La Trobe University
Bachelor of Science (Genetics)
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationDiscover how inherited genes influence our development and health. You’ll gain an understanding of the mechanisms which enable biological processes at a molecular level and develop skills to contribute to some of today's biggest challenges, such as protecting endangered animals or developing new ways to treat disease.
Delivery mode
La Trobe University offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
- Plenty Road, Bundoora, Melbourne
- Edwards Road, Flora Hill, Bendigo
- Levels 2, 3 and 20, 360 Collins Street, Melbourne
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
I’m an applicant with current or recent secondary education (within the last two years)
VCE: Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 20 in any Mathematics. Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or at least 20 in English other than EAL.
I’m an applicant with higher education study
Subject proficiency: Demonstrated proficiency equivalent to stated Year 12 prerequisites.
I’m an applicant with vocational education and training (VET) study
Subject proficiency: Demonstrated proficiency equivalent to stated Year 12 prerequisites.
I’m an applicant with work and life experience
Subject proficiency: Demonstrated proficiency equivalent to stated Year 12 prerequisites.
Additional requirements may apply.Course fees
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Career opportunities
The Bachelor of Science (Genetics) will prepare you for the following roles.
Bioinformatician
A Bioinformatician analyses biological data using computational techniques. You might work in research institutions, universities, or healthcare fa...
Genetic Counsellor
Genetic Counsellors are qualified health professionals who provide information and counselling services to people with (or at risk of developing) d...
Geneticist
A Geneticist studies genes, heredity, and variation in living organisms. You might work in a laboratory, research facility, or hospital. Geneticist...
Molecular Geneticist
A Molecular Geneticist studies the structure and function of genes at a molecular level. You might work in a laboratory, research institution, or u...
Research Scientist
A Research Scientist collects and analyses information from scientific tests, trials and experiments. You might work in a particular field of scien...
About La Trobe University
La Trobe is a university known for making a positive difference in the lives of our students, partners and communities. We will become an even more valued and relevant university because of the way we respond to their needs in this time of great local and national crisis.
Our aim is to emerge as a more resilient, future-focused and necessarily more efficient institution that will thrive in a post-COVID world by being more sharply focused on the needs of our community, and by playing to our strengths in teaching and research.
