YOUR GUIDE TO SCIENCE MAJORS
Within the Bachelor of Science, at least eight units will make up your Science major. You’ ll also have eight units of free electives, which offer you the flexibility to shape your course in a number of different ways – such as extending your major to add depth, adding a second major or a minor from the same or another course, or studying a range of units from across the University.
APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY
Microorganisms are everywhere in the environment and play a key role in the many countless natural processes. In this course of study, you will explore the structure of microorganisms and their way of life, their interactions with humans and other living organisms, and their role and interactions with the environment – both in beneficial and harmful ways.
You will learn how beneficial microorganisms are harnessed to develop products, processes, or as solutions in various industries like medicine, agriculture, biomedical science, biotechnology, ecology, environmental management, food fermentation, food safety, and pharmaceutical. For harmful microorganisms, you will have a better understanding of control measures in addressing emerging health challenges, such as influenza outbreaks, SARS, Ebola, and the increasing antibiotic resistance in medically important bacteria.
At the core of this major is the focus on microorganisms and their interactions on how microbes can drive groundbreaking advancements in various industries.
YEAR 2 / LEVEL 2 UNITS
• Fundamentals of microbiology
• Recombinant DNA technology
• Scientific practice and communication
• One level 2 or 3 science unit
• Four elective units.
YEAR 3 / LEVEL 3 UNITS
• Environmental microbiology
• Food and industrial microbiology
• Two units from: – Medical microbiology – Molecular biology and biotechnology – Science in action research project
• Two level 2 or 3 science units
• Two elective units.
CAREER OPTIONS
• Clinical, veterinary, food, industrial or environmental microbiologist
• Patent officer
• Research scientist
• Technical brewer
• Quality controller.
BIOTECHNOLOGY
Biotechnology is the study of using living organisms and biological systems to develop technological applications and solutions. It allows you to explore advancements in science and technology to manage global challenges, develop innovative solutions and improve the quality of life for people worldwide.
This program builds a solid foundation in the basic sciences focussing on essential laboratory skills such as instrumentation, experimental design and data analysis, biochemical and microbiological techniques, and recombinant DNA technology.
You will learn genetics, genomics, plant biotechnology, environmental biotechnology, ethics and regulation, which are crucial for the rapidly growing biotech industries worldwide. You will also develop scientific communication skills with practical classes that offer hands-on experience to enhance your laboratory skills.
This major offers a fulfilling pathway for those passionate about pushing the boundaries of scientific knowledge and making a positive impact on society.
YEAR 2 / LEVEL 2 UNITS
• Foundations of genetics
• Recombinant DNA technology
• Scientific practice and communication
• One level 2 or 3 science unit
• Four elective units.
YEAR 3 / LEVEL 3 UNITS
• Laboratory and workplace management
• Medical and forensic genetics
• Two units from: – Plant biotechnology – Genomics and its applications – Molecular biology and biotechnology – Science in action research project
• Two level 2 or 3 science units
• Two elective units.
CAREER OPTIONS
• Biotechnology product developer
• Geneticist
• Hospital or medical laboratory technician
• Instrument specialist
• Intellectual property officer
• Pharmaceutical and product manufacturer
• Policy office
• Process control specialist.
FOOD SCIENCE AND BUSINESS
Food science and business is an interdisciplinary major combining food production and business insights. It bridges the gap between creating nutritious, safe, affordable, and sustainable food products and bringing them to the global market. You will learn the fundamentals of food and sensory science, food chemistry, food bioprocess, food processing, food product development and food safety and quality management.
Choose from three streams – digital marketing, strategic marketing, or management – to enhance your farm-to-market skills and master key marketing, management, or digital marketing concepts to respond to market challenges while meeting shareholder expectations.
CORE UNITS
• Chemistry 2 advanced( Level 1)
• Fundamentals of food and sensory science( Level 1)
• Food chemistry( Level 2)
• Food bioprocess technology( Level 2)
• Food processing( Level 3)
• Food product development( Level 3)
• Food safety and quality management( Level 3).
BUSINES STREAMS( Choose one) Digital marketing
• Marketing fundamentals( Level 1)
• Introduction to digital marketing( Level 2)
• Search engine marketing( Level 2)
• AI in marketing( Level 3)
• Social media marketing( Level 3).
Management
• Introduction to management( Level 1)
• International business( Level 2)
• Human resource management( Level 2)
• Strategic management( Level 3)
• Organisational behaviour and changes( Level 3).
Strategic marketing
• Marketing fundamentals( Level 1)
• Consumer behaviour( Level 2)
• Integrated marketing communication( Level 2)
• International marketing( Level 3)
• Strategic branding( Level 3).
YEAR 2 AND 3 / LEVEL 2 AND 3 UNITS
• Scientific practice and communication
• Six elective units.
CAREER OPTIONS
• Food entrepreneur
• Business development manager
• Food product development scientist
• Food production manager
• Food safety specialist.
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