La Trobe University
Bachelor of Science (Genetics)
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationLa Trobe's Bachelor of Science offers you foundational skills in science and the freedom to delve into your passions. Whether it's protecting endangered animals, developing new ways to treat disease or fighting climate change, you'll be ready to pursue your dream journey in science by tailoring your degree with a mix of majors and minors. As you learn from leading academics and researchers, you'll take a deep dive into science – not only scientific concepts, but also how scientists think, work and share their findings.
About the Genetics major
Discover how inherited genes influence our development and health. You’ll gain an understanding of the mechanisms which enable biological processes at a molecular level and develop skills to contribute to some of today's biggest challenges, such as protecting endangered animals or developing new ways to treat disease.
Delivery mode
La Trobe University offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
- Edwards Road, Flora Hill, Bendigo, VIC
- Levels 2, 3 and 20, 360 Collins Street, Melbourne, VIC
- Plenty Road, Bundoora, Melbourne, VIC
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- Completed Year 12 (ATAR optional) with ATAR 60.25 or equivalent
Course fees
Career opportunities
The Bachelor of Science (Genetics) will prepare you for the following roles.
Bioinformatician
A Bioinformatician analyses biological data using computational techniques. You might work in research institutions, universities, or healthcare fa...
Genetic Counsellor
Genetic Counsellors are qualified health professionals who provide information and counselling services to people with (or at risk of developing) d...
Geneticist
A Geneticist studies genes, heredity, and variation in living organisms. You might work in a laboratory, research facility, or hospital. Geneticist...
Molecular Geneticist
A Molecular Geneticist studies the structure and function of genes at a molecular level. You might work in a laboratory, research institution, or u...
Research Scientist
A Research Scientist collects and analyses information from scientific tests, trials and experiments. You might work in a particular field of scien...
DNA Analyst
A DNA Analyst examines genetic material to assist in criminal investigations, paternity cases, or medical research. You might work in a forensic la...
Molecular Biologist
A Molecular Biologist investigates the molecular mechanisms of biological processes in cells and organisms. You might work in a laboratory, researc...
About La Trobe University
La Trobe is a university known for making a positive difference in the lives of our students, partners and communities. We will become an even more valued and relevant university because of the way we respond to their needs in this time of great local and national crisis.
Our aim is to emerge as a more resilient, future-focused and necessarily more efficient institution that will thrive in a post-COVID world by being more sharply focused on the needs of our community, and by playing to our strengths in teaching and research.
