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La Trobe is in the top 1% of universities worldwide.
Times Higher Education (THE), 2020, World University Rankings 2021; Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (CSIC), 2020, Ranking Web of Universities
Our research in biochemistry and cell biology and in microbiology and plant biology is rated 'well-above world standard'.
Australian Research Council, 2019, Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) Outcomes 2018
We've invested $100 million into our La Trobe Institute for Molecular Science (LIMS) with 18 new research and support laboratories, an equipment barn and extensive teaching facilities.
Looking to study molecular biology? It's available as a major in our Bachelor of Science at Bendigo Campus; or a range of courses related to this interest area is listed below.
ATAR and location:Melbourne: 72.7
Start dates: Semester 1 (February), Semester 2 (July)Semester 1 (February), Semester 2 (July)
Duration: 4.5 years full-time or part-time equivalent4.5 years full-time
ATAR and location:Melbourne: 55.25Albury-Wodonga: 56.8
Start dates: Semester 1 (February), Semester 2 (July)Semester 1 (February), Semester 2 (July)
Duration: 3 years full-time or part-time equivalent3 years full-time
Location: Melbourne Albury-Wodonga
Start dates: Semester 1 (February), Semester 2 (July)Semester 1 (February), Semester 2 (July)
Duration: 1 year full-time1 year full-time
ATAR and location:Melbourne: 81
Start dates: Semester 1 (February), Semester 2 (July)Semester 1 (February), Semester 2 (July)
Duration: 4 years full-time or part-time equivalent4 years full-time
ATAR and location:Melbourne: 94.9Bendigo: N/P
Start dates: Multiple start dates at various locationsMultiple start dates at various locations
Duration: 5 years full-time or part-time equivalent5 years full-time
ATAR and location:Melbourne: 66.25Bendigo: 55.5
Start dates: Semester 1 (February), Semester 2 (July)Semester 1 (February), Semester 2 (July)
Duration: 3 years full-time or part-time equivalent3 years full-time
Location: Melbourne Albury-Wodonga Bendigo
Start dates: Semester 1 (February), Semester 2 (July)Semester 1 (February), Semester 2 (July)
Duration: 1 year full-time or part-time equivalent1 year full-time
Start dates: Semester 2 (July)Semester 2 (July)
Duration: 1 year full-time or part-time equivalent1 year full-time
ATAR and location:Melbourne: 43.4
Start dates: Semester 1 (February)Semester 1 (February)
Duration: 1 year full-time or part-time equivalent1 year full-time
Location: Melbourne Albury-Wodonga Bendigo Mildura Shepparton
Start dates: Multiple start dates at various locationsMultiple start dates at various locations
Duration: 4 years full-time or part-time equivalent4 years full-time
Location: Melbourne Albury-Wodonga Bendigo Mildura Shepparton
Start dates: Multiple start dates at various locationsMultiple start dates at various locations
Duration: 2 years full-time or part-time equivalent2 years full-time
Location: Melbourne Albury-Wodonga Bendigo Mildura Shepparton
Start dates: Multiple start dates at various locationsMultiple start dates at various locations
Duration: 2 years full-time or part-time equivalent2 years full-time
The scientific skills you build studying molecular biology will prepare you for a range of careers, including:
Potential employers of molecular biology graduates include:
