Overview

Biotechnology—integrating biology and technology to create innovative solutions—has enormous potential to feed, fuel and heal. This degree will prepare you to enter this exciting and vital industry with advanced capability and an employability edge.

What will you do?

Like the Bachelor of Biotechnology, the direct-entry Biotechnology (Honours) from University of Adelaide combines biology with aspects of engineering and computer science. During the first three years, you will:

delve into molecular, genetic, animal and plant biology
experiment with protein separation, fermentation, genomics and proteomics
use revolutionary gene editing technology at Australia’s first genome editing facility
explore microbial biotechnology and bioprocess engineering
learn how to produce food, drugs and other products
consider global social, economic, environmental and ethical issues, patents and waste management.

In addition to a Molecular Biology major, you’ll be able to choose a second specialisation in: Bioinformatics; Chemistry; Genetics; or Microbiology and Biomedical Science.

Career

You can also gain valuable work experience through an industry internship. And your research skills will be honed through a major research project and/or industry-related project in your honours year.

Potential careers

Laboratory Manager
Biotechnologist
Biotechnology
Scientific Officer
Scientist

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Biology: Molecules, Genes and Cells

Science or Fiction (Biotechnology)

Data Science - Becoming Smart About Data

Biology: Human Perspectives

Biology: Organisms

Chemistry

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-07-28 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-02-03 00:00:00

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More details

There is not a specific application deadline, however we strongly encourage students to lodge their application no later than 6 weeks before the commencement

Language

English

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Credits

96 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Adelaide, Australia

Disciplines

Biotechnology View 33 other Bachelors in Biotechnology in Australia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS code: 103526B

Selection Rank (International) 75
International Baccalaureate (IB) 26
Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) 18
United Entrance Certificate (UEC) [Malaysia] 20
General Certificate of Education (GCE) Advanced Level 7
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) 70%
British Columbia Certificate of Graduation (Canada) 70%

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

50800 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 50800 AUD per year during 48 months.
National

8950 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 8950 AUD per year during 48 months.

Domestic applicants: Commonwealth-supported place

Living costs for Adelaide

1328 - 2474 AUD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Biotechnology (Honours).

Available Scholarships

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