This course is tailored for aspiring scientists eager to address global challenges such as pandemics, climate change, and antibiotic resistance. Choose the UTS Bachelor of Science to become a leader in creating a resilient future for humanity and the planet.
The course offers unparalleled flexibility, with eight majors and a variety of electives allowing you to customise your educational journey. Starting with a foundational 'scientist's toolkit', you'll learn to critically apply scientific solutions to worldwide issues.
Biotechnology Major:
This highly customisable major combines subjects in medical and environmental biotechnology, preparing students to drive new innovations in human and planetary health. Using their extensive subject choice options, they can build deep expertise in their chosen discipline or build a broad knowledge base that spans the breadth of the biotech field. As well as getting hands-on with emerging technology, students engage with course content that goes beyond scientific and technical skills development with subjects in biobusiness and intellectual property commercialisation.
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Delivery mode
This course is available in the following study modes:
Locations
1 Broadway, Haymarket 2007
15 Broadway, Ultimo 2007
2 Blackfriars St, Chippendale 2008
Entry Requirements
You must meet ALL of the following requirements:
Completed Diploma (AQF Level 5) or its equivalent.
Completed Year 12 (ATAR optional) with ATAR score 76.25 or equivalent.
IELTS score of 6.50 or TOEFL iBT score of 79.00 or PTE score of 58.00 or its equivalent.
Assumed knowledge: Mathematics; any two units of English.
At least two units of science relevant to the individual discipline chosen is recommended; HSC Mathematics Extension 1 is recommended for those majoring in mathematics.
Admission requirements
Applicants must have completed an Australian Year 12 qualification, Australian Qualifications Framework Diploma, or equivalent Australian or overseas qualification at the required level.
The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is:
- Academic IELTS: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0
- TOEFL: paper based: 550-583 overall with TWE of 4.5, internet based: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21; or AE5: Pass; or PTE: 58-64 with a writing score of 50; or C1A/C2P: 176-184 with a writing score of 169.
Assumed knowledge
Mathematics; any two units of English.
At least two units of science relevant to the individual discipline chosen is recommended; HSC Mathematics Extension 1 is recommended for those majoring in mathematics.
Course fees
Course fee
$28,675
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This course will prepare you for the following roles.
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