Turn your passion for biology into a diverse career. La Trobe's Bachelor of Biological Sciences gives you a strong scientific grounding plus the flexibility to specialise in an area that interests you.Start with the basics. Build foundational skills in biology, chemistry, ecology and biodiversity, and explore the impacts of infection, epidemics and pandemics.This degree is all about getting your hands dirty. You'll start practical classes from your first year – both in our on-campus labs and facilities, and out in the field. Get a glimpse into your professional future in science with industry-led workshops and seminars, as well as opportunities for work placements.
If you're driven by a curiosity to understand cells and organisms at the molecular scale, La Trobe’s Biochemistry major is your gateway to exploring the fundamental processes that underpin life itself. Biochemistry describes all molecular and cellular aspects of life as we know it, from the simplest bacteria and viruses, to plants and crops, to humans. Advances in Biochemistry furthermore are pivotal to understanding diseases such cancer, neurodegenerative and cardiovascular diseases, and play a crucial role in the development of new therapeutic drugs and vaccines.
You will learn how to apply scientific reasoning, laboratory skills and critical thinking, to develop creative solutions to complex, real-world challenges. Upon graduation, you'll be equipped to make significant contributions to fields and industries such as biomolecular research, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, or potential gain entry into further postgraduate courses.
Students commencing their studies at Albury-Wodonga campus are required to transfer to the Melbourne campus from second year to complete this major.
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