Course code: 3505 * Course abbreviation: BSc(Biotech)(Hons) * Total credit points required: 48 * 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time
On-campus (Malaysia)
This course provides a fourth year of advanced study and research training for students who have completed a Bachelor of Science (Biotechnology). The BSc(Biotech)(Hons) program is designed to prepare graduates for scientifically oriented careers or for entry to postgraduate candidature for students with sufficiently good results.
Students who have successfully qualified for the BSc pass degree, or equivalent, with a high level of academic achievement may apply to enter. Students in science double degrees must have completed at least 144 points of their studies including all core requirements of one of the science degrees before they may apply for entry to honours. To be eligible for entry into the honours year, students must obtain a distinction grade average (70%) or above in 24 points of studies in relevant units at level three. These 24 points of studies will normally include at least 18 points of units in the area of study in which they wish to undertake honours. Students who have obtained an average of 65% to 69% in their main third-year sequence may also be eligible for consideration if they have also obtained an average of at least 65% in their remaining level-three units and the relevant head of school supports their application.
The specific requirements for the award of a degree with honours is dependant on the field of study but in general will include advanced coursework and specified assessment tasks, a thesis component and seminars/oral presentations.
Approved candidates complete the units:
These units consist of advanced-level coursework offered as discrete units and a research project completed with supervision by an academic staff member of the School of Arts and Sciences. The research project will culminate in the submission of a dissertation and an oral presentation.
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