Algal biofuels, drought resistant crops and bionic eyes may sound like things of the distant future, but these are just some of the projects our biotechnologists are working on today.
Biotechnology is a fast moving field where scientists use living organisms and their products, to solve real world problems facing modern society. This exciting field has broad applications in medicine, biology, agriculture, manufacturing, renewable energy and engineering.
You will learn the foundations of biology, including the basic principles of molecular and cellular biology, biotechnology, microbiology, societal and ethical issues in biotechnology and intellectual property. Elective courses available within science allow you to tailor the program to your specific interests such as medical, plant/agricultural or chemical biotechnology.
An ANU Bachelor of Biotechnology gives you the knowledge to develop the fuel sources, foods and medical treatments of the future, while teaching you to think ethically about how they will change our society.
This program is not available for Semester 2 commencement.
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Deutsch? Vi?t? Latinum? Nipponjin?
The ANU Bachelor of Languages prepares you to thrive in our increasingly multilingual and international age.
Your language education experience is designed to engage you with the structural, grammatical and idiomatic components of your chosen language or languages. This is further contextualised using cultural, social and historical concepts, issues and topics.
Exciting opportunities exist for you to immerse yourself in your chosen language and culture through study abroad. With our flexible program you can also extend other minor language subjects into a major.
So what are you waiting for? Allons nous!
Career Options
ANU provides you with more choice for your entrance score by offering the new Flexible Double Degree program.
The ANU Flexible Double Degree lets you build skills for your chosen career without forfeiting your passion. It's your choice to build a double degree partnership that suits your head and your heart.http://students.anu.edu.au/applications/
Employment Opportunities
Leading-edge applications of biotechnology are being developed at ANU and in the surrounding research institutes. Our graduates have been taught by world class researchers and the degree can include real experience in a research laboratory.
This degree leads to careers in government regulatory bodies involved with health, agriculture, food and the environment as well as further study towards a career in research. You may also find positions in hospitals, food and pharmaceutical industries.
Leading-edge applications of biotechnology are being developed at ANU and in the surrounding research institutes. Our graduates have been taught by world class researchers and the degree can include real experience in a research laboratory.
This degree leads to careers in government regulatory bodies involved with health, agriculture, food and the environment as well as further study towards a career in research. You may also find positions in hospitals, food and pharmaceutical industries.Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program Science graduates will be able to:
- understand and evaluate the significance of biotechnological discoveries in educational and professional contexts;
- apply a range of technological skills and laboratory techniques to addressing specific problems in the field of biological research;
- use a range of analytical techniques for the interpretation of biological data to address specific hypotheses;
- convey and relate professional and disciplinary information and ideas to diverse audiences in effective and appropriate ways;
- function in public and professional situations as an interpreter of biotechnological information in the public domain;
- exercise personal, professional and social responsibility as a global citizen.
Successful completion of the Bachelor of Languages enables students to:
- communicate proficiently and confidently in at least one language
- identify the structure and uses of languages studied
- recognise and contrast the societies and cultures of the languages chosen, and their socio-historical context
- construct a global schema of the connections between the languages studied and their geographical, social and cultural origins
- recognise the importance and value of intercultural communication.
Further Information
LAWS3104 will not be offered in 2015 and students in the Bachelor of Biotechnology will be required to take another 3000 level BIOL - coded science course. LAWS3104 will not be offered in 2015 and students in the Bachelor of Biotechnology will be required to take another 3000 level BIOL - coded science course.Admission Requirements
Admission to all programs is on a competitive basis. Admission to undergraduate degrees is based on meeting the ATAR requirement or an equivalent rank derived from the following qualifications:
• An Australian year 12 qualification or international equivalent; OR
• A completed Associate Diploma, Associate Degree, AQF Diploma, Diploma, AQF Advanced Diploma, Graduate Certificate or international equivalent; OR
• At least one standard full-time year (1.0 FTE) in a single program of degree level study at an Australian higher education institution or international equivalent; OR
• An approved tertiary preparation course unless subsequent study is undertaken.
Click HERE for further information about domestic admission.
The table below is a guide to the entry level required for domestic applicants. Exact entry level will be set at time of offer.
