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Diploma of Bioscience
Diploma of Bioscience

Diploma of Bioscience

  • ID:03312D
  • Level:1-Year Diploma
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  • Type:Full-time

Fees (AUD)

  • TuitionFee/Year:$38,160.00
  • LivingFee/Year:$15,550.00
  • InsuranceFee/Year:$648.00
  • TuitionFee/Year:$38,160.00
  • LivingFee/Year:$15,550.00
  • InsuranceFee/Year:$648.00
Estimated Total/program:
$54,358.00
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Admission Requirements

Entry Requirements

  • International Baccalaureate: Minimum of total 20 points
  • Prerequisite: Year 12 - Satisfactory completion in one of any English or any Mathematics

English Requirements

  • TOEFL-Internet, 60 (Writing no less than 20)
  • IELTS (Academic), Overall score of 6.0 (no band score below 5.5)
  • PTE Academic,  42
  • Cambridge English, Level C1
  • Duolingo English Test, 90
  • HKDSE, 4
  • IB English, Minimum of 4 in English A or minimum of 5 in English B
  • La Trobe College Australia, EFS 5B
  • SPM/STPM English, B

Course Information

The Diploma of Bioscience provides you with a foundational understanding of molecular biology, ecology, epidemiology and chemical reactions and analysis. You’ll also develop the statistical modelling and research skills required to succeed in a scientific career.

This Diploma will set you on the knowledge path to help solve global issues or advise on sustainable methodology and practices. You’ll learn about the structure, functions and interactions of living organisms from the molecular level upwards and begin to discuss some big issues such as climate change, pandemic regulation, the protection of endangered animals and disease treatment.

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Course Structure

Subjects

8 subjects required for completion of the Diploma. 7 core subjects listed below plus 1 elective module from any other diploma.

Core modules:

  • Molecules, Genes and Cells (SBIO1MGC)
  • Chemistry Foundations (SCHE1CHF)
  • Human Bioscience A (HHBS1HBA)
  • Statistics for Life Sciences (SSTA1LS)
  • Ecology, Evolution and Biodiversity (SBIO1EEB)
  • Applications of Chemistry (SCHE1APL)
  • Infections, Pandemics and Epidemics (SMIC1IPE)

Note: Human Biosciences B (HHBS1HBB) is the required elective module for students wishing to enter Bachelor of Biomedicine.

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Pre Courses

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Pathway Courses

Your direct pathway to La Trobe University

Secondary school  -> Diploma -> Bachelor

Entry into 2nd year of

  • Bachelor of Agriculture*

  • Bachelor of Animal and Veterinary Bioscience*

  • Bachelor of Biological Sciences*

  • Bachelor of Biomedicine*

  • Bachelor of Science (Majors available: Biochemistry, Botany, Chemistry, Genetics, Microbiology, Statistics, Zoology)

  • Bachelor of Biological Science* (Bendigo campus only)

*Students require a minimum weighted average mark (WAM) to progress into second year.

Second year of some Bachelor courses may require specific university subjects to be completed as elective units.

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Career Opportunity

Career Opportunity

Potential career paths at the completion of a bachelor degree

  • Biological scientist
  • Biotechnologist
  • Biochemist
  • Environmental scientist
  • Government and private industry research specialist
  • Geneticist
  • Scientific and medical research specialist
  • Scientific patent consultant

Ability to settle

Overseas Student Health Cover

OSHC: 648 ($) AUD per year (Approx. per year) 

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