Bionanotechnology is an emerging field that combines principles from biology, physics, chemistry, and mathematics to understand and control biological processes at the molecular level. Using bionanotechnological approaches, revolutionary advances are being made in the biomedical sciences, varying from the visualization and manipulation of individual molecules, the use of nanoparticles to deliver drugs to specific sites in the body and the development of nanofabricated architecture to read out the sequence of DNA. A Bachelor of Bionanotechnology (Honours) (Dean’s Scholar) will place you in a unique position to undertake an exciting, interdisciplinary career in biotech industry, pharmaceutical industry, academic biomedical research, government policy, patent law, and many other fields. Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) skills in Australia is becoming a fast-growing area creating new and increased job prospects. There is a forecasted growth of 14.4% in the Professional, Scientific and Technical Services Industry and with this brings exciting employment opportunities and career options. The projected high rate of employment growth for 2015 to 2019 reflects ongoing strength and demand for the services of qualified and highly educated workers. Source: Employment Projections This degree: The Bachelor of Bionanotechnology (Honours) (Dean’s Scholar) is designed specifically for high-achieving students interested in a challenging degree leading to a career in scientific research. As a Dean’s Scholar, you will be invited to participate in networking, enrichment and mentoring opportunities that will give you a valuable edge when entering the job market. Graduating from the Bachelor of Bionanotechnology (Honours) (Dean’s Scholar) at UOW will give you the knowledge and concepts associated with bionanotechnology, knowledge of the principles from biology, physics, chemistry, and mathematics associated with the understanding and control of biological processes at the molecular level. In addition, you will gain the technical and cognitive skills associated with bionanotechnology, exercise critical analysis of observations and data from primary and secondary sources, communicate knowledge and ideas clearly and coherently to others through a variety of media and integrate and apply knowledge and skills associated with bionanotechnology to plan and execute a substantial research project. What you will study: You will receive rigorous and interdisciplinary training in biology, physics, chemistry and mathematics. The Bachelor of Bionanotechnology (Honours) (Dean’s Scholar) draws on the internationally recognised strengths of the University's research in the areas of molecular biophysics, biochemistry, and materials science, providing you with several opportunities throughout the program to take specialized subjects and participate in cutting-edge research. Throughout the program, you are invited to participate in various enrichment activities and, after the first year, you will develop a close association with an appropriate member of one of the faculty's research teams. In the final year, you will undertake a substantial piece of supervised research, together with other required seminar and/or course work. Following graduation, you may be eligible for direct enrolment into a research doctorate in your chosen field or into other postgraduate degrees. Progression Requirements: To maintain a place in the Dean’s Scholar program, students are normally required to achieve a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of at least 75% in the 200- and 300- level subjects completed. The performance of each student will be reviewed initially by the Faculty after the completion of 72 credit points. Students not meeting the minimum progression requirements will be required to transfer into the Bachelor of Bionanotechnology (Honours) or Bachelor of Science degree.

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