BOTA30005 Plant Molecular Biology & Biotechnology

University of Melbourne · Level 3 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 2.

• Final exam 40%: mostly coursework
• About 4.5 class hours a week

Is BOTA30005 hard?

BOTA30005: About average. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.

What you learn

How plants work at the molecular level and how biotech can improve crops, food security and climate outcomes.

After it you can

• Run plant molecular biology lab experiments
• Apply biotech to farming, forestry and food
• Weigh the limits of plant biotechnology

What you need first

BCMB20002 or BIOM20001 or BOTA20001 or CEDB20003 or BTCH20002

• BCMB20002 Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
• BIOM20001 Molecular and Cellular Biomedicine
• BOTA20001 Green Planet: Plants and the Environment
• CEDB20003 Fundamentals of Cell Biology
• BTCH20002 Biotechnology

Careers

Helps toward: Biochemist, Microbiologist, Laboratory scientist, Zoologist, Veterinarian, Biotechnologist

How it’s assessed

Assignments 50%, Presentations 10%, Final exam 40%

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Quick answers

When is BOTA30005 offered?

Runs in 2026: Semester 2.

What do I need before taking BOTA30005?

Needs BCMB20002 or BIOM20001 or BOTA20001 or CEDB20003 or BTCH20002.

Does BOTA30005 have a final exam?

Yes, the final exam is 40% of the mark. Assessment: Assignments 50%, Presentations 10%, Final exam 40%.

How many class hours a week does BOTA30005 have?

4.5 h a week in class

Can I take BOTA30005 as breadth?

Yes, for: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Design, Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art), Bachelor of Music.

Can I rate BOTA30005?

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Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026

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