Bachelor of Biological Sciences in Genetics
La Trobe University - Albury-Wodonga Campus
Australia,Victoria
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36 Months
Duration
CAD 39,000/year
Tuition Fee
CAD 0 FREE
Application Fee
Mar 2025
Apply Date
Australia, Victoria
Type: University
Location Type: Urban
Founded: 1964
Total Students: 36,000 +
Int. Students: 7,000 +
Campus Detail
Main Campus Address
33 McKoy St, West Wodonga VIC 3690, Australia
Bachelor of Biological Sciences in Genetics
Program Overview
Turn your passion for biology into a diverse career. 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.
All the way through your degree, you'll be building fundamental skills in experimental design, analysis, data interpretation and reporting. At the same time, you'll develop your expertise in problem-solving, teamwork, written and verbal communication and data presentation – skills that will serve you throughout whatever career you pursue.
You'll learn:
- Animal, plant and microbial biology: Understand the fundamentals of biology as well as the structure and function of living organisms, their life processes and diversity.
- Data analysis and communication: Explore experimental design issues and statistics to analyse data from experiments. Learn to effectively present information and data to different audiences.
- Foundations of chemistry: Understand atomic and molecular structures, chemical reactions and organic and physical chemistry and apply these principles to further study and employment.
- Infections, epidemics and pandemics: Discover how infections can threaten human wellbeing and the strategies available to prevent and cure disease.
- Professional conduct and professional identify: Learn about ethical conduct when working as a scientific professional and how to promote and communicate your professional identity to potential employers and peers
Major: Genetics
Discover how inherited genes influence our development and health. You’ll gain an understanding of the mechanisms which enable biological processes at a molecular level and develop skills to contribute to some of today's biggest challenges, such as protecting endangered animals or developing new ways to treat disease.
Students commencing their studies at Albury-Wodonga campus are required to transfer to the Melbourne campus from second year to complete this major.
Application Fee
Application Fee: CAD 0 FREE Tuition Fee
CAD 39,000 per year
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
Living Cost in La Trobe University - Albury-Wodonga Campus
CAD 29,710 per year
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Check program website for more information about funding options.
