Course overview
A Diploma of Bioscience provides an introduction to biology, chemistry, physiology and ecology, and will set you on a path to gain the knowledge to help solve global issues.
Subject to satisfactory completion of the diploma, students articulate into second year of the Bachelor of Biological Sciences degree at La Trobe University.
You'll learn about the structure, functions and interactions of living organisms, and begin to discuss some big issues such as climate change, the protection of endangered animals and cancer treatment.
Course record
Career Opportunities
The type of careers this qualification leads to may include government organisations, parks and aquariums, research
Majors
Animal and plant biology, Biotechnology, Botany, Ecology, Environmental management, Genetics, Human biology, Microbiology, Molecular and cell biology, Molecular biology, Nutrition and food production, Physiology, Veterinary science, Zoology.
Entry requirements
Review the captured standard entry requirements, English requirements and additional notes for this course.
Standard entry
- Year 12 prerequisites Units 3 and 4: satisfactory completion in one of any English or any Mathematics. Non-Year 12 prerequisites As for Year 12 or relevant work experience or personal statement or relevant Certificate IV.
Student profile
No de-identified past offer cases are available for this course yet.
Campuses & intake dates
- Melbourne (Bundoora)VIC