About Bachelor Of Biotechnology (honours) in University of Newcastle
The Bachelor of Biotechnology (Honours) is a one year full-time (or equivalent part-time) program that allows students to further develop their specific areas of interest. This degree prepares students for careers in biotechnology as well as providing a pathway into Research Higher Degree studies.
Program learning outcomes
On successful completion of the program students will have:
- In-depth knowledge and ability to undertake further study and research in Biotechnology.
- Ability to develop, construct and manage a research project in Biotechnology.
- Critically and independently reflect and analyse project results.
- Ability to communicate a convincing and reasoned scientific argument at a level and style appropriate to the audience and to report scientific findings in an oral and substantial written format.
- Ability to work on an advanced scientific activity both autonomously and collaboratively.
- Ethical awareness, professional practice and awareness of the relationship between Biotechnology and society.
Academic qualification equivalents
- Applicants must have passed All India Senior School Certificate (CBSE) with 13 points or from ISC with 83%
English language requirements (one of the below):
- IELTS : 6 With minimum of 6.0 in each band
- TOEFL : 60 Overall score between 60-78 with the following scores in each band-
- Reading= 13-18
- Listening= 12-19
- Speaking= 18-19
- Writing= 21-23
- PTE : 50 Overall score of 50-57
University of Newcastle Highlights
University type |
Public |
Rank |
207 in World |
Intake type |
Semester based |
Programs |
Over 180 |
No. of Campuses |
5 |
Applications accepted in |
January, February, May, June, July, August |
University of Newcastle The Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses
- The tuition fee at the University of Newcastle differs depending upon the degree level and whether one is receiving commonwealth assistance, international education or studying part-time.
- Program cost for some popular undergraduate courses is given below-
Program name |
Program cost |
Bachelor in Business (Honors) |
30,090 AUD |
Bachelor in Science (Honors) |
38,515 AUD |
Bachelor in Law (Honors) |
30,290 AUD |
- Program cost for some popular graduate courses is stated below-
Program name |
Program cost |
Master of Business Administration (Global) |
29,770 AUD |
Master of Business Administration (Global) / Master of Science (Data Analytics) |
32,635 AUD |
Master of Law |
31,785 AUD |
Accommodation Cost
The institute provides its applicants with an option of choosing a mode of accommodation that suits their needs and requirements best. The cost of different types of accommodation available to aspirants seeking admission to UON is as follows:
Type of Accommodation |
Cost in AUD (per week) |
On-campus (catered) |
320 to 510 |
On-campus (non-catered) |
175 to 385 |
Hostels and Guesthouses |
90 to 150 |
Homestay |
235 to 325 |
Off-campus |
100 to 440 |
Other expenses
Type of Expenses |
Cost in AUD (per week) |
Groceries and Food |
80 to 280 |
Public Transport |
15 to 55 |
Entertainment |
80 to 150 |
Gas and Electricity |
35 to 140 |
Others |
200 to 400 |
Estimated overall expenditure of a year (excluding tuition fee): 20,290 AUD.
English Proficiency Test Scores For International Students
English Language Proficiency Test scores are a measure of the English Language fluency of the applicants. The University of Newcastle expects all students to fulfill these test score requirements, including students whose first language is English or have studied in an educational institution whose language of instruction is English for at least 4 years. These tests are conducted to provide a structural base so that there is no hindrance to cope with the syllabi.
Test |
Minimum Scores |
IELTS |
6.0 to 6.5 - Academic |
TOEFL |
64 to 93 – IBT 500 - PB |
CAE (Cambridge English: Advanced) |
52 |
CPE (Cambridge English: Proficiency) |
N/A |
IB (International Baccalaureate) -Standard Level |
4 |
IB (International Baccalaureate) -Higher Level |
3 |
Note: These scores are course dependent and may vary from course to course and hence, students are advised to be well aware of the minimum score requirements.