- ATAR:
- 80
- QLD Band:
- 10
- International Baccalaureate:
- 29
Domestic applicant entry requirements
From 2010, the UAI/ENTER/TER will be referred to as ATAR (Australian Tertiary Admission Rank) for admission. See http://www.uac.edu.au/undergraduate/atar/ for further information.
Queensland Band equivalents are a guide only - selection is made on a UAI equivalent that is not available to students.
International applicant entry requirements
International applicants may view further information on admissions requirements at Entry Requirements for International Undergraduate Applicants
The University reserves the right to alter or discontinue its programs as required.
Prerequisites
ACT major in Chemistry or NSW HSC Chemistry or equivalent. A bridging course is available in February through the Department of Chemistry.
Adjustment Factors
The National Access Scheme 2014
ANU offers bonus points for nationally strategic senior secondary subjects, and in recognition of difficult circumstances that students face in their studies.
Bonus points are applied to all applicants with an ATAR at or above 70. Points are awarded in accordance with the approved schedule, and no more than 10 points (maximum 5 academic points and maximum 5 equity points) will be awarded.
Bonus points do not apply to programs with an ATAR cutoff of 98 or higher.
Bonus Points are only awarded to domestic applicants applying for admission through UAC who have not previously attempted tertiary study.
How to apply
Academic Bonus Points: senior secondary students do not need to apply for ANU academic bonus points. They are automatically added in accordance with the schedule.
Educational Access Scheme: senior secondary students do not need to apply if their school is part of the Priority School Funding Program or Country Areas Program. All other applicants should refer to www.uac.edu.au/undergraduate/eas for more information.
Indicative fees
Bachelor of Biotechnology - Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP)
Bachelor of Languages - Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP)
For more information see: http://www.anu.edu.au/students/program-administration/costs-fees
- Annual indicative fee for international students
- $33,168.00
Scholarships
ANU offers a wide range of scholarships to students to assist with the cost of their studies.
Eligibility to apply for ANU scholarships varies depending on the specifics of the scholarship and can be categorised by the type of student you are. Specific scholarship application process information is included in the relevant scholarship listing.
For further information see the Scholarships website.
Program Requirements
The Bachelor of Science flexible double degree component requires completion of 96 units, of which:
A maximum of 36 units may come from completion of 1000-level courses
The 96 units must include:
60 units from the completion of the following compulsory courses:
BIOL1003 Biology 1: Evolution, Ecology and Genetics
BIOL1004 Biology 2: Molecular and Cell Biology
BIOL2161 Genes: Replication and Expression
BIOL2162 Molecular Gene Technology
BIOL3161 Genomics and its Applications
BIOL3191 Biology, Society and Ethics
CHEM1101 Chemistry 1
CHEM1201 Chemistry 2
CHEM2211 Chemical Biology 1
LAWS3104 Principles of Intellectual Property
6 units from completion of courses from the following list:
BIAN3014 Research Design and Analysis in Biological Anthropology
BIOL2202 Experimental Design and Analysis in Biology
ENVS1003 Introduction to Environmental and Social Research
PSYC2009 Quantitative Methods in Psychology
STAT1003 Statistical Techniques
STAT1008 Quantitative Research Methods
12 units from completion of courses from the following list:
BIOL2142 General Microbiology
BIOL2171 Biochemistry and Nutrition
CHEM2208 Chemical Biology 2
A minimum of 18 units from completion of 3000-level courses from the following subject areas:
BIOL Biology
CHEM Chemistry
NEUR Neuroscience
A maximum of 12 units from completion of 1000-level courses may contribute towards meeting the requirements of two Science majors with common 1000-level course requirements. In such cases, an equal number of units must come from the completion of additional courses from the Science course list.
