Bachelor of Science (Applied Biology, Industrial Chemistry)

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  • Objectives
    Applied Biology This degree program aims to produce high quality graduates, who can work as professional biologists, possessing advanced theoretical and practical knowledge in selected areas of applied biological sciences. The program enables students to develop a wide range of skills through a combination of theoretical and practical work, including applied problem-solving, small research projects and teamwork. Industrial Chemistry This program aims to provide graduates with a broadly based knowledge of modern chemical principles, who are also aware of the need for environmentally responsible and sustainable practices within chemical industries. The program enables students to develop a wide range of skills through a combination of theoretical and practical work, including applied problem-solving, small research projects and teamwork.
  • Entry requirements
    Domestic students - Prerequisites: English (4, SA)
  • Academic title
    Bachelor of Science (Applied Biology, Industrial Chemistry)
  • Course description

    About Science

    Applied Biology

    Biology is the scientific study of all living organisms, including human beings. It includes botany, zoology, microbiology, marine science, biochemistry and ecology. Biology is also a discipline with a broad range of applications that affect many areas of human activity. If you are interested in the fundamental questions of life, and in applying your knowledge to improve the quality of our lives and our environment, then this degree program may be for you.

    Within this program, students take a set of first year courses in biological, chemical and environmental sciences that provides the foundation for a range of advanced courses in second and third year that draw on the vocational and research strengths of the University, in areas such as aquatic biology, plant and microbial ecology and natural resource management.

    Industrial Chemistry

    Chemistry is the scientific study of the composition, properties and reactivity of matter at the atomic and molecular level. Chemistry is a discipline with a very wide range of practical and industrial applications, and plays a key role in modern life. Students who choose this program will study the fundamental principles of chemical sciences and develop their understanding of the significance of chemistry to human society.

    Within this program, students take a set of first year courses in chemical, biological and environmental sciences that provides the foundation for a range of advanced courses in second and third year, where there is a strong emphasis on analytical/forensic chemistry and modern instrumentation techniques, complemented by through laboratory/practical and research project work. This combination of hands-on experience and practical training leads to excellent employment prospects on completion of the degree program.

    Career Opportunities

    Graduates in Appied Biology will have the expertise to enter into a wide range of relevant employment fields, including public health and medicine, universities, national parks, agriculture, conservation and environmental management. Graduates in Industrial Chemistry are qualified for employment in areas as diverse as chemical and material production, agriculture, medicine, mining and metals, power industry, environmental science and ecology, food technology and forensic analysis, as well as careers in research and development in the private and public sector. The Industrial Chemistry program is fully accredited by the Royal Australian Chemical Institute. High achieving graduates can also undertake one further year of full-time study to complete an honours degree in their chosen area of specialisation and may then go on to further postgraduate study, e.g. PhD. 


    Program Structure

    To satisfy the requirements of the award, students must complete 24 courses/144 units of credit as outlined
    Foundation courses
    Course Code     Course Name
    Term 1
    CHEM11007     Introductory Concepts of Chemical Sciences
    BIOL11099      Living Systems
    ENVR11011     Fundamentals of Environmental Science
    SCIE11021      Science Concepts

    Term 2
    BIOL11100       Functional Biology
    CHEM11008     Essential Principles of Chemical Sciences
    ENVR11012      Applications of Environmental Science
    SCIE11020       Science Principles

    Level 2 courses - Term 1
    BOTN19001     Terrestrial Botany
    MBIO19003     Introductory Microbiology
    ZOOL12009     Invertebrate Zoology
    Elective     

    Level 2 courses - Term 2
    BIOL12105       Biological Experimentation
    BOTN12010      Botany of Aquatic Environments
    ZOOL19002      Chordate Zoology
    Elective     

    Level 3 courses - Term 1
    BIOL12106       Molecular Biology & Cell Culture
    BOTN13002      Plants and the Environment
    ZOOL13012      Mammalian Physiology
    ZOOL19004     Insect Biology

    Level 3 courses - Term 2
    BIOL13031       Ecology A
    MBIO13007      Microbial Ecology
    ZOOL13003      Comparative Physiology
    Elective     

    Specialisation 2: INDUSTRIAL CHEMISTRY
    Contact your Program Advisor to choose your electives.
    Foundation courses
    Course Code     Course Name
    Term 1
    CHEM11007    Introductory Concepts of Chemical Sciences
    ENVR11011     Fundamentals of Environmental Science
    BIOL11099      Living Systems
    SCIE11021      Science Concepts

    Term 2
    CHEM11008     Essential Principles of Chemical Sciences
    BIOL11100      Functional Biology
    ENVR11012     Applications of Environmental Science
    SCIE11020      Science Principles

    Advanced Courses - Term 1
    BMED19007     Forensic Chemistry
    BMED19010     Macromolecules and Cell Function
    CHEM12018     Drug Discovery
    CHEM12019     Metals in Chemistry
    CHEM19085     Environmental Chemistry

    Advanced Courses - Term 2
    CHEM12017     Industrial Chemistry
    CHEM12020     Energy and Reactivity
    CHEM13032     Research Project
    CHEM13033     Green Chemistry
    CHEM13080     Analytical Science

    Students select appropriate co-plan course plus electives to make up 24 units of credit in each term each year.

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