In this course students will learn how to apply the techniques and scientific principles of microbiology, molecular biology, biochemistry and immunology, across industries including chemical engineering, medicine, agriculture and the environment. Students also get opportunity to explore the chemical and molecular processes involved in genetic engineering, fermentation and separation technology and learn how to apply them to the commercial sector.As one of the first of its kind in Australia, our biotechnology course has had time to develop into one of the countries strongest practically-balanced degree. This means much of your learning and experience will be gained through hands-on, laboratory-based class-work and fieldwork. This course will help students to discover how biotechnology can be applied across industry and processes such as: brewing, viticulture or cheese-making, the production of antibiotics and enzymes, for creating diagnostic medical kits and antibodies,bio-waste energy production, and, improving plant and animal productivity.