Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Applied Innovation
Majoring in Biotechnology
65.0
Choose your major
Applied Mathematics
Explore how mathematical and numerical methods deepen our understanding of real-world phenomena and behaviours with the Applied Mathematics major.
Biochemistry
Explore the fundamental nature of matter and how it can be applied to a range of industries and medical investigations with the Biochemistry major.
Biotechnology
Uncover a career path of enormous potential at the intersection of biology and technology and play your role in making better healthcare, products and business practices a reality.
Chemistry
Discover the myriad applications of chemistry, including forensic and environmental science, polymer formation, water analysis, creation of new materials, and agricultural and analytical chemistry.
Environmental Science
In the Environmental Science major, you’ll study the relationship between local, global, social and ecological issues as taught by leading experts in the field.
Physics
Discover classical and modern physics, astrophysics, nanoscience, experimental physics and more with a major in Physics.
Overview
Scientific advances are impossible without innovation. Get set to make a positive impact with our Victorian-first Bachelor of Science / Bachelor of Applied Innovation.
Pair your tailor-made science degree with in-demand innovation skills – like collaboration, creativity and problem-solving. Immerse yourself in multidisciplinary innovation sprints and industry-based projects. Emerge ready to make meaningful scientific change.
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Your major
Biotechnology
Uncover a career path of enormous potential at the intersection of biology and technology and play your role in making better healthcare, products and business practices a reality. Chemistry, biochemistry, microbiology and statistics all feature in this major. You’ll investigate the application of biotechnology to areas such as business, ethics and environmental science. Students who select Biotechnology as a major may not select Biochemistry as a second major.
Your industry experience
Bolster your CV with real industry experience while you study through our Work Integrated Learning programs – a guaranteed part of all our bachelor degrees. This can include placements, internships or industry-linked projects.
Skills you’ll learn
- Critical thinking
- Creative problem-solving
- Adaptability
- Understanding biomolecular structures
- Conducting laboratory experiments
- Report writing skills
Your career opportunities
- Biotechnology researcher
- Clinical biochemist
- Innovation analyst
- Strategic designer
- Diagnostic laboratory scientist
- Agricultural or environmental scientist
Key codes
International student visa
International students in Australia who hold student visas are required to study full-time and on campus. Courses that are taught entirely online are only available to international students studying outside Australia or those in Australia who are not on a student visa. Online courses are not available to international students in Australia who hold a student visa.
Why Swinburne?
Top 200 for physics
Top 200 for physical science
Top 500 for Mathematics
84.8% graduate satisfaction for overall experience