Place yourself at the forefront of innovation with the ANU Bachelor of Biotechnology.

Biotechnology is about applying new technologies to agriculture, food and medicine production, and environmental problems in the context of research, industry and the applied health sciences.

In this cutting-edge degree, you’ll learn the foundations of biology such as molecular and cellular biology, biotechnology and microbiology, as well as contemporary topics such as societal and ethical issues of biotechnology and intellectual property.

Learning Outcomes

understand and evaluate the significance of biotechnological discoveries in educational and professional contexts;

1. apply a range of technological skills and laboratory techniques to addressing specific problems in the field of biological research;
2. use a range of analytical techniques for the interpretation of biological data to address specific hypotheses;
3. convey and relate professional and disciplinary information and ideas to diverse audiences in effective and appropriate ways;
4. function in public and professional situations as an interpreter of biotechnological information in the public domain;
5. exercise personal, professional and social responsibility as a global citizen.

• Academic/Official Transcripts
• Language Proficiency
• Passport or Visa Documents
• Work Experience Documents (If applicable)

To be admitted to an undergraduate coursework degree, you need to meet the University's minimum academic requirement through your senior secondary studies, 

Or 

After having completed one year of an Australian Bachelor Degree or other qualification accepted by ANU as comparable to an Australian Bachelor Degree as per the Australian Qualification Framework.

Prerequisites

ACT: Chemistry (Major); 

NSW:  Chemistry or equivalent.

Students who do not meet the chemistry requirement may be admitted into the program via a different pathway. Students who:

• Commence the Bachelor of Science program after completion of the chemistry bridging course available in February through the ANU Research School of Chemistry (or equivalent) and complete CHEM1101 and BIOL1003, may then apply to transfer to the Bachelor of Biotechnology.

China:

Gaokao:

Shanghai : 462  (70%)     Jiangsu (prior to 2021): 336  (70%)         Hainan (prior to 2021): 630 (70%)             Other provinces: 525 (70%)

India:

Indian School Certificate ISC 9: 84%                             India AISSC 9 (best 4 subjects): 13

Foundation Studies 

Foundation Studies is for students who have not studied an Australian Year 12 curriculum. It has been designed to give you the right academic preparation for the ANU Bachelor degree you want to study. 

Compulsory courses include academic English, plus mathematics or research skills. You will receive about 20 hours of face-to-face class time per week. 

Over 90 per cent of Foundation Studies graduates receive an offer or conditional offer for an ANU Bachelor Degree. To be eligible for Foundation Studies, you must have completed an international equivalent to Australian Year 11.