Bachelor of Biological Sciences - Biochemistry

La Trobe's Bachelor of Biological Sciences gives you a strong 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 – both in our on-campus labs and facilities, and out in the field. Get a glimpse into your professional future in science with industry-led workshops and seminars, as well as opportunities for work placements. Customise your course with a major of your choice. Select from a range of 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.
Develop scientific written reports related to a specialist area in biological science that communicate professionally to peers and lay communities. Critically evaluate evidence from scientific and other sources to formulate advice in a specialist area in biological science. Generate solutions to complex problems in biological sciences with purposeful questions and application of scientific ideas, evidence and local information. Solve real world scientific and technical problems in a specialist area of biological sciences appropriate scientific methods.
La Trobe graduates have found work in lab and field-based settings, including private industry, research institutes, and local and state government organisations.

La Trobe's Bachelor of Biological Sciences gives you a strong 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 – both in our on-campus labs and facilities, and out in the field. Get a glimpse into your professional future in science with industry-led workshops and seminars, as well as opportunities for work placements. Customise your course with a major of your choice. Select from a range of 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.
Develop scientific written reports related to a specialist area in biological science that communicate professionally to peers and lay communities. Critically evaluate evidence from scientific and other sources to formulate advice in a specialist area in biological science. Generate solutions to complex problems in biological sciences with purposeful questions and application of scientific ideas, evidence and local information. Solve real world scientific and technical problems in a specialist area of biological sciences appropriate scientific methods.
La Trobe graduates have found work in lab and field-based settings, including private industry, research institutes, and local and state government organisations.

To enter our undergraduate programs, at a minimum youll need to have completed Australian Year 12 (or an accepted international equivalent) with a certain grade. You may also need to meet subject prerequisites.
IELTS Overall 6.0, no band less than 6.0
TOEFL Internet based (iBT): Overall score of 64 with 13 in Reading, 12 in Listening, 18 in Speaking and 21 in Writing
Australian Tertiary Admission Rank: 55.85
International Baccalaureate - 24