Bachelor of Science (Major: Biology)
Bachelor of Science (Major: Biology)
Biology spans the breadth of knowledge and understanding that relates to all life and consequently is at the core of many significant scientific developments. For example, the burden of an expanding global population is driving advances in biotechnology to increase food production. The major covers a diverse range of subjects…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Biology spans the breadth of knowledge and understanding that relates to all life and consequently is at the core of many significant scientific developments. For example, the burden of an expanding global population is driving advances in biotechnology to increase food production. The major covers a diverse range of subjects – from pollution and ecotoxicology to animal diversity.
Employers want the skills you will develop in the Bachelor of Science. A strong emphasis on research in both the laboratory and the field ensures you will acquire the fundamental skills of scientific investigation such as data collection and analysis, critical thinking, problem solving and effective communication. These skills are just what is needed in the flexible workplace of the 21st century.
By completing a Major in Biology you will be able to play a vital role in filling the gaps in society’s knowledge about species, ecosystems and environmental threats and contribute to the sustainable management of natural resources in Australia and elsewhere. Our Major in Biology is usually taken over three years of full-time study, with eight of the 24 courses being devoted to Biology. Courses include Aquatic Science, Pollution and Ecotoxicology, Animal Diversity and Microbiology.
In addition to these courses, you will also be required to complete a Directed Science Research project which provides the opportunity for you to specialise in a particular area of interest and to develop additional fieldwork and problem-solving skills.
Students complete these EIGHT courses:
- BIOL1250 Molecular and Cell Biology
- BIOL2100 Animal Diversity
- BIOL2260 Plant Diversity
- BIOL3250 Aquatic Science
- BIOL3000 Adaptations for Survival in the Australian Environment
- ENVR2330 Australian Ecology: From Theory to Practice
- HLTH2300 Microbiology
- SCIE3290 Geographic Information Systems
REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must meet High school qualifications (or equivalent) to apply for undergraduate program. Academic minimum entry requirements for international applicants vary from country to country.
IELTS (Academic) – 6.5 overall, with no individual band score lower than 6.0; CAE/CPE – 176 overall, with no individual band score lower than 169; PTE Academic – 58 overall, with no individual band score lower than 50; TOEFL (iBT) – 84 overall, with no score lower than 21 in writing and no other band score lower than 17.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
The University of Notre Dame Australia is a leading institution in Australia. It offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs in arts & sciences, business, philosophy & theology, education, law, nursing & midwifery, physiotherapy, medicine and health sciences. The University has campuses in Sydney, Perth and Broome. It also has seven additional Clinical Schools in New South Wales and Victoria, which are part of its School of Medicine. The institution has one of the highest graduate employment rates in the country. During their time studying, students are offered individual career support, covering everything from CV writing to brushing up on their interview skills.
