University of Tasmania
Bachelor of Science (Microbiology)
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationThe microbiology major looks at how microorganisms work and their role in our world. From bacteria and viruses to fungi, single-celled animals and algae, microorganisms are fundamental to the basic nutrient and biogeochemical cycles that underpin life on Earth. Your study could range anywhere from the study of infectious diseases to the production of a vast array of foods and chemicals.
Delivery mode
University of Tasmania offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Locations
- Churchill Ave, Hobart
- 2 Invermay Rd, Launceston
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Prerequisite Senior Secondary Studies
Chemistry
Applicants with higher education study
Applicants may be considered for admission based on a completed or incomplete tertiary study at Diploma level or higher taken at any Australian University, or successfully complete a bridging or enabling course from any Australian University. All applicants must meet the General Entry Requirements and any relevant course entry requirements.
Applicants with a tertiary study may be able to apply for recognition of prior studies that may count towards the requirements for the degree you are applying for at the University of Tasmania.
Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study
Applicants may be considered for admission based on successful completion of an AQF accredited award at Certificate III or above. All applicants must meet the General Entry Requirements and any relevant course entry requirements.
Awards at AQF Certificate III level must be in a relevant discipline to the chosen course.
Applicants with work and life experience
Applicants who have not successfully completed senior secondary, tertiary or TAFE/VET study, but have other relevant work experience and background are required to complete a personal competency statement and demonstrate how that experience meets the University's General Entry Requirements (GER). GER is met if the applicant can demonstrate sustained employment background or work and life experiences that demonstrate a capacity to succeed in their chosen course of study.
Finished secondary education more than two years ago
Applicants who have:
- completed an Australian Senior Secondary Certificate of Education and qualify for the Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR), Queensland Overall Position (OP) or the International Baccalaureate (IB), and
- completed the senior secondary education more than two years ago, and
- have no other higher AQF study,
will be considered on the basis of their Senior Secondary qualification.
Bridging and enabling course entry
Applicants who are not able to meet the degree-level entry requirements will be considered for an entry pathway into a pre-degree award course or preparatory program within the Pre-degree framework based upon their academic, professional and employment history.
Applicants with recent secondary education (within the past two years)
Applicants who have completed an Australian Senior Secondary Certificate of Education and qualify for the Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR), Queensland Overall Position (OP) or the International Baccalaureate (IB) have their score converted to an equivalent selection rank. A selection rank is a score between 99 (highest) and 1 (lowest) used to compare people applying for a course. This rank ensures all applicants are compared on merit.
Prerequisite Senior Secondary Studies
Chemistry
English Language Requirements
- IELTS (Academic): 6.0 (no individual band less than 5.5)
- TOEFL (iBT): 72 (no skill below: Reading 10; Listening 9; Speaking 16; Writing 19)
- PTE Academic: 50 with no score lower than 42
- UTAS English for Academic Purposes: EAP2 - 60% (no individual score less than 55%)
Course fees
$24,903
$120,987
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 University of Tasmania
Our story began over 130 years ago, in a sandstone building overlooking Hobart. Since those early days, with three lecturers teaching eleven students, our purpose has remained the same. Through academic excellence, we make our home, and the world, a better place.
Here, success takes a certain determination and imagination. With our isolated location and small population, we have always had to work differently. It’s what makes Tasmanians such creative thinkers and problem solvers. And it has seen us generate powerful ideas both for and from our island.
Just as the winds and elements shaped this land, this land shapes everything we do. That’s why, today, we fight to protect our island home. As a university, we study and preserve some of the last great wilderness on our planet. From our island shores, our research extends to the great Southern Ocean and down to the Antarctic.
Literature students ponder the vast Southern Ocean. Scientists sing. Doctors design. Teachers become entrepreneurs. Architects devote themselves to sheltering the needy.
Our creative minds capture our unique land and seascapes, reminding us why our island is worth fighting for. They tell stories that resonate far away. Our institutions lead in medical, agricultural, social and environmental research. Our small setting allows us to test big ideas, leading to greater outcomes for the world.
We welcome all enquiring minds, from near and far, to join our pursuit. Every one of our students becomes part of a welcoming, collaborative community. And our whole island becomes their campus.
We are the University of Tasmania.
