Bachelor of Science [B.S] (Biological Science)
STEM Course
3 years
Full Time
On Campus
Field of Study:
Ranked #251 out of 1502 by THE Global Ranking 2023
$25,350 /Yr
A$39,000 /Yr
Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
---|---|
Tuition Fees | $25350 (AUD 39000) |
Previous Year Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
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2023 | $24570 (AUD 37800) |
2021 | $17445 (AUD 26838) |
Important Dates
The application deadline for the program is 28 January.
Event | Application Date |
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Application Deadline For 2025 semester 1 | |
- 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
- Animal, plant and microbial biology
- The degree prepares students to help find solutions to big issues like protecting native forests, managing endangered species, discovering new medical cures or securing food for the future.
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Eligibility & Entry Requirement
- All Indian Secondary School Certificate: 60%; OR
- India State Boards: 65%.
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Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
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Vice-Chancellor Scholarship - India and Sri Lanka | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific | |
La Trobe College Excellence Scholarship- South Asia | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific | |
BrokerFish International Student Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 650/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
Destination Australia Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 9,750/Yr$15,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeEasy-to-Apply | |
QS scholarships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
Axol Science Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 1,300/Yr$2,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCompany-Sponsored |
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