Program Overview
This Bioanalytical Science degree prepares students for laboratory analysis and research, covering subjects like biology, chemistry, and statistics. It caters to the industry's need for professionals in bioanalytical techniques, applied in various sectors including biotechnology, food, and healthcare. Graduates can pursue further studies in the Honours Bachelor Degree course or explore careers in industries like pharmaceuticals and public service laboratories.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
Bioanalytical science is the application of biological sciences to the study and analysis of biological samples, so that trace amounts of biological molecules, microorganisms or chemicals can be detected in a biological, environmental or industrial sample. It will prepare you to carry out analytical tests and research in a lab environment. This degree course has been developed over the years in direct consultation with key personnel from relevant companies, past graduates, researchers and academics. It’s intended to ensure that our graduates meet the current and future needs of employers in the area of bioanalytical science. Bioanalytical techniques have a widespread application in industry, public service labs, forensic analysis, the food industry and beyond. The course includes subjects such as physics, chemistry, biology, statistics, biochemistry and genetics. It will prepare you for work in a lab environment where analytical tests and research are undertaken. It builds on the strengths and learning gained from the Higher Certificate in Science (Applied Biology) studies. In the follow-on Honours Bachelor Degree course in Bioanalytical Science, students develop their skills in the laboratory and deepen their conceptual knowledge of key issues in the bioanalytical area.
Outline:
Year One
- Semester 1
- Biology 1
- Critical Skills Development
- Laboratory Skills I
- Mathematics 1 for Science Students
- Physics 1
- Semester 2
- Biology 2
- Chemistry 2
- Laboratory Skills II
- Mathematics 2 for Science Students
- Physics 2
Year Two
- Semester 3
- Scientific Analysis 1: Chromatographic Techniques & Measurement Systems
- Statistics
- Semester 4
- Scientific Analysis 2
Year Three
- Semester 1
- Analytical Techniques 1 [Mandatory]
- Applied Biotechnology [Mandatory]
- Good Manufacturing Practice and Quality Systems [Mandatory]
- Laboratory skills 5 for Bioanalysis [Mandatory]
- Medical Microbiology [Mandatory]
- Semester 2
- Analytical Techniques 2 [Mandatory]
- Laboratory Skills 6 for Bioanalysis [Mandatory]
- Food Microbiology [Mandatory]
Careers:
- Biotechnology
- Food
- Pharmaceutical
- Healthcare
- Hospitals
- Public Service Laboratories
- Technical Sales
- Marketing
Other:
- Graduates may continue to Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Bioanalytical Science.
- Applicants are considered on a merit basis and overall suitability for the course.
- Module on this programme are as follows:
- Semester 7
- Bioprocess Technology
- Bioanalytical Techniques 1
- Laboratory Skills 7 for Bioanalysis
- Scientific Communications and Student Project (Part 1)
- Industrial Statistics
- Semester 8
- Bioanalytical Techniques 2
- Advanced Biopharma and Cell Technology
- Immunodiagnostics
- Student Project Part 2 for Bioanalysis
