Monash University Handbook 2010 Undergraduate - Course

3523 - Bachelor of Science (Biotechnology) and Bachelor of Science (Medical Bioscience)

NOTE: This course has been updated - please refer to the Undergraduate handbook change register for details.

This course entry should be read in conjunction with information provided in the 'Faculty information' section of this Handbook by the Faculty of Science

Managing faculty	Science
Abbreviated title	BSc(Bio)/BSc(MedBio)
Total credit points required	192
Standard duration of study (years)	4 years FT, 8 years PT
Study mode and location	On-campus (Sunway)
Contact details	scienceinquiries@sci.monash.edu.my
Course coordinator	Dr Emily Goh Joo Kheng

Notes

The maximum time for completion of the course is 10 years, including any periods of intermission. Students cannot take additional units that exceed the 192 credit points required for the course. Students wishing to take additional units can only do so on a single subject basis (full-fee paying basis) with the approval of the faculty.
This course has compulsory off-campus placement requirements.

Description

This double-degree program provides the opportunity to combine studies in biotechnology with medical bioscience. Upon completion of this course, students will have knowledge of science across a range of disciplines with a high level of understanding and appreciation in a broad spectrum of areas relating to medical bioscience and biotechnology, with an emphasis on aspects of human health in tropical regions. Graduates will have the skills to utilise sophisticated equipment to effectively communicate, liaise and cooperate with others in a multidisciplinary setting and to work within and contribute to a team environment, particularly in the field of patient care.

Objectives

Refer to the Bachelor of Science (Biotechnology) entry at http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/courses/2006.html and Bachelor of Science (Medical Bioscience) entry at http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/courses/3522.html.

Fieldwork

Students must undergo industrial training at stage three of the course via a professional attachment to a clinical or medical laboratory as part of the course requirements.

Structure

Students must complete a program of study including, including 156 points of core units plus 36 points of elective studies. The elective units may be chosen from any faculty at Sunway, including units offered for other science courses. All units are 6 points unless otherwise indicated.

Requirements

Students complete the following:

ANT2331 Introduction to anatomy and medical terminology
BIO1011 Biology I
BIO1022 Biology II
BTH1802 Fundamentals of biotechnology
BTH2732 Recombinant DNA technology
BTH2741 Biochemistry
BTH2752 Cellular metabolism
BTH2820 Crop science
BTH3741 Medical cell biology
BTH3752 Molecular biology and biotechnology
BTH3820 Plant biotechnology
CHM1011 Chemistry
CHM1022 Chemistry
CHM2741 Instrumental techniques
GEN2041 Foundations of genetics
GEN3030 Genetics of development
GEN3040 Genomics and molecular genetics
MIC2011 Introduction to microbiology and microbial biotechnology
SCI1020 Introduction to statistical reasoning
SCI2010 The practice and application of science
SCI3716 Laboratory and workplace management
6 points of level one psychology
6 points of level two physiology

At least three of:

BTH3722 Medical microbiology
IMM3802 Essentials of applied immunology
MBS3010 Population health and healthcare
PHA3801 Principles of pharmacology

Students also complete additional elective units to take the total credit points to 192.

Note: Students must complete:

at least 36 points of science units at level one and at least 24 points of science units at level three
no more than 60 points of level one units overall.

Alternative exit(s)

Students may graduate with either of the single degrees in this course following completion of at least 144 points and all core units of the relevant degree.

Award(s)

Bachelor of Science (Biotechnology)

Bachelor of Science (Medical Bioscience)