Bachelor of Medical and Pharmaceutical Biotechnology (Honours)
2008 | 2009 | 2010Division of Health Sciences | School of Pharmacy and Medical Sciences
| Program Code: IHBY Program Level: Undergraduate SATAC code: 4BH008 Home Campus:
City East Program Length (in EFTSL):
1 |
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Program director/s
- Dr Maurizio Costabile (IHBY)
HOW TO APPLY
DOMESTIC STUDENTS ONLY
From 11th August 2008 applications to this program are online via SATAC's Gradstart portal.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS ONLY
Applications to this program are via UniSA's Apply Online portal.
Aim
This program is designed to produce graduates with the capacity to apply advanced research skills and specialist knowledge for careers in biotechnology. The program will prepare students for postgraduate study or for employment in the industrial production of pharmaceuticals, in biotechnology-based medical or pharmaceutical research, and in the areas of management and quality control within the biotechnology and pharmaceutical sector.
Entry requirements
Normally, candidates for admission to the Honours program will have a credit level average in an undergraduate program in biotechnology or biomolecular chemistry.
English language requirements
In addition, International students who speak English as a foreign language must satisfy the following:
International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic): Overall score of 6.5 obtained within the last two years or corresponding results from an equivalent test such as TOEFL or the appropriate Academic English language level delivered at CELUSA;
OR
Successful completion of a secondary qualification in Australia within the last two years;
OR
Successful completion of at least one year of tertiary study in Australia within the last two years;
OR
Successful completion of one year of secondary or tertiary study conducted and completed in English within the last two years in a country in which English is an official language as determined by the University.
Content/structure
The Honours degree consists of 36 units of study.
Fee information
Fees for Domestic students: Commonwealth SupportedFees for Commonwealth Supported Students are calculated at the course level. Click on individual courses in the schedule below to determine total program fees.
Fees for International students: $AU 20,275 per 1.0 EFTSL for students commencing in 2010.
Fees are calculated on a per Unit basis with 1.0 EFTSL = 36 Units.
Fees for International students are determined one year in advance and are subject to variation.
Program requirements
| Course name | Area + Cat. No. | Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|---|---|
| FIRST YEAR | |||
| BIOL 4011 | 9 | 0.250 | |
| BIOL 4003 | 9 | 0.250 | |
| Second Half (Study Period 4, 5 or 6) | |||
| BIOL 4012 | 9 | 0.250 | |
| BIOL 4013 | 9 | 0.250 |
Notes
- Students undertaking Honours research projects may be placed in biotechnology companies or research units outside the University of South Australia. This may be in South Australia or at an interstate or overseas location.