Introduction to Biotechnology
Do you believe technology can improve the world? A biotechnology course will teach you how to bring your big ideas to life. What you study through testing and research could contribute to groundbreaking improvements in pharmaceuticals, engineering, and the world’s food supply.
Whether you’re interested in genetics or nanotechnology, start your career with an online biotechnology course.
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Online biotechnology subjects and short courses
Introduction to Animal and Agricultural Sciences
UndergraduateLTU-AGR1AAS
- Study method
- 100% online
- Entry requirements
- No ATAR required. Start with a subject.
Online biotechnology degrees
Graduate Certificate in Biotechnology
PostgraduateUOQ-BIT-GCE
Upskill in key biotechnology research areas
- Study method
- 100% online
- Duration
- 6 months full time or part time equivalent
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Biotechnology study FAQs
What will I learn in a biotechnology course?
You’ll learn how to give the world a sustainable future. When you study biotechnology online, you could be learning about everything from biomolecular science to mathematics, bioengineering, and commercial technologies. Online biotechnology degrees will take you through topics like these, while short courses in chemistry and business will help lay the groundwork for further study in the field.
With a biotechnology degree, you could learn about clean energy and play a role in advancing it, or specialise in molecular biology, analysing rocks and minerals. With so many options to learn about, why not chat with our student advisors and start shaping your unique pathway?
Can I study biotechnology part-time or full-time?
It’s up to you. Through Open Universities Australia, you can study an online biotechnology course at a pace that suits your schedule. That means you could tackle a qualification full time, take things slower with part-time study, or start light with a single subject. We can help you plan a study load that will fit around your life.
What are the differences between biotechnology and biomedical science?
With a biomedical science course, you’ll focus on the human body—right down to the molecular level. Then you’ll uncover the secrets of chemistry to prepare for your career in a clinical laboratory or in groundbreaking medical research.
Biotechnology courses give you a broader range of career paths to choose from. While there’s some overlap with biomedical science, you’ll expand your area of interest from the human body to plants and animals. You’ll discover the latest in nanotechnology and laboratory research in commercial industries.
Are there any practical or lab components in online biotechnology courses?
Many biotechnology courses through Open Universities Australia can be completed 100% online. But there may be opportunities to study on campus, take field trips, or participate in a laboratory environment. Connect with our student advisors for guidance.
What career opportunities are available with a biotechnology course?
An online biotechnology course could be the gateway into your career as a food scientist or geneticist. You could be part of a team that plans and regulates nanotechnology, develops pharmaceuticals, or works in a laboratory to change the world with your research.
What industries hire biotechnology graduates?
With an online biotechnology degree, you’ll open doors across a wide range of industries. You could work in a medical laboratory, university, patent office, agricultural production, engineering, horticulture, or business venture.
If you’re aiming for a particular industry, our student advisors can tell you how to get your foot in the door.
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