Biotechnology
The life-saving and groundbreaking innovations we use today like antibiotics, biofuels and biodegradable plastics are all thanks to a talented group of people who learned about biotechnology.
When you study a biotechnology degree at Swinburne, you’ll learn the fundamental processes behind living organisms, and how they can be used to create practical and commercial products and services.
In our biotech courses, we delve into the science behind the technology, including microbiology, statistics and more. We also teach you how to apply your knowledge in business, communication and analytical contexts.
Learning biotechnology gives you the skills to turn new findings into innovations that could positively change our world forever.
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Don't be put off by the whole VTAC process - it really is easier than it looks (thanks to our VTAC-TICAL Toolkit.) Inside it, you'll find 'power tools' like our Plan of VTAC web session with the experts - which we recorded recently - the ATAR calculator plus the opportunity to chat one-one-one with a course expert.
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STUDENT SUCCESS
Swinburne student awarded scholarship
Swinburne science student Denver Linklater has been awarded a prestigious 2014 New Colombo Plan scholarship. Denver received the scholarship from Australia’s Foreign Minister, Julie Bishop, and will use it to undertake a six-month internship at the BASF Global Research Centre.
The Swinburne Advantage
An undergraduate degree must be about more than just knowledge – it’s also job readiness, professional experience and access to further opportunities.
We partner with leading Australian and global organisations to offer students authentic workplace experiences. Our degrees can include placements, internships, industry-linked projects, study tours and more. This is your chance to work on real-life projects, solve day-to-day challenges in your field and gain the professional skills that put knowledge into practice. You’ll build invaluable skills and confidence, knowing you have what it takes to land a job by graduation or even before.
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FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT
Study in state-of-the-art chemistry and biotechnology laboratories
Swinburne's chemistry and biotechnology laboratories support applied and industrial research in chemistry, environmental science and biotechnology.
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