The University of Newcastle

Bachelor of Science (Biological Sciences)

Nationally Recognised Higher Education

Science is about asking new questions and then answering them. Science underpins all things, including technology, business, environmental management, research, and health. Complement and enhance your knowledge by developing business and communication skills.

These are courses currently available in "Biological Sciences":

  • Laboratory Skills in Biological Systems
    This course is designed to provide students with extensive training in the laboratory practices associated with biological research. The course is divided into three modules, the focus areas include microbial systems, plant biology systems, and animal biology systems.
  • Microbial Biology
    Microbiology is the fundamental biological science that studies microscopic single-celled organisms, including bacteria, archaea, protists, fungi, and viruses. An understanding of the structure, life-cycle, metabolism, and growth of microbes is essential for further study in a variety of biological sciences, including genetics, ecology, evolution, health, and biotechnology.
  • Organisms to Ecosystems
    This course introduces the taxonomic and functional diversity of organisms together with their interactions with each other and the physical world. Students will gain an understanding of the immense scale of biological diversity, how that diversity arose, and what are the essential elements required to maintain that diversity. This course is also the gateway to a real understanding of how organisms work, including the development and function of multicellular organisms.
  • Plant Adaptation to Climate Change
    Plants are multicellular, sessile organisms composed of many different cell types originated from restricted regions of plant tissues called meristems. The coordinated development of different plant cell types requires cell division, expansion, and differentiation and their organization into specific tissues and organs to produce a functional plant.

Delivery mode

The University of Newcastle offers this course through the following delivery modes:

On campus

Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.


Locations
  • Auckland St & King St, Newcastle

Entry requirements

Domestic Students

  • There are no mandated entry requirements.

Assumed knowledge

HSC Mathematics Advanced or equivalent

Recommended studies

HSC Biology or equivalent, and/or HSC Chemistry or equivalent, and/or HSC Physics or equivalent, and/or HSC Earth and Environmental Science, would be a strong advantage in this program depending on the major/s you intend to complete.

English proficiency requirements

IELTS overall minimum - 6.0

IELTS section minimum - 6.0

Entry Requirements AQF

Studies completed at an AQF Level 4 (Cert IV) or higher provide Guaranteed Entry into many of our undergraduate programs.

Assumed knowledge

HSC Mathematics Advanced or equivalent

Recommended studies

HSC Biology or equivalent, and/or HSC Chemistry or equivalent, and/or HSC Physics or equivalent, and/or HSC Earth and Environmental Science, would be a strong advantage in this program depending on the major/s you intend to complete.

English proficiency requirements

IELTS overall minimum - 6.0

IELTS section minimum - 6.0

Additional requirements may apply.

Course fees

Estimated Fee* $0 - $122,535 Fees are based on full-time study.
* Fees are indicative only and vary based on your circumstances and eligibility for government funding.
Study mode On Campus
Duration 3 Years
Estimated fee* $0 - $122,535 Support may be available

Career opportunities

The Bachelor of Science (Biological Sciences) will prepare you for the following roles.

About The University of Newcastle

A university of and for our regions, the University of Newcastle has delivered superior education and world-class research since 1965.

By working with our industry, community and government partners, we translate new knowledge into innovations that make a real difference – to our communities, our economy and our planet.

Dedicated to our core values of equity, excellence, engagement and sustainability, the University of Newcastle is a globally recognised education institution committed to solving the world's greatest problems.