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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (SPECIALISATION)Specialisations in:

BiotechnologyChemistryEcology & Environmental Management

Choice of supporting studies (sub-specialisations) giving students the flexibility to customise their learning towards current and future career demandsIndustry focused with extensive hands-on experience (laboratory and field work) with modern facilitiesAim to produce ‘work-ready’ graduates for careers in industry, government and education (Honours and postgraduate studies available)

Ecology students in the field

Arson investigation

Growing microbes

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SPECIAL FEATURESAim: To produce ‘Work-ready’ graduatesBIOTECHNOLOGYExtensive practical training in modern biological laboratory techniquesBroad coverage of biotechnology research disciplines (including medical, environmental, agricultural etc.)CHEMISTRYExtensive hands-on training in new $1 million state-of-the-art analytical facilityIndustry placement program with over 20 industry partners ECOLOGY & ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENTExtensive field work in terrestrial, marine and freshwater environmentsInteraction with endangered habitats and species

Biological techniques

Drug analysis

Endangered species

Biological Techniques

Hands-on Chemistry

Ecology field work

Biological techniques

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COURSE STRUCTURE3 years full-timeCommon Year 1Students can choose double specialisation OR single specialisation with supporting studiesChoice of sub-specialisations in Years 2 & 3

Analytical chemistryCell biology/MicrobiologyCommunity scienceComputingEnvironmental scienceEnvironmental assessment & analysisForensic chemistryMathematicsMolecular biologyStatistics Health, engineering, science, arts, business & law

Industry Project in Year 3

Biological techniques

Drug analysis

Endangered species

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CAREERSIndustry, Government and EducationHonours and Postgraduate studies available

BiotechnologyScientific research (eg. government/university/hospital laboratories), forensic science (eg. DNA profiling), industrial biotechnology (eg. Biofuels)

ChemistryAnalytical chemist (government & commercial), forensic chemistry, industrial chemicals

Ecology & Environmental ManagementLandcare/bushcare coordinator, environmental manager, restoration ecologist

Forensic biologist

Marine scientistAnalytical chemist

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CAREERSBiotechnologyUsing biological cells and their components to solve medical, environmental and agricultural problems. Careers in medical and pharmaceutical research, forensic science, agriculture and aquaculture, the food and beverage industry and education

Chemistry: can work in the following industriesAgricultural chemicals, brewing and wine, chemical analysis, cosmetics, dairy, environmental science and water, food, forensics, horticulture, industrial chemicals, materials and polymers, petrochemicals, pharmaceutical, scientific sales, state and federal governments

Ecology & Environmental Management:Landcare/coordinator, environmental officer and/or planner, restoration ecology and land management officer. Marine and freshwater ecosystems management officer, environmental educator, botanist/zoologist/ecologist, and ecological and resource assessor

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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (SPECIALISATION)

VTAC code: 40691

Prerequisites:

Units 3 & 4-a study score of at least 20 in English (any) and in mathematics (any).

Middle band: Completing biology, chemistry, environmental science, physics or specialist mathematics = an aggregate 3 points higher per study, to a maximum of 9 points.

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BIOTECHNOLOGYBiotechnology is one of the most important emerging and innovative industries of the 21st century.It covers new exciting developments in Biological and Medical Research such as:Stem Cell ResearchPlant and animal cell cultureHarnessing microbial processes eg. ethanol productionUnderstanding diseases by identifying important genes.Gene therapyCloning plants with desirable traits eg. drought resistanceDrug/ vaccine/antibody productionForensic DNA analysis

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BIOTECHNOLOGY SPECIALISATION

YEAR ONECommon First Year

YEARS TWO AND THREEBiotechnology Specialisation 8 units (or equivalent)

OR

Biotechnology sub-specialisation4 units (or equivalent) +4 units from another stream

Cell/Microbiology sub-specialisationMicrobiologyCell BiologyAdvanced Medical MicrobiologyMicrobial Technology and Cell CultureBioprocessing Applications

Molecular Genetics sub-specialisationBiochemistryMolecular GeneticsGenomics, Proteomics and BioinformaticsGenetic EngineeringBiotechnology Project

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BIOTECHNOLOGY CAREERSBiotechnology Specialisation will open doors to rewarding careers in:Medical Sciences e.g. Hospital laboratories, cancer research, pathology laboratoriesForensic BiotechnologyPharmaceuticalsEnvironmental SciencesFood IndustryEducational InstitutionsResearch Scientist in Government and Private Laboratories e.g. CSIRO, AMRADBiotechnology/Medical Sales and Marketing

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BIOTECHNOLOGY CAREERSEmployers of our graduates include:CSIROCarlton & United BreweriesMurdoch Research InstituteAMRAD (Biotechnology) OperationsPeter McCallum Cancer InstituteCSL Pty LtdVictorian Infectious Diseases Reference Labs.Royal Children’s HospitalVictorian Forensic Science Centre

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BIOTECHNOLOGY RESEARCHWork with research scientists and share their knowledge and experience:

Agricultural Biotechnology -improving crops for the futureBioethanol - a renewable fuel for the futureBioremediation - microbes to clean polluted environmentsFermentation and the wine/brewing industryCancer researchIdentifying genes involved in premature birth

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CHEMISTRYChemistry Specialisation includes:

Studies in analytical, forensic and organic chemistryA strong laboratory focus with training in modern analytical techniquesExtensive hands-on training in new $1 million state-of-the-art analytical facilityIndustry placement program with over 20 industry partners

Organic analysis and structure

GCMS

LCMS

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CHEMISTRYAims to develop measurement and investigative skills with studies in:

Analytical chemistry including theory of and practice in modern techniques and advanced instrumentation with applications in food & beverage analysis, environmental samples and consumer productsForensic Chemistry as applied to the analysis of materials associated with crime including fire investigation, firearm investigation, drug analysis and chemical trace evidenceFundamentals of synthetic Organic chemistry

Metal analysis

AAS

ICPOES

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SHIMAZDU ANALYTICAL LABORATORYPartnership with Shimadzu Scientific InstrumentsOceania.New $1 million analytical facility opened in 2009State-of-the-art chromatographic and spectroscopicinstrumentation.Hands-on training for students including applications,theory of operation, optimisation, maintenance andtroubleshooting.

Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy

Inductively Coupled Plasma Optical Emission

Spectroscopy

Gas Chromatography

Gas Chromatography-Mass

Spectrometry

LiquidChromatography

Liquid Chromatography-Mass

Spectrometry

IonChromatography

UV-VisSpectroscopy

FluorescenceSpectroscopy

Infra-red Spectroscopy

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INDUSTRY PLACEMENT PARTNERSCUB (Foster’s Group Ltd)Cadbury Schweppes Qenos Pty LtdRacing Analytical Services LtdShellDairy Technical ServicesCyclotek (Aust) Pty LtdAustralian Vinyls Corp LtdClariant (Australia) Pty LtdHuntsman Corporation Pty Ltd Nufarm Australia LimitedAir Liquide

Albright & Wilson (Australia) LtdAkzo Nobel Pty LtdModern OlivesFuchs Dept of Primary IndustriesNational Measurement InstituteVic Police Forensic Services Centre

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CHEMISTRY CAREERSOur chemistry graduates get jobs. Recent graduate employment includes:

National Measurement Institute (formerly Aust. Government Analytical Laboratories)Department of Primary Industries (agriculture)Victoria Police Forensic Services Centre (crime)Analytical Consulting Services (commercial analysis)Albright and Wilson (phosphates)Dairy Technical Services (milk)Akzo Nobel (coatings)

Structural information

UV-Vis

FTIR

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CHEMISTRY RESEARCHIn collaboration with a wide range of organisations, the Chemistry research programs include:

Fire investigation and phytochemicals in vegetables (Dr. D. Caridi)Magnetic particle technology, drug design (computational chemistry) and environmental chemistry (Prof. J. Orbell)Polymer degradation and stabilisation and polymer packaging technologies (Prof. S. Bigger)Chemical biotechnology and analysis of nutraceuticals(A/Prof. A. Smallridge)Analytical method development for food products and Membrane technology (Dr. R. Paimin)Instrumental analysis of food and agricultural products (A/Prof. M. Millikan)Pesticides and trace metals in the environment (Dr. L. Ngeh)

Prep LC

LCMSn

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ECOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT

Expertise in land, marine and freshwater ecology.

Develop practical knowledge and work experience across social, environmental and economic contexts, to achieve ecologically sustainable outcomes.

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WHY STUDY ECOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENT ?

VU provides flexible learning with lectures, laboratory experiments and extensive fieldwork opportunities to ensure that you are equipped with the necessary skills to proceed directly into industry or research.Our students obtain the needed skills in environmental science that underpin achievable sustainable strategies.We are committed to developing “hands-on” skills in ecology,environmental analysis, effective communication, and ethical behaviour in research and project management

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Our Resources and Relationships• Laboratories (teaching & research)• Iramoo (Ecological Living Community Centre) • Moondani Baluk (Indigenous Cultural Centre) • Cairnlea Grasslands (40 hectares) next to University (St Albans campus)

• Queenscliff Marine Science Facility•International Whaling Commission•Conservation Biology (Board Member)•Universities (Australia and Overseas)

ECOLOGY & ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT

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EMPLOYERS AND EMPLOYMENTOUR PAST GRADUATES

• Municipal councils• Environmental education

officer• Environmental consultants• Melbourne Aquarium• Government Organizations

(DSE, DPI)• Universities

SUCCESS RATES = 80% or Greater

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CAREERS IN ECOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT

Landcare/bushcare coordinator; Environment officer or Environmental planner; Restoration ecology and land management officer; Marine and freshwater ecosystem management officer;Environmental educator;Botanist/zoologist/ecologist; Ecological and resource assessor.

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CURRENT RESEARCH PROJECTS

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