Biological Sciences (Zoology), 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 evolution of the animal kingdom. You’ll learn the ecology, behaviour, physiology, development and origin of animals and examine how they interact with their environment. Develop hands-on experience with fieldwork opportunities and access to our on-campus Wildlife Sanctuary.

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