科廷科技大學(xué)

Learn about genetics and biotechnology and how they are improving health outcomes and industrial processes, boosting agricultural productivity and enhancing environmental sustainability.

You will develop the knowledge and technical skills you need to contribute to many applications of molecular genetics and biotechnology.

Your first year is interprofessional and will provide a general introduction to biomedical science and other supporting disciplines.

Starting from your second year, your study will expand to include genetics, biochemistry, microbiology and immunology, and you will be introduced to cutting-edge technology for molecular and genetic analyses.

You will also explore the legal, social and ethical implications raised by the advent of molecular biotechnology, issues surrounding intellectual property and patents, and commercial opportunities relevant to the biotechnology industry in Australia and surrounding regions.

What you'll learn

apply skills, concepts and principles of scientific investigation to the applications and future development of molecular biotechnology
apply critical analysis and thinking to recognise opportunities and develop innovative solutions for problems in molecular biotechnology
access, critically evaluate, synthesise and integrate information from a variety of sources relevant to molecular biotechnology
use appropriate verbal and non-verbal communication skills to convey knowledge of molecular biotechnology to a wide audience
select and apply appropriate technologies to generate, retrieve, analyse and present data according to scientific principles
maintain knowledge base and sustain intellectual curiosity by updating knowledge and expertise in molecular biotechnology through a range of learning activities
recognise the global contribution of molecular biotechnology to basic and applied scientific knowledge
appreciate the contribution a scientific discipline makes to an understanding and respect for human rights and cultural diversity
demonstrate initiative, leadership and ethical practice when working independently and collaboratively.

Professional recognition

Professional Memberships:

You can gain membership with AusBiotech.

Career information

• Biotechnologist
• Biochemist
• Forensic scientist.
• Molecular biologist
• Molecular geneticist

Industries

• Bioinformatics
• Drug and pharmaceutical development
• Education and research
• Food technology.