Biological Sciences (Advanced Science)
Pathway to Bachelor of Biological Sciences (Advanced Science)
Didn't get into our Advanced Biological Sciences course with your ATAR? Consider applying for another course as a pathway to the Bachelor of Biological Sciences (Advanced Science)(Melbourne).
Get a head start in your university studies now and transfer into your preferred course in your second year.
Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Bioscience (Melbourne)
Students who successfully complete first year in the Bachelor of Science or the Bachelor of Bioscience (Melbourne), with satisfactory results in the subjects listed below, can apply for a transfer in second year to the Bachelor of Biological Sciences (Advanced Science)(Melbourne).
| Semester | Subject name | Subject code | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Animal Evolution and Diversity | BIO1AD | 15 |
| 1 | Organisation and Function of Cells and Organisms | BIO1OF | 15 |
| 1 | Chemistry choice |
CHE1CHF or CHE1GEN |
15 |
| 1 | Quantitative Skills Choice |
* | 15 |
| 2 | Genetics, Human Biology and Evolution | BIO1GEN | 15 |
| 2 | Plant Science | BIO1PS | 15 |
| 2 | First year level faculty elective | 15 | |
| 2 | First year level faculty elective | 15 |
* Students must choose one quantitative skills subject in either semester 1 or 2 from the following selection:
Semester 1
- Calculus and Number Systems (MAT1CNS)
- Discrete Mathematics (MAT1DM)
- Physics for Life Sciences A (PHY1LSA)
- Principles of Physics A (PHY1SCA)
- Data Based Critical Thinking (STA1DCT)
Semester 2
- Mathematical Applications in Biology (MAT1MAB)
- Physics for Life Sciences B (PHY1LSB)
- Principles of Physics B (PHY1SCB)
- Statistics for Life Sciences (STA1LS)
- Statistics for Psychology (STA1PSY)
- Statistical Science (STA1SS)
See the Biology study option for full course details.
Subject information current for 2013.
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- E: sci.tech@latrobe.edu.au
- W: Future Students website
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