Bachelor of Arts
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ATAR and location:Melbourne: 60.05Online: 61.3
Duration: 3 years full-time or part-time equivalent3 years full-time
Why study genetics at La Trobe?
World-class biological sciences research
Our research in biochemistry and cell biology and in microbiology and plant biology is rated 'well-above world standard'.
Australian Research Council, 2019, Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) Outcomes 2018
State-of-the-art infrastructure
La Trobe’s AgriBio facility brings together world-class research and the work of the Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions.
Take a look at the largest agricultural R&D organisation in the state
Practical experience
Gain hands-on experience with work placements at the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning and other leading research facilities.
Check out how you can see research in biochemistry, chemistry and genetics first hand
Courses
Looking to study genetics? It's available as a major in our Bachelor of Science and as a second major in our Bachelor of Arts; or explore the range of courses below.
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Bachelor of Arts (Honours)
Location: Melbourne
Duration: 1 year full-time or part-time equivalent1 year full-time
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Health Sciences
Double degree ATAR and location:Melbourne: 66.2
Duration: 4 years full-time or part-time equivalent4 years full-time
Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Arts
Double degree ATAR and location:Online: N/P
Duration: 4 years full-time or part-time equivalent
Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Science
Double degree ATAR and location:Melbourne: 85.85
Duration: 4 years full-time or part-time equivalent4 years full-time
Bachelor of Laws (Honours)/Bachelor of Arts
Double degree ATAR and location:Melbourne: 91.75Bendigo: N/P
Duration: 5 years full-time or part-time equivalent5 years full-time
Bachelor of Laws (Honours)/Bachelor of Science
Double degree ATAR and location:Melbourne: 94.25
Duration: 5 years full-time or part-time equivalent5 years full-time
Bachelor of Science
ATAR and location:Melbourne: 68.55Bendigo: 69.5
Duration: 3 years full-time or part-time equivalent3 years full-time
Bachelor of Science (Honours)
Location: Melbourne
Duration: 1 year full-time or part-time equivalent1 year full-time
Diploma of Science
ATAR and location:Melbourne: 44.25Bendigo: N/P
Duration: 1 year full-time or part-time equivalent1 year full-time
Doctor of Philosophy
Location: Melbourne Albury-Wodonga Bendigo Mildura Shepparton
Duration: 4 years full-time or part-time equivalent4 years full-time
Master of Arts
Location: Melbourne Albury-Wodonga Bendigo Mildura Shepparton
Duration: 2 years full-time or part-time equivalent2 years full-time
Master of Philosophy
Location: Melbourne Albury-Wodonga Bendigo Mildura Shepparton
Duration: 2 years full-time or part-time equivalent2 years full-time
Master of Science
Location: Melbourne Albury-Wodonga Bendigo Mildura Shepparton
Duration: 2 years full-time or part-time equivalent2 years full-time
Career opportunities in genetics
Career pathways
Studying genetics builds transferable skills in analytical thinking, communication and problem solving to prepare you for a range of careers.
Possible roles include:
- Genomics scientist
- Genetic counsellor
- Molecular ecologist
- Immunology scientist
- Plant geneticist
- Molecular scientist
Future employers
Potential employers of genetics graduates include:
- Murdoch Children’s Research Institute
- CSIRO
- Agresearch Limited
- Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
- Thermo Fisher Scientific
- Victorian Clinical Genetics Services
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