Diploma of Bioscience
A Diploma of Bioscience provides an introduction to biology, chemistry and ecology, and will set you on a path to gain the knowledge to help solve global issues.
You will 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.
Your direct pathway to La Trobe University
Fees
| Year | Domestic Student | International Student | FEE-HELP |
|
2020 |
A$26,500 |
A$34,800 |
available for domestic students |
Location
Duration
Two or three trimesters
Intakes
February and June
Prerequisite
Any one of Year 12:
Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physical Education, Psychology, or Health and Human Development
Course Structure
- Subjects
8 subjects required for completion of the Diploma. 7 core subjects listed below plus 1 elective module from any other diploma.
Core modules:
- Molecules, Genes and Cells
- Chemistry Foundations
- Individual Determinants of Health
- Statistics for Life Sciences
- Ecology, Evolution and Biodiversity
- Applications of Chemistry
- Ecology, Evolution and Biodiversity
- Research and Evidence in Practice
Note: Human Biosciences B is the required elective module for students wishing to enter Bachelor of Biomedicine.
Entry into 2nd year of
- Bachelor of Agricultural Sciences
- Bachelor of Animal and Veterinary Bioscience*
- Bachelor of Biological Sciences
- Bachelor of Biomedicine*
- Bachelor of Science (Majors available: Biochemistry, Botany, Chemistry, Genetics, Microbiology, Statistics, Zoology)
*Students require a minimum weighted average mark (WAM) to progress into second year as listed in the table on the Transferring to University page.
Potential career paths at the completion of a bachelor degree
- Biological scientist
- Biotechnologist
- Biochemist
- Environmental scientist
- Government and private industry research; microbiology
- Scientific and medical research specialist
- Geneticist
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