The School of Biotechnology and Biomolecular Sciences at UNSW

The University of New South Wales

A leading research and teaching school with expertise in biotechnology, molecular biology, genetics, environmental microbiology, medical microbiology, immunology, biochemistry, protein chemistry and other areas of biological science.

BABS Student Office

The Student Office is the central point of contact for all current and prospective BABS students.

Office Opening Hours 

9:30am to 12pm (Midday) AND 
2pm to 4pm 

Location and Contact Information

Room 103, Level 1 East Biological Sciences Building (near Biomed theatres)
Upper Kensington Campus (enter via Botany Street Gate 11)
Ph: +612 9385 8047
Fax : +612 9385 1095
Email: BABStudent@unsw.edu.au

Student Services

We provide the following assistance to all students enrolled in Levels 1 to 3 BABS/BIOC/BIOT/MICR courses:

  • Timetable clashes
  • Uncertainty about prerequisites or assumed knowledge for courses
  • What to include in Majors and Minors (BABS discipline areas only)
  • Substitution of courses within the same Major or Minor (BABS discipline areas only)
  • Queries about results and grades
  • Grievance about assignments or assessments
  • Class attendance requirements
  • Course difficulties
  • Late assignments
  • Assignment drop-off and collection point
  • Consideration on medical grounds
  • Course withdrawals after census dates

Programs

BABS Student Office is the Program Office for:

  • BSc in Biotechnology (3052)
  • GradDip in Biotechnology & Biomolecular Sciences (5345/5355)
  • MPhil in Biotechnology & Biomolecular Sciences (2475)
  • MSc in Biotechnology (2036)
  • MSc in Biochemistry & Molecular Genetics (2460)
  • MSc in Microbiology & Immunology (2490)
  • PhD in Biotechnology (1036)
  • PhD in Biochemistry & Molecular Genetics (1410)
  • PhD in Microbiology & Immunology (1440)

For students enrolled in the above programs we provide assistance with:

  • Applications for advanced standing
  • Course variations
  • Program transfers
  • Late variation of enrolment
  • Leave of absence or discontinuation of program
  • Checking program requirements for graduation
  • Visa extensions

Staff

Head - Student Office

Ms Christina Dimova

Administrative Assistant

Ms Kylie Jones