Bachelor of Biological Sciences
La Trobe University
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 00115M
Turn your passion for biology into a diverse career. La Trobes Bachelor of Biological Sciences gives you a strong scientific grounding plus the flexibility to specialize in an area that interests you. Start with the basics. Build foundational skills in biology, chemistry, ecology and biodiversity, and explore the impacts of infection, epidemics and pandemics. This degree is all about getting your hands dirty. Youll start practical classes from your first year - both in our on-campus labs and facilities, and out in the field. Get a glimpse into your professional future in science with industry-led workshops and seminars, as well as opportunities for work placements.
Structure
Total of 360 Credit Points
Subjects
- LTU0AIM Academic Integrity Module
- ABS0WOM Wominjeka La Trobe: Indigenous Cultural Literacy For Higher Education
- BIO1AP Animal And Plant Life
- CHE1CHF Chemistry Foundations
- BIO1EEB Ecology, Evolution And Biodiversity
- MIC1IPE Infections, Pandemics And Epidemics
- STM1001 Making Sense Of Data
- BIO1MGC Molecules, Genes And Cells
- SHE2001 Career Options And Professional Identity
- BIO2POS Practice Of Science
- Biochemistry
- MAJOR-BCH-1 Botany
- MAJOR-BOT-1 Ecology
- MAJOR-ECO-1 Genetics
- MAJOR-GEN-1 Human Physiological Sciences
- MJR-HPS01 Microbiology
- MAJOR-MIC-1 Zoology
- MAJOR-ZOO-1
Standard entry requirements
- Recent secondary education - VTAC prerequisite: Year 12 English prerequisite (20) - Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or at least 20 in English other than EAL.
- Recent secondary education - UAC prerequisite: Year 12 subject prerequisite - One of English Standard, English Advanced (Band 2), English as an Additional Language or Dialect (Band 3).
- Non Year 12 - Vocational Education & Training: VET prerequisites - Course specific requirements - Subject proficiency: Demonstrated proficiency equivalent to stated Year 12 prerequisites.
- Non Year 12 - Higher Education study: HE prerequisites - Course specific requirements - Subject proficiency: Demonstrated proficiency equivalent to stated Year 12 prerequisites.
- International: IELTS - (6.0 < 6.0) (UG standard/minimum) - 6.0 IELTS (Academic) with no individual band less than 6.0.
- Note: This course may be subject to alternative or extra entry requirements depending on your life circumstances and/or work experience. For the complete entry requirements, please search for your course on the La Trobe website: latrobe.edu.au/courses
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Mid year intake | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne (Bundoora) | International: $117,000 | No |
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