The Bachelor of Languages flexible double degree component requires completion of 96 units, of which:
A maximum of 36 units may come from completion of 1000-level courses
The 96 units must include:
48 units from completion of one of the following language majors:
24 units from completion of one of the following language minors, which must be in a different language to the major:
A minimum of 12 units from completion of courses in the Linguistics major
A minimum of 6 units from completion of courses in any of the following majors:
Middle Eastern and Central Asian Studies
Majors
Bachelor of Languages Majors
Minors
Bachelor of Languages Minors
Study Options
| Year 1 | BIOL1003 Biology 1: Evolution, Ecology and Genetics 6 units | BIOL1004 Biology 2: Molecular and Cell Biology 6 units | LING1001 Introduction to the Study of Language 6 units | Major 1000 level Course 6 units |
| CHEM1101 Chemistry 1 6 units | CHEM1201 Chemistry 2 6 units | Linguistics Course 6 units | Major 1000 level Course 6 units | |
| Year 2 | BIOL2161 Genes: Replication and Expression 6 units | BIOL2162 Molecular Gene Technology 6 units | Minor 1000 level Course 6 units | Major 2000/3000 level Course 6 units |
| BIOL2171 Biochemistry and Nutrition 6 units | BIOL2142 General Microbiology 6 units | LANG Course 6 units | Major 2000/3000 level Course 6 units | |
| Year 3 | BIOL2202 Experimental Design and Analysis in Biology 6 units | LAWS3104 Principles of Intellectual Property 6 units | LANG Course 6 units | Major 2000/3000 level Course 6 units |
| 3000 level science course 6 units | Elective course 6 units | Minor 1000 level Course 6 units | Major 2000/3000 level Course 6 units | |
| Year 4 | BIOL3161 Genomics and its Applications 6 units | BIOL3191 Biology, Society and Ethics 6 units | Minor 2000 level Course 6 units | Major 2000/3000 level Course 6 units |
| 3000 level science course 6 units | Elective course 6 units | Minor 2000 level Course 6 units | Major 2000/3000 level Course 6 units |
Honours
Students who attain a sufficient standard in the pass degree may be admitted to the Honours year to become candidates for the degree with honours. See the Honours Degree listed in the [Bachelor of Science].
For information about honours, please see the School of Language Studies Honours website.
Back to the Bachelor of Biotechnology page
Algal biofuels,
drought resistant crops and bionic eyes may sound like things of the distant
future, but these are just some of the projects our biotechnologists are
working on today.
Biotechnology is a fast moving field where scientists use living organisms and
their products, to solve real world problems facing modern society. This
exciting field has broad applications in medicine, biology, agriculture, manufacturing,
renewable energy and engineering.
You will learn the foundations of biology, from genes through to ecology, while
examining important questions about ethics and intellectual property.
An ANU Bachelor of Biotechnology gives you the knowledge to develop the fuel
sources, foods and medical treatments of the future, while teaching you to
think ethically about how they will change our society.
This program is not available for Semester 2 commencement.
The Bachelor of
Biotechnology can also be taken as a part of many double degrees.
Single degree
- This degree requires 144 units
- A maximum of 60 units of 1000 level courses
- A minimum of 36 units 3000 level Science courses
- Other courses from Science or another ANU College (maximum non-science allowed 48 units)
Double degree
- This degree requires 96 units Science courses
- A maximum of 36 units of 1000 level Science courses
- A minimum of 36 units 3000 level Science courses
- Other courses from Science
About this degree
Single degree
In a Bachelor of Biotechnology single degree program you will study a total of 144 units. Typically you will take 4 courses per semester (total of 24 units) as a full time student giving you a total of 24 courses across your whole degree.
You will need to complete a minimum of 16 science courses (96 units) but will also get to choose eight courses (48 units) from other ANU Colleges. You can try a range of courses or take a major or minor in a non-Science subject, such as history or marketing. The choice is yours.
Double degree
In a Bachelor of Biotechnology double degree program you will study a total of 96 units. Typically you will take 4 courses per semester (total of 24 units) as a full time student giving you a total of 16 courses across your whole degree. However, for each semester you are likely to take 2 courses from your Biotechnology degree and then 2 courses from the other half of your double degree – still a total of 4 courses a semester.
Enrolment Status
It is possible to enrol in fewer courses per semester but it will take you longer to finish your program and get your degree. If you are an international student you must always be enrolled full-time in 24 units each semester.
- You need to enrol in courses for both First Semester and Second Semester.
- You can’t study more than four courses (24 units) per semester, eight for the year.
- You may take
1000-level courses later in your program.
