University of Technology Sydney
Bachelor of Molecular Biotechnology
New South Wales, Australia
Level
Bachelors Pass
Duration
3F/6P
Campus
City (NSW)
Intl. Tuition
Fee not confirmed
Home Tuition
A$9,880 (maximum student contribution 2027 (indicative))
Intake
2027-02-15
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Course Overview
Bachelor of Molecular Biotechnology at University of Technology Sydney in New South Wales, Australia is a bachelors pass programme designed to give you both rigorous academic grounding and exposure to current practice in the field.
- Study with academics who are active researchers and industry practitioners, with regular contact through seminars, tutorials, and project work.
- Develop core knowledge in your first year before specialising through optional modules in later years tailored to your interests and career goals.
- Build practical, transferable skills — analysis, communication, teamwork, and project delivery — that employers across sectors actively look for.
- Access dedicated employability support including internships, placements, alumni mentoring, and a careers service that connects students to graduate roles.
- Join a global student community with extracurricular societies, sports, volunteering, and study-abroad opportunities to round out your university experience.
The University at a Glance
Student Population
50,257
Staff Ratio
37.7:1
International
26.0%
Career Prospects
Employment Rate
72.0%
of graduates employed
Costs & Living
Course Curriculum
Year 1
- Foundations of Bachelor of Molecular Biotechnology
- Academic and Research Skills
- Quantitative Methods
- Introduction to Theory and Practice
- Optional language or breadth module.
Year 2
- Intermediate Bachelor of Molecular Biotechnology topics
- Applied Methods and Tools
- Group Project
- Two optional pathway modules
- Career and Industry Insights.
Year 3
- Advanced Bachelor of Molecular Biotechnology
- Independent Dissertation or Capstone Project
- Two specialist optional modules aligned with your interests
- Employability and Professional Development.
Entry Requirements
Subjects
- Applicants with recent secondary education Assumed knowledge: Mathematics Advanced, any 2 units of English, any 2 units of science.
- Recommended studies: Mathematics Extension 1.
- Other applicants Optional aptitude assessment: UTS Science believes that some applicants may have an aptitude for scientific study that is not reflected in their HSC results.
- The aptitude assessment is an opportunity for students to demonstrate their potential, and possibly secure an offer to study at UTS Science.
- The assessment is designed to assess applicants’ analytical and critical thinking skills.
- Much like the STAT test, it is not a knowledge-based assessment and there is no need to study for it.
- Applicants who wish to commence study can register to participate in the UTS Science Aptitude test .
- Statement of service: Applicants are advised to complete the employment question on their UAC application and provide statements of service to UAC, as an adjustment of up to five points to their selection rank may be awarded on the basis of relevant employment experience.
- Applicants must meet the UTS minimum matriculation requirements in order for their employment experience to be assessed, and their documented employment experience must be at least one full-time year or greater.
Source: CourseSeeker (Australian Government), retrieved September 2026. Always confirm the current requirements with the university.
Assessment Methods
Assessment is varied across the programme and may include: Written examinations across foundational modules; Coursework essays and analytical reports; Group and individual projects with presentations; Practical lab, studio, or fieldwork assessments where relevant; A final-year dissertation or capstone project that lets you specialise in a topic of your choice.
Campus & City Life
Student Population
50,257
Total students
Staff Ratio
38:1
Students per staff
International Students
26%
Of student body
University Stats
Career & Outcomes
Graduate Employment
72%
Employed after graduation