Diploma of Biological Sciences

Explore the essential elements of life sciences on a supported pathway to a range of La Trobe's Bachelor's degrees in biological sciences, agriculture or animal and veterinary biosciences. Build your biological sciences knowledge and get the full university experience by studying core subjects alongside Bachelor’s degree students. Benefit from a dedicated senior support adviser and peer mentors to help you with career advice, academic support and navigating university processes. Examine how molecules are organised into cellular structures. Discover how infectious diseases are transmitted and what strategies are used for prevention or cure. Learn how cellular structures have evolved and how they're used for energy, growth, movement, regulation and defence. Strengthen your skills in statistical methods used across a wide variety of scientific disciplines. Build the skills to write and speak about basic scientific ideas to a wide range of audiences.