But remember you can’t count more than ten 1000-level courses (60 units)
towards your single degree or six 1000-level courses (36 units) towards your
Biotechnology half of the double degree.
Electives
To find 1000-level
courses, use the catalogue finder. Remember you can choose up to 8
courses from another ANU College if you are undertaking the single Bachelor of
Biotechnology program.
Study Options
Bachelor of Biotechnology - single degree
This is a typical study pattern for the first year of a student undertaking a Bachelor of Biotechnology.Study Options
| Year 1 48 units | CHEM1101 Chemistry 1 6 units | BIOL1003 Biology 1: Evolution, Ecology and Genetics 6 units | Science or non-science course 6 units | Science or non-science course 6 units |
| CHEM1201 Chemistry 2 6 units | BIOL1004 Biology 2: Molecular and Cell Biology 6 units | Science or non-science course 6 units | Science or non-science course 6 units |
Bachelor of Biotechnology - double degree
This is a typical study pattern for the first year of a student undertaking a Bachelor of Biotechnology (degree A) with another three year degree, such as the Bachelor of Arts (degree B). Please note that for some double degrees (e.g. with Bachelor of Engineering) you may only be able to take one course in semester 1 for your science degree. In these circumstances it is recommended that in your first year you take CHEM1101, CHEM1201 and BIOL1004. You can then take BIOL1003 in your second year of study.Study Options
| Year 1 48 units | CHEM1101 Chemistry 1 6 units | BIOL1003 Biology 1: Evolution, Ecology and Genetics 6 units | Degree B Course 6 units | Degree B Course 6 units |
| CHEM1201 Chemistry 2 6 units | BIOL1004 Biology 2: Molecular and Cell Biology 6 units | Degree B Course 6 units | Degree B Course 6 units |
Academic Advice
For further information you can:
- Find information here http://biology.anu.edu.au/ or
- Download the First
Year Science Guide
- Email science.enquiries@anu.edu.au, or
- Come and talk to someone face-to-face. You can make an appointment with an academic advisor by emailing science.enquiries@anu.edu.au or phoning 6125 2809.
Do you want to talk to someone before enrolling?
Contact Science.Enquiries@anu.edu.au
Single degree
Three years full time (144 units) - 4 courses per semester (24 units)
A maximum of 60 units of 1000 level courses
One of the following language majors (48 units):
• Ancient Greek
• Arabic
• Chinese Language
• French Language and Culture
• German Language and Culture
• Hindi Language
• Indonesian Language
• Italian Language and Culture
• Japanese Language
• Korean Language
• Latin
• Persian
• Sanskrit Language
• Spanish Language and Culture
• Thai Language
• Turkish Language
• Urdu Language
• Vietnamese Language
One of the following language minors (24 units):
• Advanced French Studies
• Advanced German Studies
• Advanced Italian Studies
• Advanced Spanish Studies
• Ancient Greek
• Arabic
• Chinese Language
• Classical Chinese
• French Language and Culture
• German Language and Culture
• Hindi Language
• Indonesian Language
• Italian Language and Culture
• Japanese Language
• Japanese Linguistics
• Korean Language
• Latin
• Russian
• Persian
• Sanskrit Language
• Spanish Language and Culture
• Thai Language
• Turkish
• Urdu Language
• Vietnamese Language
Compulsory course - LING1001 - Introduction to the Study of Language (6 units)
One 6 unit course from the Linguistics major (in addition to LING1001)
12 units from any of the following subject areas (in addition to the requirements from the above):
• ANCH - Ancient History
• ARAB - Arabic
• ARTH - Art History
• ASIA - Asian Studies
• BURM - Burmese
• CHIN - Chinese
• CLAS - Classics
• EURO - European Studies
• FILM - Film Studies
• FREN - French
• GERM - German
• HIND - Hindi
• HIST - History
• INDN - Indonesian
• ITAL - Italian
• JPNS - Japanese
• JAVA - Javanese
• KORE - Korean
• LANG - Language Studies
• LAOT - Laotian
• LING - Linguistics
• MEAS - Middle Eastern and Central Asian Studies
• PASI - Pacific Languages
• PERS - Persian
• PHIL - Philosophy
• POLS - Political Science
• RUSS - Russian
• SKRT - Sanskrit
• SPAN - Spanish
• SOCY - Sociology
• TETM - Tetum
• THAI - Thai
• TURK - Turkish
• URDU - Urdu
• VIET - Vietnamese
Eight Electives from across the ANU (48 units)
Double degree
• This degree requires 96 units
• A maximum of 36 units of 1000 level courses
One of the following language majors (48 units):
• Ancient Greek
• Arabic
• Chinese Language
• French Language and Culture
• German Language and Culture
• Hindi Language
• Indonesian Language
• Italian Language and Culture
• Japanese Language
• Korean Language
• Latin
• Persian
• Sanskrit Language
• Spanish Language and Culture
• Thai Language
• Turkish Language
• Urdu Language
• Vietnamese Language
One of the following language minors (24 units):
• Advanced French Studies
• Advanced German Studies
• Advanced Italian Studies
• Advanced Spanish Studies
• Ancient Greek
• Arabic
• Chinese Language
• Classical Chinese
• French Language and Culture
• German Language and Culture
• Hindi Language
• Indonesian Language
• Italian Language and Culture
• Japanese Language
• Japanese Linguistics
• Korean Language
• Latin
• Russian
• Persian
• Sanskrit Language
• Spanish Language and Culture
• Thai Language
• Turkish
• Urdu Language
• Vietnamese Language
Compulsory course - LING1001 - Introduction to the Study of Language (6 units)
One 6 unit course from the Linguistics major (in addition to LING1001)
12 units from any of the following subject areas (in addition to the requirements from the above):
• ANCH - Ancient History
• ARAB - Arabic
• ARTH - Art History
• ASIA - Asian Studies
• BURM - Burmese
• CHIN - Chinese
• CLAS - Classics
• EURO - European Studies
• FILM - Film Studies
• FREN - French
• GERM - German
• HIND - Hindi
• HIST - History
• INDN - Indonesian
• ITAL - Italian
• JPNS - Japanese
• JAVA - Javanese
• KORE - Korean
• LANG - Language Studies
• LAOT - Laotian
• LING - Linguistics
• MEAS - Middle Eastern and Central Asian Studies
• PASI - Pacific Languages
• PERS - Persian
• PHIL - Philosophy
• POLS - Political Science
• RUSS - Russian
• SKRT - Sanskrit
• SPAN - Spanish
• SOCY - Sociology
• TETM - Tetum
• THAI - Thai
• TURK - Turkish
• URDU - Urdu
• VIET - Vietnamese
About this degree
Single degree
In a Bachelor of Languages degree program you will study a total of 144 units. Typically you will take 4 courses per semester (total of 24 units) as a full time student giving you a total of 24 (6-unit) courses across your whole degree.
You'll need to take one language major (8 courses), one language minor (4 courses), take two courses from the Linguistics major, one of which must be LING1001 and take two courses (12 units) from the following subject areas - Ancient History, Arabic, Art History Asian Studies, Burmese, Chinese, Classics, European Studies, Film Studies, French, German, Hindi, History, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Javanese, Korean, Language Studies, Laotian, Linguistics, Middle Eastern and Central Asian Studies, Pacific Languages, Persian, Philosophy, Political Science, Russian, Sanskrit, Spanish, Tetum, Thai, Turkish, Urdu, Vietnamese. You'll also get to choose eight electives from courses right across ANU. You can use these electives to try a range of courses or to take a major or minor in a non-Arts subject.
Double degree
In a Bachelor of Languages degree program you will study a total of 96 units. Typically you will take 4 courses per semester (total of 24 units) as a full time student giving you a total of 16 courses across your whole degree. However, for each semester you are likely to take 2 courses from your Bachelor of Languages degree and then 2 courses from the other half of your double degree – still a total of 4 courses a semester.
You'll need to take one language major (8 courses), one language minor
(4 courses), take two courses from the Linguistics major, one of which
must be LING1001 and take two courses (12 units) from the following
subject areas - Ancient History, Arabic, Art History Asian Studies,
Burmese, Chinese, Classics, European Studies, Film Studies, French,
German, Hindi, History, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Javanese, Korean,
Language Studies, Laotian, Linguistics, Middle Eastern and Central
Asian Studies, Pacific Languages, Persian, Philosophy, Political
Science, Russian, Sanskrit, Spanish, Tetum, Thai, Turkish, Urdu,
Vietnamese.
