La 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.

You'll have opportunities to put theory into practice through work placements with our industry partners. Previous students have undertaken placements with CSIRO, Bayer Crop Science and various State and Federal Government departments.

You'll learn:

Professional scientific thinking

Communicating as a professional scientist

Lab and fieldwork skills

Problem-solving and facing new challenges

Collaboration and working in teams

Professional conduct and professional identity

The qualification awarded on graduation is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 7 - Bachelor Degree.

Genetics:

Discover 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.

Students commencing their studies at Albury-Wodonga campus are required to transfer to the Melbourne campus from second year to complete this major.

Career opportunities

Studying genetics builds transferable skills in analytical thinking, communication and problem solving to prepare you for a range of careers.

Possible roles include:

Genomics scientist
Genetic counsellor
Molecular ecologist
Immunology scientist
Plant geneticist
Molecular scientist

Accreditation, registration and/or membership details for this course may be found on the La Trobe University website.