Charles Sturt University
Bachelor of Science (Biology)
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationAs changes to the natural environment become more evident, biologists play a vital role in protecting, maintaining and restoring healthy ecosystems. Safeguard our resources, plants, habitats and animal populations for future generations. You can choose to tailor your biology major to reflect your passions: conservation biology, animal biology or plant biology.
Delivery mode
Charles Sturt University offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Online
Set your own study schedule and balance study with your other commitments.
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Academic Entry Requirements
- A completed High School Certificate with the minimum ATAR required (including adjustment factors) or equivalent. OR
- A completed Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) with an equivalent ranking to the minimum ATAR required OR
- A completed AQF Certificate III or higher level qualification. OR
- 50% completion of an AQF Diploma level qualification. OR
- A completed Tertiary Preparation Course from an Australian University or an accredited provider demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success through the Grade Point Average (GPA) gained in these studies. OR
- Successful completion of two university level subjects (AQF level Associate Degree or higher) demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success through the Grade Point Average (GPA) gained in these studies.
Language Requirement
Standard English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.Course fees
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Career opportunities
The Bachelor of Science (Biology) will prepare you for the following roles.
Biologist
A Biologist studies living organisms and their interactions with the environment. You might work in research institutions, universities, or environ...
Biotechnologist
A Biotechnologist develops and utilises biological processes for industrial and scientific purposes. You might work in laboratories, research insti...
Ecologist
An Ecologist studies the relationships between organisms and their environments, focusing on ecosystems, biodiversity, and natural resource managem...
Environmental Manager
An Environmental Manager oversees compliance and sustainability initiatives within an organisation. Their responsibilities include developing envir...
Research Scientist
A Research Scientist collects and analyses information from scientific tests, trials and experiments. You might work in a particular field of scien...
Biology Teacher
A Biology Teacher educates students on the principles of living organisms, from cells to ecosystems. You might work in a secondary school, a colleg...
About Charles Sturt University
We're committed to advancing higher education and research opportunities for the people of regional Australia. We bring strength and learning back to our regions and together, we make this a world worth living in.
We're improving economic and social wellbeing and creating sustainable ecosystems for future generations.
As Australia's leading regional university, we also promote social justice and human rights for First Nations Australians. We do this both within our regions and across Australia.
