Bioscience

Study Bioscience with La Trobe

Get your Diploma of Bioscience in just 12 months with La Trobe College Australia and pathway to the 2nd year of a La Trobe degree

Find a purposeful career tackling global issues

The Diploma of Bioscience provides you with a foundational understanding of molecular biology, ecology, epidemiology and chemical reactions and analysis. You’ll also develop the statistical modelling and research skills required to succeed in a scientific career.

Satisfactory completion of Year 12 English (any) or Year 12 Mathematics (any) is a prerequisite to this Diploma

What you’re getting with La Trobe College Australia

Direct Pathway to Second Year

Complete a diploma program and go straight into the second year of your bachelor’s degree.

First-Class Support

Benefit from smaller class sizes with greater access to highly qualified lecturers, specialist support staff, and a range of free skill workshops.

Accommodation Options

Choose on campus accommodation to fully immerse yourself in the University life.

The University Experience From Day One

Study at the stunning Melbourne campus with access to all La Trobe University facilities, events and clubs.

University City of the Future

Take advantage of a $5B infrastructure project including a Health and Wellbeing hub, world-class Sports Park, new Research and Innovation Precinct, $10M student accommodation building and a town centre complete with a retail precinct.

Fee-Help Available

Eligible Australia citizens and eligible for Fee-Help

Welcome to La Trobe College Australia!

Your pathway to La Trobe University

Degree Pathway

Gain direct entry into 2nd year of the following bachelor degrees.

Bachelor of Agriculture
Bachelor of Animal and Veterinary Bioscience*
Bachelor of Biological Sciences
Bachelor of Biomedicine*
Bachelor of Science, with majors in:

Biochemistry
Botany
Chemistry
Genetics
Microbiology
Statistics
Zoology

*Students require a minimum weighted average mark (WAM) to progress into second year as listed on the Transferring to La Trobe University page.
**Second year of some Bachelor courses may require specific university subjects to be completed as elective units.

Life at La Trobe

Sports, clubs, activities, student associations, jobs, internships – there’s never a dull moment in the life of a La Trobe College Australia student. Learn more about student life at La Trobe.