Diploma of Biological Sciences
La Trobe University
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Vocational Education and Training (VET)
CRICOS: 00115M
La Trobes Diploma of Biological Sciences gives you a supported pathway into a degree in biological sciences - the perfect start to potential careers in fields as diverse as life itself. Explore the essential elements of life sciences, including biology and chemistry, and build the skills to write and speak about basic scientific ideas to a wide range of audiences. As you get a taste of your future in science, youll also be immersed in university life, studying alongside students of our Bachelors degrees. This Diploma gives you up to one years worth of course credit (also called advanced standing), which means you could progress directly into the second year of our Bachelors degrees in biological sciences, depending on your degree and major.
Structure
Total of 120 Credit Points
Subjects
- LTU0AIM Academic Integrity Module
- ABS0WOM Wominjeka La Trobe: Indigenous Cultural Literacy For Higher Education
- BIO1AP Animal And Plant Life
- MIC1IPE Infections, Pandemics And Epidemics
- STM1001 Making Sense Of Data
- BIO1MGC Molecules, Genes And Cells
- CHE1C1A Chemistry 1A
- CHE1CHF Chemistry Foundations
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.
- 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.
- 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
