Course overview
The Diploma of Bioscience introduces biology, physiology, and ecology, and will set you on a path to gain the knowledge to help solve global issues.
Subject to successfully completing the diploma with a weighted average mark (WAM) of 70%, students articulate into the second year of the Bachelor of Animal Veterinary and Biosciences 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.
The bachelor’s degree offers a strong scientific foundation to work with both domesticated and captive wild animals. Your studies will go beyond animal health to include ecology, genetics, biotechnology, and animal physiology.
Course record
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Bachelor of Animal and Veterinary Biosciences can find employment in veterinary and animal research, agricultural and environmental industries, animal nutrition, care and welfare, biotechnology, and the animal health industry. Potential employers include animal welfare agencies, university and commercial animal houses, park services, and veterinary, feed, chemical and biotechnology companies.
Majors
Animal and plant biology, Animal breeding, Animal health, Animal welfare, Genetics, Microbiology, Molecular and cell biology, Nutrition and food production, Veterinary science, Zoology.
Entry requirements
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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