Work at the intersection of emerging technology and medical, environmental or food science
Biotechnology
Harness the power of cellular and molecular processes with biotechnology courses that stand out from the pack. Explore the study of tech-driven food sciences or immerse yourself in medical or environmental biotech (or both!).
How you do it is up to you — choose from specialist degrees (Bachelor of Food Science and Technology, Bachelor of Molecular Biotechnology) or a generalist science qualification that you can tailor with elective and major choices (Bachelor of Science + major).
Depending on your study plan, you’ll emerge ready to transform what and how we eat; to develop new vaccines, diagnostic tools and medicines; or to preserve our natural world by harnessing the power of natural systems.
SELECT A COURSE
Bachelor of Food Science and Technology
Bachelor of Food Science and Technology Bachelor of Business
Bachelor of Molecular Biotechnology
COMBINED DEGREES
Gain two qualifications in one when you combine your Science course with a second degree in Business, International Studies, Sustainability and Environment, Creative Intelligence and Innovation, Engineering or Law 1.
Why UTS Biotechnology?
Study at a leading university. Choose a biotech degree that’s recognised for academic excellence — UTS is ranked #1 in NSW and #2 in Australia for Biotechnology, according to the 2023 Shanghai Global Rankings of Academic Subjects.
Explore life outside the lab. Learning isn’t just about what happens in the classroom. Expand your horizons with professional internships, international exchange placements and opportunities for cross-faculty study.
Choose a growth industry. The global biotechnology market was valued at US$412 billion in 20242, while the Australian biotechnology industry has grown by 43 per cent in the last five years alone 3. Get ready to take your place in this rapidly expanding and truly international field.
Professor Garry Myers: Biotechnology has been a growth industry for probably 30 40 years students who come into biotechnology programs today are going to be reaping the benefits of that rapid expansion of investment that Australia is now making so practical scientific training is at the heart of all of our Science degrees labs are Cutting Edge
Associate Professor Kristine McGrath: UTS really focuses on students getting hands-on experience that's what UTS is known for we have academics and teaching Associates that are expert in the field and they teach these students and guide them into excelling in the studies
Professor Garry Myers: Getting smart motivated people into the position where they can do cutting head research it benefits everybody
Biotechnology student: I really want to make a difference in the cancer treatment research in the future and that's why I'm doing biotechnology in UTS
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“This degree has shown me that we should never take a problem at face value because there are always so many different perspectives and issues that need to be considered.”
-Rachel, Biotechnology student
Explore other UTS Science undergraduate degrees
1. Combined degree options differ depending on the choice of primary course
2. Global Biotechnology Industry Outlook 2024
3. Australian Biotechnology Sector Snapshot 2022
