About the course

La Trobe's Bachelor of Biological Sciences gives you a strong scientific grounding plus the flexibility to specialise 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. You'll 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. Customise your course with a major of your choice. Select from a range of areas, including biochemistry, botany, ecology, genetics, human physiological sciences, microbiology or zoology. This degree also gives you the option to take a double major or choose an additional minor.

　　Develop scientific written reports related to a specialist area in biological science that communicate professionally to peers and lay communities. Critically evaluate evidence from scientific and other sources to formulate advice in a specialist area in biological science. Generate solutions to complex problems in biological sciences with purposeful questions and application of scientific ideas, evidence and local information. Solve real world scientific and technical problems in a specialist area of biological sciences appropriate scientific methods.

　　La Trobe graduates have found work in lab and field-based settings, including private industry, research institutes, and local and state government organisations.

　　Explore the intersection between plants and society. You’ll learn about plant ecology, physiology, reproduction and biotechnology while building skills in project design, data collection and analysis. Botany is vital to dealing with environmental issues, the sustainable food supply and the management of our natural resources.

　　Students commencing their studies at Albury-Wodonga campus are required to transfer to the Melbourne campus from second year to complete this major Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 3 Year(s)Fees: AU$117,000

Intake	Location
Semester 1 (March), 2024	Bundoora
Semester 1 (March), 2024	West Wodonga
Semester 2 (July), 2024	Bundoora
Semester 2 (July), 2024	West Wodonga
Semester 1 (March), 2025	Bundoora
Semester 1 (March), 2025	West Wodonga
Semester 2 (July), 2025	Bundoora
Semester 2 (July), 2025	West Wodonga

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for La Trobe University

To enter our undergraduate programs, at a minimum you?ll need to have completed Australian Year 12 (or an accepted international equivalent) with a certain grade. You may also need to meet subject prerequisites.

　　IELTS Overall 6.0, no band less than 6.0

　　TOEFL Internet based (iBT): Overall score of 64 with 13 in Reading, 12 in Listening, 18 in Speaking and 21 in Writing

　　Australian Tertiary Admission Rank: 55.25

　　International Baccalaureate - 24

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 64.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at La Trobe University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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