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| YEAR | | 2009 | | | | AWARD | | Bachelor of Biological Sciences | | | | CRICOS COURSE CODE | | 006171K | | | | LENGTH | | 3 years | | | | CAMPUSES | | MELBOURNE (BUNDOORA), ALBURY-WODONGA | | | | COURSE DESCRIPTION | Biology as an area of study involves unravelling the mysteries of life in all its forms. It is an important area of basic science, as well as making significant contributions to applied areas such as agriculture, biotechnology, conservation, ecology, horticulture and medical science.
First year: A broad introduction to the specialist areas of biology at first year. A strong foundation is provided through studies in:
- Animal diversity
- Organisation and function of cells
- Genetics and evolution
- Plant science
- Chemistry
- Elective units from elsewhere in the university.
Students select majors in later years from:
- Biochemistry
- Botany
- Cell and Molecular Biology
- Ecology and Conservation
- Genetics
- Human Biology
- Microbiology
- Zoology.
There is a strong hands-on emphasis in teaching and learning, with laboratory classes, field trips, and the use of our on-campus Wildlife Sanctuary, greenhouses and Animal House.
The Faculty offers a range of competitive industry experience options through our Industry Cadetship and Integrated Business Learning programs and these vary by course and campus of enrolment. | | | | MAJOR AREAS OF STUDY | | Biochemistry, biology, botany, ecology, genetics, microbiology, zoology, cell and molecular biology, conservation, human biology, biotechnology. | | | | OVERSEAS STUDY OPPORTUNITIES | | Overseas study opportunities are available. | | | | TUITION FEE ($AUD) | | Fees are indexed and may increase by up to 7% per year | | 20,600 | | | | SCHOLARSHIPS | | Scholarships are available for high achieving students, please ask for further information. | | | | ADDITIONAL COSTS ($AUD) | Approximate costs include: laboratory coat - A$30, dissecting kit - A$40.
Additional charges for field trips may apply. | | | | ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS | Successful completion of English for Further Studies Advanced Stage 5B certificate at undergraduate (EFS5 (60%) UG) level conducted by La Trobe University Language Centre; or
IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 with no individual band score less than 6.0; or
TOEFL Paper-based Test: a minimum score of 550 with a score of 5 or better in the Test of Written English; or
TOEFL Computer-based Test: a minimum score of 213 with a score of 5 in essay writing; or
TOEFL Internet-based Test: a minimum score of 80 with no individual score less than 20; or
Satisfactory completion of an English language subject at Year 12 or equivalent level. This must have been completed in the last two years and at an academic level acceptable to the University; or
Approved equivalent. | | | | ACADEMIC ENTRY REQUIREMENTS | LTU Foundation Studies - 50
Aust. Yr 12 (ENTER) 2008 (indicative only) - 50.1
International Baccalaureate - 24
Cambridge A Levels/STPM - 5
Sri Lankan A Levels - CCC
MICSS (UEC) - 2A 4B
Canada Secondary School (or CPU) - 65
Norway Upper Secondary Certificate - 3.3
Sweden Slutbetyg - G
All Indian Sen SC (Best 5 Subjects) - 65
Vietnam (Year 12) - 8
National (China) Gao Kao - 480
Shanghai (China) Gao Kao - 410
Guangzhou (China) Gao Kao - 550
Thailand (Matayoma 6) - GPA 2.5
GAC Cert. IV - GPA 2.0
If you do not meet these entry requirements you might be interested in La Trobe's Foundation Studies and Diploma Programs, which provide an alternative pathway to La Trobe's undergraduate program. | | | | SEMESTER STARTS | | Semester 1 (March) | | | | ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | | Students at the Albury-Wodonga campus must transfer to the Bundoora campus after successful completion of their first year. | | | | CAREER OPPORTUNITIES | | Depending on their specialisation, graduates may obtain work in a wide range of biological disciplines including: bacteriology, biochemistry, biotechnology, botany, cytology, ecology, electron microscopy, embryology, entomology, environmental biology, forensic science, genetics, immunology, marine biology, mammalogy, molecular biology, mycology, animal and plant physiology, phycology, plant breeding, plant pathology, taxonomy, virology and zoology. |
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