology and chemistry leading to specialised areas of study by third year. These include advanced medical and veterinary microbiology, biochemistry and molecular biology, human and molecular genetics, plant biotechnology, and zoology.
Contact hours
Between 20 and 24 hours a week (average) in first year.
Subject details
Major areas of study
Biochemistry, biotechnology, botany, genetics, microbiology, molecular biology, zoology.
Overseas study opportunities
Overseas study opportunities are available.
Please see
www.latrobe.edu.au/international/exchange
for more information
Application
VTAC
Fee type
Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP)
Scholarships
Applicants who are Australian citizens or who hold permanent humanitarian visas are eligible for a range of University-wide scholarships, including Commonwealth Scholarships. For details please see http://www.latrobe.edu.au/scholarships/future-undergraduatesAdditional costs (AUD)
Depending on the subjects chosen, extra costs can include a laboratory coat - about A$30 - and a dissecting kit - about A$40. Students can purchase these items from any supplier; they remain students' personal property.
Middle Band
Successful completion of Biology, Chemistry, Mathematical Methods, Specialist Mathematics, or Physics facilitates an additional 1.5 aggregate points per study, to a maximum of 3 points. Performance in prerequisite studies is also considered.
Selection
ATAR 72.00 (2011)
Guaranteed Entry (Year 12 applicants only): applicants with an ATAR of 80 or above receive a first-round offer; those with lower ATARs are considered through normal selection processes.
Non-Year 12 selection may be based on ATAR, Pi form, GPA, STAT Multiple Choice.
Extra requirements
Non-Year 12 applicants must complete and submit a VTAC Pi form if they wish other information to be considered during the selection process. This may include information such as work experience or reasons for applying. Applicants may wish to provide other documentation in support of their application.
Prerequisites
VCE Units 3 & 4: English (any).
Semester starts
Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)
Career opportunities
Many organisations are beginning to appreciate the power and range of biotechnology techniques. Consequently, graduates have extensive career opportunities in government research agencies, departments, private industry research, environmental science laboratories, advanced scientific and medical research, agricultural and resources industries, waste management, and intellectual property management.