Bachelor of Science with a major in Biology
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Overview
Science at Macquarie has a strong focus on peer-assisted learning and practical work, both in the field and in our high-quality laboratories. This hands-on approach will allow you to develop your scientific research skills, critical thinking and problem solving ability.
Learn from internationally recognised researchers and gain state-of-the-art scientific knowledge.
At Macquarie you can study virtually every level of biology, from cell and developmental biology to behaviour, biodiversity, conservation, ecology, genetics, microbiology, morphology and physiology.
You can combine biology with specialised subjects such as natural sciences and the marine environment, medical research, and geological and environmental sciences.
Key features
- Significant research content, eg case studies or teacher’s own research.
- Most units include practical work in state-of-the-art laboratories. Some include fieldwork.
- You can study biology by distance education. Some units require attendance on campus.
Location
North Ryde
Suitable for
Students with interest in science, and in any area of biology.
HECS Course fee
AUD $4,520 p.a.
Student amenities fee
Information on the Student services and amenities fee
Entry requirements
English language requirements
If you have completed the NSW HSC or equivalent you satisfy the English proficiency requirements.
For full information view the English proficiency requirements table (436 Kb).
Work experience requirements
What you will study
| Degree requirements | Credit Points |
|---|---|
| Minimum number of credit points for the degree | 68 |
| Minimum number of credit points at 200 level or above | 38 |
| Minimum number of credit points at 300 level or above | 18 |
| Minimum number of credit points designated as Science | 42 |
| Completion of a Qualifying Major for the Bachelor of Science | |
| Completion of a designated People unit | |
| Completion of a designated Planet unit |
Major requirements
The following outlines the units (subjects) to be studied within this major
| 100 level | Credit Points | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Required | 3cp from | BIOL units at 100 level | 3 | ||
| 200 level | Credit Points | ||||
| Required | 6cp from | BIOL units at 200 level | 6 | ||
| 300 level | Credit Points | ||||
| Capstone | one of | BIOL345 | C | Human Genetics Theory | |
| BIOL347 | C | Plant Diversity and Conservation | |||
| BIOL367 | C | Immunobiology | |||
| BIOL368 | C | Ecology and Evolution | |||
| BIOL369 | C | Vertebrate Evolution | 3 | ||
| Required | 9cp from | BIOL301 - BIOL377 | 9 | ||
| Any level | Credit Points | ||||
| Required | 3cp from | 100 and 200 level BIOL units | 3 | ||
| Total credit points required to satisfy this major | 24 | ||||
Notes
- Units marked with a C are Capstone units.
- The course information contained on this page is applicable for 2012 ONLY.
For more information please read the courses disclaimer.
Careers
Career Opportunities
- biotechnology industry
- environmental scientist
- forensic scientist
- hospital scientist
- patent officer
- pharmaceutical industry
- science communication
- science teacher, secondary and tertiary
- scientific research
Employers
• Area Health Services
• Australian Museum
• Australian Quarantine Inspection Service
• Biotech Australia
• Children’s Medical Research Institute
• Department of Environment, Climate Change and Water
• Department of Planning
• Department of Primary Industry
• Environmental protection authorities
• local government
• National Parks and Wildlife Service
• patent offices
• Pharmatox
• Sydney Catchment Authority
• Taronga Zoo
Average starting salary
Median starting salary is $45,000 for a biological sciences graduate (source: GradStats 2009).
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