Bachelor of Biological Sciences
ATAR and location:Melbourne: 53.35Albury-Wodonga: 57.2
Start dates: Semester 1 (March), Semester 2 (July)Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)
Duration: 3 years full-time or part-time equivalent3 years
Biotechnology
Why study biotechnology?
Biotechnology is the use or manipulation of living organisms to perform certain beneficial tasks. It is a rapidly growing area of science and central to industries including medicine, diagnostics, agriculture, environmental protection, food technology and renewable resources technology.
Career opportunities
Graduates are prepared for work in government agencies, private industry research, environmental science laboratories, agriculture and resources, waste management and medicine.
Courses
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Bachelor of Science
Popular course ATAR and location:Melbourne: 65.3Bendigo: 56.15
Start dates: Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)Semester 1 (March), Semester 2 (July)
Duration: 3 years3 years full-time, or part-time equivalent.
Graduate Diploma in Biotechnology and Bioinformatics
Location: Melbourne
Start dates: Semester 1 (March), Semester 2 (July)Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)
Duration: 1 year full-time or up to 2 years part-time1 year
Master of Biotechnology and Bioinformatics
Popular course Location: Melbourne
Start dates: Semester 1 (March), Semester 2 (July)Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)
Duration: 2 years full-time or up to 4 years part-time2 years
Master of Biotechnology Management
Popular course Location: Melbourne
Start dates: Semester 1 (March), Semester 2 (July)Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)
Duration: 2 years full-time or part-time equivalent2 years full-time
Mr Daniel Rice,
Bachelor of Biological Sciences"The people are nice, there is a good environment, and a great mix of students."
Biotechnology placements
Work Integrated Learning programs allows students to undertake placements in a wide variety of settings. Learn more.
Overseas study opportunities
As a La Trobe student, you can broaden your horizons by studying overseas with one of our global exchange partners. We have partnerships with more than 100 universities in over 30 countries throughout Asia, Europe and North and South America.
About the academic staff
You'll get to meet a large number of staff during your studies, from tutors through to lecturers and supervisors. View all staff in the College of Science, Health and Engineering.