Biology

With the Biology major in the Bachelor of Science, you will gain a broad knowledge in biology, chemistry and communications, as well as the option of more detailed knowledge in disciplines such as biochemistry, genetics, microbiology and physiology. This degree will give you a strong grounding for a range of science-related careers or for more specialised postgraduate study.

Program structure

Courses to be studied Units

Core courses3

plus 1 x first 8-unit Major8 

plus 1 x second 8-unit Major plus 5 x Electives
or 13 x Electives13

Total24 

Course codeCourse name

Core courses:

CSC1402Foundation Computing

STA2300Data Analysis

CMS1000Communication and Scholarship

or

CMS1100Communicating in the Sciences

Biology Major:

BIO1101Biology 1

BIO2103Biology 2

plus two from the following:

BIO1104Medical Microbiology and Immunology 1

BIO2119Human Biochemistry 1

BIO2219Genetics

CHE1110Chemistry 1

CHE2120Chemistry 2

REN2200Ecology for Sustainability

plus four from the following1:

BIO2202Plant Physiology

BIO2118Human Physiology and Pharmacology 1

BIO2107Cell and Molecular Biology 1

BIO3219Human Biochemistry 2

BIO3207Cell and Molecular Biology 2

BIO2218Human Physiology and Pharmacology 2

BIO3206Medical Microbiology and Immunology 3

BIO2106Medical Microbiology and Immunology 2

BIO3333Cardiorespiratory and Sports Physiology

REN1201Environmental Studies

REN2200Ecology for Sustainability

REN3301Biodiversity and Conservation

REN3302Sustainable Resource Use

Footnotes

1 At least two of the selected courses must be Level 3 courses (Example: BIO3xxx), provided prerequisites have been met.

Entry requirements

• Year 12 English (4 SA)
• Recommended prior study: Mathematics B, Biological Science, Chemistry, Physics or equivalent

English Language Requirements

Domestic and international students from a non-English speaking background are required to satisfy English Language requirements. This program requires a minimum of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.

If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program.

OP/Rank

The 2015 OP/Rank for this program is: 15/67

International entry requirements

English Language Requirements

Domestic and international students from a non-English speaking background are required to satisfy English Language requirements. This program requires a minimum of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.

If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program.

Pre-requisites

Year 12 Senior Certificate or equivalent from a recognised institution. Find your country's level of qualificationand minimum entry requirements for this program.

• A-level Mathematics or equivalent
• A-level Biological Science, Chemistry, Physics, or Multi-strand Science or equivalent, depending on major selected

You may be able to apply for scholarships to help with your study costs.