Course code: #10981
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Imagine using living organisms to produce novel and improved products, such as creating a new vaccine or cancer drug that will save millions of lives.
When you study for a Bachelor of Biotechnology at The University of Newcastle, you will help to develop technologies that improve our communities and the health of our planet.
You might be the researcher that develops a super crop that can survive harsh climates and feed the hungry.
Biotechnology products are all around us in all aspects of our everyday lives, and with the recent development of the Covid-19 vaccines, biotechnology has reached new prominence.
As a biotechnologist, you can be at the forefront of scientific development and the subsequent significant discovery.
Biotechnology harnesses the natural biochemical and genetic processes of living organisms to benefit the modern world.
Biotechnology is currently applied in genetic engineering, human health, pharmaceuticals, plant and animal agriculture, conservation, food production, renewable fuel development and waste management.
The diversity of jobs in the biotechnology industry continues to increase rapidly, and this trend will continue throughout the 21st Century.
Apply your skills in a realistic environment by undertaking a compulsory 10-week full-time industry placement.
$50,033
| Cost of living | 1 person | $8,160 |
| Accommodation | 1 bed room | $7,900 |
| Tuition | 1 person | $42,133 |
English language skills test equivalence: IELTS 6
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 Name | Duration | Entry Requirements | Lead to |
| English Language Bridging - Elementary | 10 weeks | IELTS 4.0 | Intermediate |
| English Language Bridging - Intermediate | 10 weeks | IELTS 5.0 | Upper Intermediate |
| English Language Bridging - Upper-Intermediate | 10 weeks | IELTS 5.5 | Advanced English |
| Advanced (EAP) | 10 weeks | IELTS 6.0 | Undergraduate & 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.
Assumed Knowledge:
A sound background in mathematics and chemistry would be a strong advantage in this program.
If you have no previous knowledge of mathematics or chemistry (e.g., a good mark in Mathematics (Standard) at HSC, or equivalent), you are strongly advised to enrol in a bridging course offered by the English Language and Foundation Studies Centre.
Recommended Studies:
Entry requirements:
Admission to undergraduate degree programs usually requires successful completion of a senior secondary school qualification similar to the Higher School Certificate (HSC), the highest educational award in New South Wales schools.
Post-secondary study
Further education, like diplomas and university study, can also be assessed for admission.
China:
India:
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.
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