Science
Why study Science?
We offer a flexible program to take your knowledge and skills to an advanced level through a Graduate Diploma, Postgraduate Diploma and Master’s postgraduate coursework options. Each course offers specialisation in a specific discipline. Options depend on which campus you attend and include botany, chemistry, environmental management and ecology, environmental science, genetics, mathematics and statistics, microbiology, physics, and zoology. See the Research tab for information about Master's by research, or PhD.
Career opportunities
Career options depend on the discipline you choose. Graduates are prepared for careers in government and business locally and abroad. You may also advance to higher-level research degrees in your area of interest.
Courses
Local students
| Offer year | Course title | Campus(es) | Duration | Semester starts |
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| 2013 | Master of Biotechnology |
Melbourne
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1.5 years full-time | Semester 1 and 2 (March and July) |
Master of Biotechnology continued…
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| 2013 | Master of Biotechnology and Bioinformatics |
Melbourne
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2 years full-time or up to 4 years part-time | Semester 1 and 2 (March and July) |
Master of Biotechnology and Bioinformatics continued…
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| 2013 | Master of Biotechnology / Master of Business Administration |
Melbourne
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2 years full-time | Semester 1 and 2 (March and July) |
Master of Biotechnology / Master of Business Administration continued…
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| 2013 | Master of Chemical Sciences |
Melbourne
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2 years full-time | Semester 1 and 2 (March and July) |
Master of Chemical Sciences continued…
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| 2013 | Master of Clinical Neuropsychology |
Melbourne
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2 years full-time or up to 4 years part-time | Semester 1 (February) |
Master of Clinical Neuropsychology continued…
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| 2013 | Master of Clinical Psychology |
Melbourne
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2 years full-time or up to 4 years part-time | Semester 1 (February) |
Master of Clinical Psychology continued…
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| 2013 | Master of Nanotechnology |
Melbourne
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2 years full-time or up to 4 years part-time. | Semester 1 and 2 (March and July) |
Master of Nanotechnology continued…
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| 2013 | Master of Science in Physical Sciences |
Melbourne
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2 years full-time or up to 4 years part-time | Semester 1 and 2 (March and July) |
Master of Science in Physical Sciences continued…
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| 2013 | Master of Statistical Science |
Melbourne
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2 years full-time or up to 4 years part-time | Semester 1 and 2 (March and July) |
Master of Statistical Science continued…
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| 2013 | Postgraduate Diploma in Agricultural Science |
Melbourne
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1 year full-time or up to 2 years part-time | Semester 1 (March) |
Postgraduate Diploma in Agricultural Science continued…
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| 2013 | Postgraduate Diploma in Biotechnology and Bioinformatics |
Melbourne
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1 year full-time or up to 2 years part-time | Semester 1 and 2 (March and July) |
Postgraduate Diploma in Biotechnology and Bioinformatics continued…
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| 2013 | Postgraduate Diploma in Environmental Management and Ecology |
Albury-Wodonga
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1 year full-time or up to 2 years part-time | See additional information |
Postgraduate Diploma in Environmental Management and Ecology continued…
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| 2013 | Postgraduate Diploma in Science |
Albury-Wodonga
Melbourne |
1 year full-time or up to 2 years part-time | Semester 1 and 2 (March and July) |
Postgraduate Diploma in Science continued…
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How to apply?
Methods of application vary from course to course. Please see the course entry above for details of how to apply for the course you are interested in.
Fees and scholarships
Postgraduate coursework programs are either:
- Fee-paying (where you pay the full cost of the course). FEE-HELP is available.
- CSP (Commonwealth Supported Place), subsidised by the Commonwealth Government where you pay a contribution towards course costs. HECS-HELP is available.
Students enrolled for certain postgraduate coursework programs may be eligible for student income support.
International students
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| Offer year | Course title (CRICOS) | Campus(es) | Duration | Semester starts | Annual Tuition Fee (AUD) |
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| 2013 | Master of Biotechnology (066339E) |
Melbourne
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18 months | Semester 1 and 2 (March and July) | $25 060 |
Master of Biotechnology continued…
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| 2013 | Master of Biotechnology and Bioinformatics (049585K) |
Melbourne
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2 years | Semester 1 and 2 (March and July) | $25 060 |
Master of Biotechnology and Bioinformatics continued…
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| 2013 | Master of Chemical Sciences (062473J) |
Melbourne
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2 years | Semester 1 and 2 (March and July) | $25 060 |
Master of Chemical Sciences continued…
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| 2013 | Master of Clinical Neuropsychology (026671B) |
Melbourne
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2 years | Semester 1 (March) | $25 980 |
Master of Clinical Neuropsychology continued…
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| 2013 | Master of Clinical Psychology (006277M) |
Melbourne
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2 years | Semester 1 (March) | $25 980 |
Master of Clinical Psychology continued…
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| 2013 | Master of Nanotechnology (064432B ) |
Melbourne
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2 years | Semester 1 and 2 (March and July) | $25 060 |
Master of Nanotechnology continued…
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| 2013 | Master of Science in Physical Sciences (028640D) |
Melbourne
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2 years | Semester 1 and 2 (March and July) | $25 740 |
Master of Science in Physical Sciences continued…
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| 2013 | Master of Statistical Science (013468A) |
Melbourne
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2 years | Semester 1 and 2 (March and July) | $22 990 |
Master of Statistical Science continued…
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| 2013 | Postgraduate Diploma in Agricultural Science (006293M) |
Melbourne
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1 year | Semester 1 (March) | $25 060 |
Postgraduate Diploma in Agricultural Science continued…
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| 2013 | Postgraduate Diploma in Biotechnology and Bioinformatics (049586J) |
Melbourne
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1 year | Semester 1 and 2 (March and July) | $25 060 |
Postgraduate Diploma in Biotechnology and Bioinformatics continued…
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| 2013 | Postgraduate Diploma in Science (003303E) |
Albury-Wodonga
Melbourne |
1 year | Semester 1 (March) | $25 060 |
Postgraduate Diploma in Science continued…
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How to apply?
Enquire now about any course for international students or find out how to apply.
Fees and scholarships
Estimated fees for international students are indicated for each course above. Fees are indicative only and set at 120 credit points per course, unless otherwise stated, and may vary depending on the number of credit points in which students enrol. Some courses may vary in credit point load and fees will be adjusted accordingly.
There is also a range of scholarships available for international students to assist students.
Related study options
Your study experience
Overseas study opportunities
Gain valuable overseas experience by studying with one of our global exchange partners. La Trobe has partnerships with over 100 universities in more than 30 countries in Asia, Europe, and North and South America. See education abroad.
About the academic staff
You'll get to meet a large number of academic staff during your studies, from tutors through to lecturers and supervisors. You can view staff in Science or search all staff in the Faculty of Science, Technology and Engineering.


