Bachelor of Biological Sciences

This degree prepares you to help discover the solutions to big problems like defensive local forests, coping with endangered species and discovering new medical treatment options. 

In the initial 12 months of this degree, you may discover the fundamentals of animal, plant and microbial biology through the lenses of cellular biology, genetics, evolution, biodiversity and ecology. Later in 2nd and 3rd year, you may specialize via a preference of disciplines along with botany, microbiology, zoology, biochemistry or genetics.

You'll get masses of hands-on experience in our labs or on subject trips to diverse habitats across Victoria. You'll be uncovered to reducing facet biological research through world-class research institutes and you'll have get admission to the La Trobe Wildlife Sanctuary on our Melbourne Campus.

During your discipline excursions you will learn techniques to survey animal and plant biodiversity. During lab classes you may benefit the abilities to conduct scientific experiments and broaden and present your own work.

Moreover, other than practical and theoretical classes, we will assist you to hone your employability skills via opportunities for paid work experience.