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graduate. If at any time you wish to vary from this program plan seek advice C = Completed
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BIOL1001 BTEC1000 CHEM1010 PHYS1200 BIOL1002 BIOL1003 CHEM1020 MATH

Molecules, Cells and Introduction to the Introductory Chemistry I Introductory Physics for Organisms to Professional Skills for Introductory Chemistry II DIRECTED
Organisms Biotechnology Sector DIRECTED the Life Sciences Ecosystems Biological Sciences 1 DIRECTED 1000 LEVEL
SEMESTER 1

SEMESTER 2
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YEAR 1

CHEM1110 CHEM1120
Chemistry for the Life Chemistry for the Life
Sciences I Sciences II
CORE CORE DIRECTED CORE CORE CORE DIRECTED

BIOL2001 BIOL2010 BIOL2050 STAT1070 BIOL2002 BIOL2090 BTEC2230 ELECTIVE

Molecular Laboratory Biochemistry Molecular Genetics Statistics for the Laboratory Skills in Microbial Biology Biomolecules
Skills for Biological Sciences Biological Systems
Sciences
SEMESTER 1

SEMESTER 2
YEAR 2

CORE CORE CORE

CORE CORE CORE CORE

BIOL3001 BIOL3090 BIOL3020 BIOL3100 BTEC3200 BTEC3251

Advanced Laboratory Molecular Biology Animal Physiology, Microbiology Cellular Biotechnology Biotechnology Placement (30 units)
Skills in Biological Reproduction and

SEMESTER 2
SEMESTER 1

Sciences Development
YEAR 3

CORE CORE CORE CORE CORE CORE

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To be eligible to graduate make sure you have completed 240 units (10 units = 1 course
unless otherwise specified) which meet the following criteria:

• 200 units of core courses (including 60 units at 1000 level, 60 units at 2000 level and 80 units at 3000 level).
• 20 units of directed Chemistry courses at the 1000 level.
• 10 units of directed MATH at the 1000 level.
• 10 units of electives at any level
• The 1000 level MATH courses have assumed knowledge and requisites. Before enrolling, check the course
handbook and see Enrolling in Maths.
• Visit the Program Handbook for more information
• 50 of the 80 units in Year 1 can be completed at Ourimbah.
• Students must not exceed 100 units at 1000 level in this program
• The duration of this program is 3 year full-time (40 units per semester) or part-time equivalent.
• The maximum time to complete this program is 8 years.

Some courses have assumed knowledge and/or requisites, please refer to the individual
Course Handbook. Please refer to the Program Handbook for specific information on program
structure. If you are intending varying from this program plan please seek advice from your
Program Advisor.

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1000 LEVEL MATH DIRECTED

DIRECTED COURSES
Complete 10 units from:

MATH1001: Preparatory Studies in Mathematics

MATH1002: Foundational Studies in Mathematics
MATH1110: Mathematics for Engineering, Science and
Technology 1

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