La Trobe University
Bachelor of Science (Microbiology)
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationLa Trobe's Bachelor of Science offers you foundational skills in science and the freedom to delve into your passions. Whether it's protecting endangered animals, developing new ways to treat disease, or fighting climate change, you'll be ready to pursue your dream journey in science by tailoring your degree with a mix of majors and minors.
Discover the invisible world of microorganisms and how they affect our lives. You’ll learn how bacteria and other microbes influence global warming, maintain the environment, help produce food, and also impact our health through disease, drug resistance, and waste control.
Students commencing their studies at Albury-Wodonga campus are required to transfer to the Melbourne campus from the second year to complete this major.
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.
Locations
- Plenty Road, Bundoora, Melbourne
- Edwards Road, Flora Hill, Bendigo
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.
Subject prerequisites
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.
English language requirement
6.0 IELTS (Academic) with no individual band less than 6.0.
Additional requirements may apply.Course fees
$117,000
Career opportunities
The Bachelor of Science (Microbiology) will prepare you for the following roles.
Biomedical Scientist
A Biomedical Scientist performs medical tests and analyses laboratory results. You might prepare reports on your findings to help medical staff mak...
Biotechnologist
A Biotechnologist develops and utilises biological processes for industrial and scientific purposes. You might work in laboratories, research insti...
Medical Scientist
A Medical Scientist conducts laboratory research and diagnostic testing to support the diagnosis and treatment of diseases. You might work in hospi...
Microbiologist
A Microbiologist studies microorganisms and uses their knowledge to develop products such as vaccines or medications. You might focus on a particul...
Research Scientist
A Research Scientist collects and analyses information from scientific tests, trials and experiments. You might work in a particular field of scien...
Molecular Biologist
A Molecular Biologist investigates the molecular mechanisms of biological processes in cells and organisms. You might work in a laboratory, researc...
About La Trobe University
For more than 50 years, we have been transforming people and societies. We put our students at the centre of everything we do - with a dual emphasis on excellence and inclusivity.
With a proud history built on a mission to advance knowledge and learning to shape the future of our world, we are the most successful Australian university at combining accessibility and excellence. Our passionate teachers deliver globally recognised learning to our diverse student body.
Whether it’s our innovations in teaching and learning, our strong graduate employment outcomes or our leading research, the world’s most respected university ranking agencies consistently rate La Trobe among the world’s best.
Year after year, these results reflect our commitment to outstanding student experience, the career-readiness of our graduates, our ambitious research culture and our partnerships with communities, government and industry.
