Postgraduate Specialisation - Biotechnology
Western Sydney University
Postgraduate Specialisation
Code:
ST3004.1
Available to students in other Western Sydney University Courses :
NO
This specialisation aims to provide advanced education in biotechnology and to prepare students for diverse careers in this field. It is designed mainly for students who have a first degree in basic biological or chemical sciences but little prior education in biotechnology. Biotechnology applies scientific and engineering principles to the processing of material by biological agents to provide goods and services. The requirements for biotechnologists are as diverse as the purposes for which microbial, plant and animal cells have been harnessed to produce food, medicines and chemicals useful to mankind. This specialisation will encourage students to actively participate in the learning process. Opportunities for student planning and development of projects based upon a strong understanding of fundamental concepts and processes will be provided. Multidisciplinary knowledge and practical skills will be integrated to provide a hands-on problem solving approach. Students enrolled in the Masters will be required to undertake a full year biotechnology research project. It is offered in both full time and part time modes with compulsory on-campus attendance required.
Postgraduate Specialisation
Structure
Master of Science (Biotechnology)
Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 80 credit points, including the units listed in the recommended sequence below.
Full-time (Start year intake)
Autumn session
|
300680
|
Biotechnology Analytical Techniques
|
|
300683
|
Principles and Practice of Biotechnology 1
|
|
300411
|
Research Methodology and Experimental Design
|
|
300687
|
Science Research Project PG
|
Spring session
|
300678
|
Advanced Analytical Techniques
|
|
300684
|
Principles & Practice of Biotechnology 2
|
|
300411
|
Research Methodology and Experimental Design
|
|
300687
|
Science Research Project PG
|
Part-time (Start year intake)
Year 1
Autumn session
|
300680
|
Biotechnology Analytical Techniques
|
|
300683
|
Principles and Practice of Biotechnology 1
|
Spring session
|
300678
|
Advanced Analytical Techniques
|
|
300684
|
Principles & Practice of Biotechnology 2
|
Year 2
Autumn session
|
300411
|
Research Methodology and Experimental Design
|
|
300687
|
Science Research Project PG
|
Spring session
|
300411
|
Research Methodology and Experimental Design
|
|
300687
|
Science Research Project PG
|
Full-time (Mid-year intake)
Spring session
|
300678
|
Advanced Analytical Techniques
|
|
300684
|
Principles & Practice of Biotechnology 2
|
|
300411
|
Research Methodology and Experimental Design
|
|
300687
|
Science Research Project PG
|
Autumn session
|
300680
|
Biotechnology Analytical Techniques
|
|
300683
|
Principles and Practice of Biotechnology 1
|
|
300411
|
Research Methodology and Experimental Design
|
|
300687
|
Science Research Project PG
|
Note: there is no exit structure available from the full-time mid year intake.
Part-time (Mid-year intake)
Year 1
Spring session
|
300678
|
Advanced Analytical Techniques
|
|
300684
|
Principles & Practice of Biotechnology 2
|
Autumn session
|
300680
|
Biotechnology Analytical Techniques
|
|
300683
|
Principles and Practice of Biotechnology 1
|
Year 2
Spring session
|
300411
|
Research Methodology and Experimental Design
|
|
300687
|
Science Research Project PG
|
Autumn session
|
300411
|
Research Methodology and Experimental Design
|
|
300687
|
Science Research Project PG
|