Diploma of Biological Science/Bachelor of Biological Sciences
La Trobe University - Melbourne
Overview
In the Diploma you’ll study in the same subjects and classes as Bachelor students while receiving additional support with enrolment, subject selection and university systems. Upon successful completion of the Diploma you will move directly into the second year La Trobe's Bachelor of Biological Sciences receiving advanced standing for the subjects you have already completed.
With the Bachelor of Biological Sciences you’ll gain 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.
Terms and Conditions apply. You must ensure that you have read and understood these before applying.
Prerequisites
Year 12 prerequisites
Non-Year 12 prerequisites
Majors
Potential Career Outcomes
Upon completion of this course package possible roles include:
- Biological scientist
- Microbiologist
- Environmental consultant
- Biosecurity officer
- Geneticist
ATAR & Selection Rank
The table below shows the ATAR and Selection Rank information for those offered places wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR in 2023.
| ATAR-based offers only, across all offer rounds | ATAR (excluding adjustment factors) | Selection Rank (including adjustment factors) |
|---|---|---|
| Highest rank to receive an offer | L/N | L/N |
| Median rank to receive an offer | L/N | L/N |
| Lowest rank to receive an offer | L/N | L/N |
<5 - Less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made
Admission Criteria
Please refer to the La Trobe University website for admission criteria information.
This information is sourced from Course Seeker, a joint initiative between the Australian Government and the Tertiary Admission Centres. View more information on Course Seeker.
University
La Trobe University
Campus
Melbourne
Course Type
Diploma
Study Area
Other
Delivery Mode
On-campus
Duration
Full-time: 4 years, Part-time: Available
Indicative ATAR
Unknown
Course Link
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