Bachelor of Molecular Biotechnology

By 2031, the global biotechnology market is expected to be valued at US$53.7 billion - which means over the coming decade, skilled biotech professionals will be more in demand than ever. Students passionate about using science to transform human and environmental outcomes can take their place in this rapidly expanding field.

At its core, biotechnology is about manipulating the cellular and molecular processes of living organisms. With a unique hands-on learning style, UTS Bachelor of Molecular Biotechnology students work at the intersection of emerging technology and medical or environmental science to drive new innovations in human and planetary health.

Why UTS Science?

UTS Science, one of Australia's leading university science faculties, is committed to scientific advancement that creates a more sustainable world. When students study with UTS, they join a university that delivers global impact in STEM education and research and a faculty that produces scientists with the power to transform the profession.

Course features

• Complete a series of common core subjects that underpin all undergraduate UTS Science degrees. Data, Design and Decisions and Scientific Perspectives for Global Issues are designed to equip students with a toolkit of technical and workplace skills, preparing them to thrive both at and after uni.
• Choice of major:
  • Medical Biotechnology: Study the key scientific disciplines that underpin the medical biotech field - molecular biology, microbiology, pharmacology, human genetics, and immunology - with a major that's all about the application of biotechnology to human health. Students explore specialist subjects in areas like medical devices and bioprocessing and get hands-on with the cutting-edge molecular tools and techniques that define the modern biotech industry. By the time students graduate, they have the practical skills and theoretical knowledge to shape the future of medical diagnosis and treatment.
  • Environmental Biotechnology: This major prepares students to harness biological technologies and methods to address pressing environmental issues, including pollution mitigation, environmental remediation, renewable energy generation, biosecurity, and biomass production. Through a combination of hard science and specialist environmental subjects, graduates emerge ready to contribute to products and processes that preserve and care for our planet.
• Free electives: Students can customise the degree to suit their personal or career aspirations. Enrol in an international exchange, pursue a professional internship, or tailor the degree with a choice of subjects from any UTS faculty.
• Cross-disciplinary expertise: UTS Science curriculum goes beyond scientific and technical skills development. With subjects in biobusiness and intellectual property commercialisation, students also explore the commercial and ethical impacts of biotechnology in the world beyond the lab.

Biotechnology is a global field - and Australia is one of the world's leading locations for biotech companies. Whether graduates want to work overseas or pursue local opportunities, the UTS Bachelor of Molecular Biotechnology can supercharge their career prospects.

Career options depend on the choice of major:

Students must complete a total of 144 credit points, made up of 54 credit points of core subjects, a 66-credit-point major and 24 credit points of electives.

Students studying this course have an opportunity to undertake an internship subject and receive academic credit for their placement off campus (an external business or research institute) or on campus (UTS research institutes or departments), in a capacity relevant to their academic studies.