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.
Graduates are prepared for work in government agencies, private industry research, environmental science laboratories, agriculture and resources, waste management and medicine.
We also offer single subject study. Visit our short courses page to find out more.
ATAR and location:
Melbourne:56.4
Albury-Wodonga:N/P
Start dates: Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)
Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)
Duration: 3 years full-time or part-time equivalent
3 years
ATAR and location:
Melbourne:62
Albury-Wodonga:61.7
Bendigo:50.4
Start dates: Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)
Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)
Duration: 3 years full-time, or part-time equivalent.
3 years
Location: Melbourne
Start dates: Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)
Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)
Duration: 1 year full-time or up to 2 years part-time
1 year
Location: Melbourne
Start dates: Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)
Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)
Duration: 2 years full-time or up to 4 years part-time
2 years
Location: Melbourne
Start dates: Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)
Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)
Duration: 2 years full-time or part-time equivalent
2 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."
Work Integrated Learning programs allows students to undertake placements in a wide variety of settings. Learn more.
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.
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.