Enrolment Status
While it's possible to enrol in fewer courses per semester, which is called studying part-time, it will take you longer to finish your program and get your degree. If you are an international student you must always be full-time.
• A course (usually 6 units) can only be counted towards one major or minor.
• You need to enrol in courses for both First Semester and Second Semester.
• You can’t study more than four courses (24 units) per semester, eight for the year.
• You need to enrol in courses for your chosen language major
• You need to enrol in courses for your chosen language minor
You may take 1000-level courses later in your program. But remember you can’t count more than ten 1000-level courses (60 units) towards your single degree or six 1000-level courses (36 units) towards your Bachelor of Languages half of the double degree
Important things to keep in mind when choosing your 1000-level courses
When you enrol for the first time you will study ‘1000-level’ courses. These courses have ‘1’ as the first number in their course code, such as ARTS1234.
Majors and Minors
See available majors and minors for this program
You will need to enrol in:
Courses for both First Semester and Second Semester
Two 1000-level courses (12 units) from one of the language majors (if your chosen major is Chinese or Japanese, you will need to enrol in the four courses (24 units) in your first year).
Two 1000-level courses from one of the language minors
LING1001 - Introduction to the Study of Language
Two 1000-level elective courses (except if you are enrolling in Chinese or Japanese (12 units)
I have chosen a major (other than Chinese or Japanese) from the approved above list. How do I choose the two 1000-level courses for my major?
• All of these approved majors have only two 1000-level courses available, one in First Semester and one in Second Semester. You should enrol in both of these courses. If you have studied a language previously you will need to take a Language Placement Test before enrolling in your chosen language for 2014.
If I have chosen to complete a Chinese major or Japanese major, how do I choose the four 1000-level courses for my major?
For a Chinese major you should enrol in:
• CHIN1012 - Modern Chinese 1A: Spoken Chinese in First Semester
• CHIN1013 - Modern Chinese 1B: Written Chinese in First Semester
• CHIN2022 - Modern Chinese 2A: Spoken Chinese in Second Semester
• CHIN2023 - Modern Chinese 2B: Written Chinese in Second Semester
For a Japanese major you should enrol in:
• JPNS1012 - Spoken Japanese 1 in First Semester
• JPNS1014 - Written Japanese A in First Semester
• JPNS1013 - Spoken Japanese 2 in Second Semester
• JPNS1015 - Written Japanese B in Second Semester
(If you have studied Chinese or Japanese previously you will need to take a Language Placement Test to determine the level of courses you should enrol in for 2014)
How do I choose 1000-level courses for my minor?
If your chosen language minor has 1000-level courses listed, you should choose these courses; typically there will be no choice as there are only two 1000-level courses offered.
If you have studied a language previously you will need to take a Language Placement Test to determine the level of courses you should enrol in for 2014.
Electives
Single Degree
While you only need to enrol in courses for a language major, a language minor, and the compulsory course LING1001, you can use your electives to enrol in 1000-level courses for other Arts majors or minors. That way you keep your options open. Once you've selected courses for the major you should choose electives
Study Options
Bachelor of Languages - Single Degree
This is a typical study pattern for the first year of a student undertaking a Bachelor of Languages.Study Options
| Year 1 48 units | Major 1000 level Course 6 units | Minor 1000 level Course 6 units | LING1001 Introduction to the Study of Language 6 units | Elective 1000 level Course 6 units |
| Major 1000 level Coure 6 units | Minor 1000 level Course 6 units | Art Elective 1000 level Course 6 units | Elective 1000 level Course 6 units |
Bachelor of Languages - Double Degree
Study Options
| Year 1 48 units | Major 1000 level Course 6 units | Minor 1000 level Course 6 units | Degree B 6 units | Degree B 6 units |
| Major 1000 level Course 6 units | Minor 1000 level Course 6 units | Degree B 6 units | Degree B 6 units |
Do you want to talk to someone before enrolling?
Contact students.CASS@anu.edu.au