Bachelor of Science (Genetics and Genomics)

Overview

Duration:
 3 years fulltime
 
Mode:
 On campus, full or part time *
 
Workload:
 Normal workload expectations are a minimum of 10 hours per week for every subject, including class contact hours, preparation and time spent on assessment tasks.
 
Type:
 Undergraduate
 
Credit points:
 72 credit points o
 
Mid-year entry:
 Yes
 
Prerequisite/s:
 English, Chemistry and Maths B
 
Campus:
 Townsville; Cairns (first year only)
 
Faculty:
 Science and Engineering
 
QTAC code:
 316061 Townsville; 326061 Cairns
 

* Duration: Part-time study is available to domestic students only.

o Credit points: Represent the combined value of individual subjects in a degree. One subject usually constitutes three credit points.
 

Structure

Disclaimer - The list of subjects below is correct for 2008, but may change for 2009. Prospective students should contact the University to confirm admission requirements and the availability of courses.

Townsville

Level 1

BM1000:03 Introductory Biochemistry and Microbiology

BZ1001:03 Fundamentals of Biology

Plus

18 credit points satisfying the Award Requirements for the Bachelor of Science.

Students will find MA1401:03 and PH1001:03 useful for background knowledge within the Genetics and Genomics major.

Note: CH1001:03 and CH1002:03 are prerequisites for level 2 BC2013:03 and BC2023:03.

Level 2

BC2013:03 Principles of Biochemistry

BC2023:03 Molecular Genetics

BZ2420:03 Genetics for Biology

Plus

15 credit points satisfying the Award Requirements for the Bachelor of Science.

Note: BC2024:03 is a prerequisite for level 3 subjects BC3102:03 and GG3201:03. BZ2440:03 is a prerequisite for BZ3450:03. BS2001:03 is a prerequisite for AQ3004:03.

Level 3

BZ3450:03 Ecological and Conservation Genetics

GG3101:03 Advanced Genetics and Genomics

Plus

a minimum of 6 credit points selected from:

AQ3004:03 Aquaculture: Genetics and Stock Improvement

BC3201:03 Biotechnology

GG3102:03 Molecular Cell Biology

GG3202:03 Special Topics in Genetics

Plus

remaining subjects to satisfying the Award Requirements for the Bachelor of Science.

Honours

Level 4 (Honours students only)

GG4011:12 Honours in Genetics (Part 1 of 2)

GG4012:12 Honours in Genetics (Part 2 of 2)

Career Opportunities

A broad range of research projects, emerging biotechnology industries, health diagnostics and pharmaceutical companies now rely heavily on genetic and genomic methods. These areas are experiencing unprecedented growth internationally in both academic and private enterprise arenas. Employers seek graduates with a sound grounding in the latest techniques and developments in this field. Combined with other qualifications, including joint degrees, other employment opportunities also exist in: genetic counselling; patent attorney; secondary school teaching; and bio-process engineering.

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