Bachelor of Biological Sciences
La Trobe University
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About
Year 1 is at Albury-Wodonga campus; years 2 and 3 are at Melbourne.
At La Trobe, we're the only university in Australia with a dedicated wildlife sanctuary.
In our Bachelor of Biological Sciences, you’ll gain a strong scientific grounding with the flexibility to specialise in an area that interests you, including biochemistry, botany, ecology, genetics, human physiological sciences, microbiology and zoology. You’ll also be able to take a double major or choose an additional minor.
You’ll get hands-on experience with practical classes in our on-campus labs and facilities, and out in the field. You’ll also get a glimpse into your professional future with industry-led workshops, seminars and work placement opportunities.
Areas of study
Biological science.
Career opportunities
Work in lab and field-based settings, including private industry, research institutes, and local and state government organisations. Possible roles include: biological scientist. microbiologist, environmental consultant, biosecurity officer, geneticist.
Practical experience
During this course, you will have the opportunity to participate in a Work Based Learning (WBL) placement experience, designed to allow you to extend your formal academic learning beyond the classroom. The WBL experience will provide the opportunity to bring your learning from the university into a work environment and test out your knowledge in a professional real-world environment.
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Prerequisites
One of English Standard, English Advanced (Band 2), English as an Additional Language or Dialect (Band 3).
Admission criteria
Applicants with recent secondary education
Subject adjustments: Applicants who successfully complete one of the following HSC or equivalent Year 12 subjects will have their selection rank increased by one point per study:
- Band 2 in Agriculture, Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Environmental Science, Information Processes and Technology, Mathematics Standard 2, Mathematics Advanced, Mathematics Extension 2, Personal Development, Health and Physical Education (PDHPE), Physics, Software Design and Development or any language other than English.
Selection ranks can be increased by a maximum of five points.
All applicants
Subject proficiency: Demonstrated proficiency equivalent to stated Year 12 prerequisites.
Academic record: This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations.
Refer to detailed information about admission criteria on the La Trobe University website.
Also refer to La Trobe University general admission criteria, location and equity adjustments.
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Further information
View all details of this course on the La Trobe University website.
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Course updates
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