Key Program - Biotechnology
Western Sydney University
Key Program
Code:
KT3018.1
Available to students in other Western Sydney University Courses :
NO
Biotechnology harnesses microbial, plant and animal cells to produce useful goods and services, including food, drink, medicines and chemicals. Biotechnology also plays an important role in dealing with waste materials, the removal of pollutants from the environment, and microbial control of plants, pests and diseases. This degree provides multidisciplinary knowledge, practical skills and a wide range of real world applications.
Key Program
Structure
Students must satisfy the overall Bachelor of Science course rules, including the following schedule of units.
Year 1
Autumn session
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300503
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Introduction to Biotechnology
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Spring session
Choose one of
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200191
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Fundamentals of Mathematics
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And one elective
Year 2
Autumn session
And two electives
Spring session
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300646
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Principles of Biotechnology
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And two electives
Year 3
Autumn session
And one elective
Spring session
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300647
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Environmental Biotechnology
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300648
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Food and Pharmaceutical Biotechnology
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One Level 3 elective
And one elective
Sub-major elective spaces
Elective units may be used toward obtaining an additional approved sub-major (40 credit points).
Search for sub-majors
Western Sydney University offers sub-majors in a range of areas including Sustainability and Indigenous Studies.
Indigenous Australian Studies Sub-major
Indigenous Australian Creative Expressions Sub-major
Indigenous Economics Sub-major
Business Sustainability Sub-major
Students can apply for an elective major or sub-major via MySR.
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