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undergraduate

Degree

Bachelor of Biotechnology

Course code: #10981

undergraduate

Degree

Bachelor of Biotechnology

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2022)

    $42,340 AUD

  • Application fee

    Free

  • Duration

    3 years

  • PSW

    3 years

  • Min GPA

    60.66 out of 100

  • CRICOS code

    059879B

Highlights
Work Integrated Learning (WIL)

These are mandatory and all come with course.

Deadlines

Term start& deadline Deadline
Fall-February 31-January-2023 2023-01-31
Fall-February 31-January-2024 2024-01-31
Fall-February 31-January-2025 2025-01-31
Fall-February 31-January-2026 2026-01-31

Overview

Bachelor of Biotechnology

The products of biotechnology are all around us in all aspects of our everyday lives. 

As a biotechnologist, you can be right at the forefront of scientific development and the next big discovery.

Harness the natural biochemical and genetic processes of living organisms to benefit the modern world. 

This program at the University of Newcastle applies to aspects of genetic engineering, pharmaceuticals, plant and animal agriculture, conservation, food production, renewable fuel development and waste management. 

The diversity of jobs available in the biotechnology industry continues to increase.

 

Work Integrated Learning

This program features a 10-week full-time industrial placement.

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$50,209

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $8,916
Accommodation 1 bed room $7,869
Tuition 1 person $42,340

Hourly wage

Min wage

23.23 AUD / 1 hour

in Australia every student can work 48 hour per fortnight

Required documents

  • Academic transcript
  • Completion certificate
  • Evidence of English proficiency
  • Passport biometric page
  • For programs requiring work experience, a curriculum vitae (CV)/resume and/or letters of work experience are recommended.

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

6
6
listening
6
writing
6
speaking
6
reading

TOEFL

60
12
listening
21
writing
18
speaking
13
reading

PTE

50
54
listening
54
writing
54
speaking
54
reading

Cambridge

169
169
listening
169
writing
169
speaking
169
reading
Language pathway (conditional offer) is available

English language skills test equivalence:  

IELTS 6.0 with no subtest less than 6.0

TOEFL IBT: 60-78 with a Writing score of 21-23, Speaking 18-19, Reading 13-18, and Listening 12-19

PTE: 50-57 with all bands 54

Cambridge: 169 -175  with all bands 169

The University of Newcastle offers a wide range of intensive English language programs to help students achieve their goal of studying at the University of Newcastle.

Course NameDurationEntry RequirementsLead to
English Language Bridging - Elementary10 weeksIELTS 4.0Intermediate
English Language Bridging - Intermediate10 weeksIELTS 5.0Upper Intermediate
English Language Bridging - Upper-Intermediate10 weeksIELTS 5.5Advanced English 
Advanced (EAP)10 weeksIELTS 6.0Undergraduate & Postgraduate Coursework Program

Students with an offer for Undergraduate programs may enter Upper Intermediate English with an IELTS score of 5.0Upper-Intermediate

Students with an offer for Undergraduate programs may enter this course with an IELTS score of 5.5.


Academic background and requirement

Entry requirements:

Senior secondary school qualification

 

Assumed Knowledge:

  • HSC Mathematics Advanced or equivalent and
  • HSC Chemistry or equivalent

 

Recommended Studies:

  • HSC Biology or equivalent and HSC Physics or equivalent

 

GPA:

China:

  • China (Peoples’ Republic) National Entrance Examination (Gaokao):  455 out of 750  (60.66%)

India:

  • All India Senior School Certificate (CBSE): 9
  • Indian School Certificate (CISCE): 75
  • Board of Intermediate Education Andhra Pradesh - Intermediate Public Examination: 70
  • Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board - Higher Secondary Certificate Examination: 70
  • Government of Karnataka Department of Pre-University Education - Second Year PreUniversity Examination: 70

 

Foundation Studies

The University of Newcastle College of International Education Foundation Studies Program can be completed in either two or three trimesters and is designed to prepare international students for university study, both academically and socially. 

Career opportunities

  • Biochemist
  • Food Scientist
  • Forensic Biologist
  • National Park Ranger
  • Pharmaceutical Scientist
  • Reproductive Medicine Specialist

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