OpenBachelor degreeNatural and Physical Sciences

Bachelor of Biological Sciences

ProviderLatrobe University
Course code: VTAC2100112931UniversityStudy area: Natural and Physical SciencesCourse data availableData JSON

Course overview

If you want to contribute to a more sustainable future, La Trobe's major in ecology will give you the skills and knowledge to make a difference on some of the big issues facing humanity.

Offered through La Trobe's Bachelor of Biological Sciences, you'll discover the diversity of plants and animals in Australia, make your own observations on plants and animals and the complex relationships between species, learn about current and emerging threads to flora and fauna, find ways to protect and manage threatened species and much more.

La Trobe's Bachelor of Biological Sciences gives you a strong scientific grounding with the flexibility to specialise in an area that interests you, including biochemistry, botany, ecology, genetics, human physiological sciences, microbiology and zoology. You’ll also be able to take a double major or choose an additional minor.

Get hands-on experience in our on-campus labs and participate in industry-led workshops and work placement opportunities.

Entry requirements

Review the available standard entry requirements, English requirements and additional notes for this course.

Standard entry

Current Year 12 graduates

ATAR

This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection considerations.

Regional Adjustment

Applicants whose residential address is classified as RA2 or higher using the Australian Statistical Geographic Standard - Remoteness Area (ASGS-RA) (2016) qualify for a regional adjustment.

For more information, refer to the La Trobe University's Rural and Regional Student Access Scheme (RRSAS) .

Subject adjustment

A study score of 20 in Health And Human Development, Computing: Informatics, Applied Comp: Software Development, any LOTE, any Mathematics, Physical Education or any Science equals 4 aggregate points per study.

Overall maximum of 12 points.

SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme)

Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for the Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS).

Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, a SEAS application may provide support for your course application.

For further information go to La Trobe University SEAS information and the La Trobe University website

Recent Year 12 graduates

Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)

It is recommended that the STAT Multiple Choice test be completed by applicants who have:

  • not completed Year 12 (or equivalent), VET or University studies, or work experience that can be considered for entry;
  • do not meet the minimum entry requirements for the program.

Refer to the La Trobe University Prerequisites page for further information.

Work Recognition

Applicants seeking consideration via Work Recognition must complete all requirements listed on the La Trobe University Work Recognition webpage and submit a VTAC Personal Statement, including relevant work experience and reasons for applying for this course.

Applicants with Higher Education study

Entire academic record

This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations.

VTAC Personal Statement

Applicants can complete and submit a Personal Statement if they wish other information to be considered during the selection process.

This may include information such as work or community experience or reasons for applying.

Applicants may wish to provide other documentation in support of their application.

English language test selection

Applicants who have undertaken studies in a language other than English must demonstrate that they have achieved the required minimum scores in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) (Academic) or equivalent.

Refer to Language requirements for further information.

Applicants with VET study

Applicants with work and life experience
English requirement
IELTS Academic 6

If your current English result is below direct entry, consider the university-recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package; successful completion at the required level can usually satisfy English entry without another English test.

Course curriculum

Course structure, credit points and subject sequence

Course curriculum not yet available

Refer to the institution course handbook.