Biotechnology applies scientific and engineering principles to living organisms in order to produce products and services of value to society. It is used in processes ranging from cheese production, brewing, and wastewater management, through to drug design and gene therapy. The program examines microorganisms, plants and animals in the context of the discovery, understanding, improvement and development of viable products or activities. The discipline combines elements from many areas such as molecular genetics, microbiology, immunology, physics, chemistry, engineering and mathematics. Majors Bioinformatics Bioinformatics and Innovation Management (Dual major) Bioprocess Technology Bioprocess Technology and Innovation Management (Dual major) Chemical Biotechnology Chemical Biotechnology and Innovation Management (Dual major) Drug Design & Development & Innovation Management (Dual major) Drug Design and Development Microbial Biotechnology Microbial Biotechnology and Innovation Management (Dual major) Molecular Biotechnology Molecular Biotechnology and Innovation Management (Dual major) Nanotechnology Nanotechnology and Innovation Management (Dual major) Plant Biotechnology Plant Biotechnology and Innovation Management (Dual major) Program structure The courses offered in the Bachelor of Biotechnology (Honours) are set out in the course list. Each course is allocated a certain number of units (#). A standard full-time study load is 8 units per semester. The Program Rules explain what is required to complete the Bachelor of Biotechnology (Honours). These requirements include the total number of units you need to complete in order to graduate.