Bachelor degree
36 months
Application deadlines: November 30, May 31
Processing time: 30 days
Full-time, Part-time
Intakes: February 25, July 29
International tuition: A$32,803
Program overview
Some of the things you’ll learn
cell biology (structure and function of cells)
genetics and evolution (studying the evolution of life and population development)
microbiology (bacteria, viruses and fungi important in industrial, ecological, agricultural and medical settings)
genetic engineering (construction and uses of GMOs and associated ethical considerations)
biochemistry (importance of molecules in cell function)
systems biology (holistic approach to understand biological functions).
Study options
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This program can be done
On campus
Part-time
Requirements
Exams:
- TOEFL PBT
- TOEFL iBT
- PTE
- IELTS
Successful completion of one of the following:
A recognised post-secondary (post high school) course.
University preparation (foundation) studies.
One year study at a recognised tertiary or higher education institution.
2 units completed at an Australian University or Open Universities Australia (OUA)
An Academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS) overall score of 6.0 (with no band below 6.0) or equivalent scores for the Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic, TOEFL iBT or the Occupational English Test (OET).
Career opportunities
A major in Genetics and Molecular Biology will prepare you for a career working in hospitals, research organisations such as the CSIRO and medical research centres, universities and agriculture departments, biotechnology and food processing industries.
Careers could include
Molecular Biologist
Bioinformatician
Genetic Engineer
Molecular Biotechnologist
Research Scientist or University Academic.
You could also pursue roles such as discovering markers for diagnosing disease, using DNA profiling to catch criminals, working against the trade in endangered species or developing new crop varieties to feed a growing population.
Campus location
Perth
,
Australia