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Joondalup - Delivery Mode:
On-campus
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Joondalup +
Mt Lawley
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Part-time - Delivery Mode:
On-campus - Duration:
4 years full-time or equivalent part-time - Faculty:
Education and Arts - School:
Communications and Arts - Code:
Y48 - CRICOS:
074065D - Indicative ATAR (TER):
55
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Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Science
Major In Biological Sciences
Covers such areas as cellular and molecular biology, genetics and evolution, zoology, animal and plant physiology, botany and ecology.
Related careers
Biomedical Researcher, Nature Conservationist, Environmental Consultant, Botanist, Catchment Officer, Natural Resource Officer, Sanctuary Manager, Animal Biologist, Conservation Field Officer, Ecologist
Major structure
This unitset structure contains information about the units which comprise the course as well as the credit points required to successfully complete it.
Prerequisite: Satisfactory performance in a course from the Science Learning Area at level 3A/3B, or equivalent. The following three units:| Unit | Description | Points | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SCB2322 | Genetics and Evolution | 15 | |
| SCI1183 | Origins and Evolution of Life | 15 | |
| SCI1187 | Form and Function in Biology | 15 | |
| Plus 75 credit points (five units) selected from the following set with at least two at the 3000 level: | |||
| SCB2222 | Cellular and Molecular Biology | 15 | |
| SCB2423 | Plant Diversity | 15 | |
| SCB2424 | Animal Diversity | 15 | |
| SCB3201 | Studies in Ecology | 15 | |
| SCB3322 | Applications in Molecular Biology | 15 | |
| SCB3523 | Plant Physiology and Adaptation | 15 | |
| SCB3524 | Comparative and Environmental Physiology | 15 | |
| SCI2201 | Invertebrates: Conservation and Ecology | 15 | |
This major can also be studied in the following courses: