Biosecurity Science

With our biosecurity science classes, it is possible to combine your interests in farming, plants and creatures using science at a profitable and operational livelihood. The level, and the related under graduate Certification of bio-security Science, would be the sole dedicated under graduate biosecurity classes offered in Australia. You will get the information to help protect our farms, livestock and plants from insects and disease help prevent the attack of weeds and feral creatures protect people as well as the community from zoonotic diseases We run the Bachelor of bio-security Science in conjunction with our bio-security Centre of Excellence. Develop your abilities and practical knowledge in the plant and animal sciences, and also expand your comprehension of the science and regulation of biosecurity. Begin your studies having a foundation in mathematics, microbiology, chemistry and research procedures. Subsequently your specialised issues include: Plants and creatures physiology and anatomy plant and animal production animal health and diseases plant insects and diseases epidemiology bio-security surveillance and tracking hazard management legislation, policy and regulation compliance and authorities. In your last year, you are going to finish a biosecurity industry project. Throughout this 2 month industry placement, you are going to appraise and report on biosecurity practice. This course unites your interests in agriculture, animals and plants with science to allow you to pursue a very more profitable and practical career. You will acquire knowledge to help protect our farms, livestock and plants from insects and disease, help prevent the attack of weeds and feral animals, and protect people and the community by zoonotic diseases. Develop your knowledge and practical knowledge in plant and animal sciences, and expand your knowledge of the science and regulation of biosecurity. You will begin with foundation studies in mathematics, microbiology, chemistry and research procedures. In your last year, you are going to finish a biosecurity industry project. Throughout this 2 month industry placement, you are going to appraise and report on biosecurity practice at work.

This course is accredited by Both the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA) and Also the Eligibility is aligned with the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) level 7 and Box Hill Institute Graduate Attributes. If you have successfully completed the Diploma of Laboratory Technology, then you may qualify for 24 credit points (4 units). Successful completion of the degree will enable one to make an application for an Honours or Master's degree in a related field.

VTAC application and direct entrance available Applicants completing secondary education (Year 12) or equivalent must:  complete a VTAC application book an interview (via Apply Currently previously )  other candidates need to: book a consultation (via Apply Currently previously ) Recognition of Prior Learning can be acquired. . International students please apply : an accredited representative in your country a Box Hill Institute booth with an education exhibition or direct to Box Hill Institute Watch just how to apply or contact the international office to find out more.