Course code: #SBBISW
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Turn your passion for biology into a diverse career. La Trobe's Bachelor of Biological Sciences gives you a robust scientific grounding plus the flexibility to specialise in an area that interests you.
Start with the basics. Build foundational skills in biology, chemistry, ecology and biodiversity, and explore the impacts of infection, epidemics and pandemics.
This degree is all about getting your hands dirty. You'll start practical classes from your first year in the on-campus labs and facilities and in the field.
Get a glimpse into your professional future in science with industry-led workshops, seminars and opportunities for work placements.
Customise your course with a major of your choice. Select from various areas, including biochemistry, botany, ecology, genetics, human physiological sciences, microbiology or zoology.
This degree also gives you the option to take a double major or choose an additional minor.
Through your degree, you'll build fundamental skills in experimental design, analysis, data interpretation, and reporting.
At the same time, you'll develop your expertise in problem-solving, teamwork, written and verbal communication and data presentation – skills that will serve you throughout your career.
You can choose one of the following majors after your study commencing:
$48,050
| Cost of living | 1 person | $3,732 |
| Accommodation | 1 bed room | $10,250 |
| Tuition | 1 person | $37,800 |
English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students (ELICOS) are designed for students who require English language training before commencing tertiary study in Australia.
English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students (known as ELICOS) includes General English and English for further studies (English for Academic Purposes).
English for Further Studies Entry requirements
| English Level | IELTS | TOEFL (iBT) | Pearson's | Exit to |
| EFS 3 | 4.5 (minimum writing score 4.5) | 34 | 30 | - |
| EFS 4 | 5.0 (minimum writing score 5.0) | 40 | 36 | Foundation Studies/ Diploma of Business/Diploma of IT |
| EFS 5 | 5.5 (minimum writing score 5.5) | 55 | 42 | Undergraduate degrees/Diploma of Health Sciences/Diploma of Bioscience/Diploma of Engineering/Diploma of Psychology |
| EFS 6 | 6.0 (minimum writing score 6.0) | 75 | 50 | Postgraduate programs/Diploma of Media and Communications |
To enter La Trobe undergraduate programs, at a minimum, you’ll need to have completed Australian Year 12 (or an accepted international equivalent) with a particular grade.
Subject Prerequisites:
Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or at least 20 in English other than EAL.
Foundation Studies is a bridging course to prepare international students for their University studies.
Successful completion of the Foundation Studies program with a 60% grade point average will provide you with a guaranteed pathway into the first year of an undergraduate degree at La Trobe University.
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