Biological Sciences, Bachelor

Transform your passion for biology into a versatile career through La Trobe's Bachelor of Biological Sciences, which provides a robust scientific foundation and flexibility to specialize in your chosen area.Begin with core skills in biology, chemistry, ecology, and biodiversity, including the study of infections, epidemics, and pandemics. From your first year, engage in hands-on classes in on-campus labs and fieldwork, plus industry-led workshops, seminars, and work placement opportunities.

Explore the intersection between plants and society. You’ll learn about plant ecology, physiology, reproduction and biotechnology while building skills in project design, data collection and analysis. Botany is vital to dealing with environmental issues, the sustainable food supply and the management of our natural resources.

Students commencing their studies at Albury-Wodonga campus are required to transfer to the Melbourne campus from second year to complete this major.