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Turn your passion for biology into a diverse career. La Trobe's Bachelor of Biological Sciences gives you a strong scientific grounding plus the flexibility to specialise in an area that interests you.

Start with the basics. Build foundational skills in biology, chemistry, ecology and biodiversity, and explore the impacts of infection, epidemics and pandemics.

You'll learn:

Animal, plant and microbial biology

Understand the fundamentals of biology as well as the structure and function of living organisms, their life processes and diversity.

Data analysis and communication

Explore experimental design issues and statistics to analyse data from experiments. Learn to effectively present information and data to different audiences.

Foundations of chemistry

Understand atomic and molecular structures, chemical reactions and organic and physical chemistry and apply these principles to further study and employment.

Infections, epidemics and pandemics

Discover how infections can threaten human wellbeing and the strategies available to prevent and cure disease.

Professional conduct and professional identify

Learn about ethical conduct when working as a scientific professional and how to promote and communicate your professional identity to potential employers and peers

Bachelor of Biological Sciences intended learning outcomes

Develop scientific written reports related to a specialist area in biological science that communicate professionally to peers and lay communities.

Critically evaluate evidence from scientific and other sources to formulate advice in a specialist area in biological science.

Generate solutions to complex problems in biological sciences with purposeful questions and application of scientific ideas, evidence and local information.

Solve real world scientific and technical problems in a specialist area of biological sciences appropriate scientific methods.

Work effectively in teams through collaboration and communication to complete professional projects and tasks.

Critically apply understanding of the ethical issues in the work of biological scientists.

Apply understanding of a specialist area in biological science to address local, national and global problems

Bachelor of Biological Sciences career opportunities

La Trobe graduates have found work in lab and field-based settings, including private industry, research institutes, and local and state government organisations.

Possible roles include:

Biological scientist

Examine plants, animals and microbes to better understand their natural biological processes and impact on the environment.

Microbiologist

Investigate the growth, structure development and other characteristics of microscopic organisms such as bacteria, algae and fungi. Undertake laboratory analysis and monitor microbial cultures, samples and new drugs.

Environmental consultant

Provide expert assessment and advisory services to clients on matters related to the management of environmental issues.

Biosecurity officer

Develop and deliver robust legislation, policies, systems and processes to support our biosecurity system.

Geneticist

Research and study the inheritance of traits at the molecular, organism or population level.

• Biochemistry
• Botany
• Ecology
Genetics
Human Physiological Sciences
Microbiology
Zoology