Bachelor of Biological Science
2014 Deakin University Handbook
Year | 2014 course information |
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Award granted | Bachelor of Biological Science |
Campus | Offered at Burwood (Melbourne) |
Cloud Campus | No |
Duration | 3 years full-time or part-time equivalent |
CRICOS course code | 001841F Burwood (Melbourne) |
Deakin course code | S321 |
Course sub-headings
Course overview
The Bachelor of Biological Science aims to produce high-quality graduates with generic skills, theoretical knowledge and relevant, wide-ranging practical experience in both the laboratory and the field, to gain employment either in the biological field, a related science field or to succeed in further study.
This recently revised course provides the opportunity to study and conduct research projects in zoology, cell and molecular biology, genetics, physiology or ecology to gain real-life experience in your profession. A series of professional practice units will introduce you to a career in biology, while a work placement gives you an insight into laboratory science, field science or an approved alternative. You will also have the opportunity to apply for an Industry Based Learning placement which will allow you to apply and consolidate knowledge gained in your course, experience workplace culture and workplaces practices, explore career options and develop a professional network.
This course has a first year of foundation units followed by a second year focusing on biodiversity and organismal biology. Using electives from second and third year, you are able to pursue a particular interest in biology either by selecting a major in Zoology or Cell and Molecular Biology, or by tailoring your degree with elective units which you may choose from a range of second and third-year biology units or units from any other faculty within the University.
An honours year is available for high-achieving students upon completion of this degree.
Units in the course may include assessment hurdle requirements.
Career opportunities
Biological scientists are employed in a vast range of areas including those within the general health and medical industry (hospital scientists, analytical and diagnostic laboratory scientists and research scientists), food and agriculture-based industries, animal health, quarantine, wildlife biology, environmental consulting, museums, herbaria and the emerging biotechnology industries.
Course rules
The course comprises a total of 24 credit points, which must include the following:
- 15 core units (including 1 restricted level 1 unit and 1 Professional Practice unit at level 3)
- 9 elective units
- Completion of SLE010 Laboratory and Fieldwork Safety Induction Program (0 credit-point compulsory unit)
- level 1 - up to 10 credit points
- levels 2 and 3 - at least 14 credit points over both levels
- level 3 - at least 6 credit points
Course structure
Level 1
Trimester 1
SLE010 | Unit description is currently unavailable * |
SLE111 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
SLE133 | Unit description is currently unavailable ^ |
SLE103 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
SLE115 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
Trimester 2
SLE132 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
SLE136 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
One unit from:
SEP122 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
SLE155 | Unit description is currently unavailable ^ |
SLE102 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
plus one elective unit
* SLE010 is a compulsory 0-credit-point unit.
^Note: Students who have not completed Year 12 Chemistry or equivalent may choose to do SLE133 Chemistry in Our World in Trimester 1. Students who have completed Year 12 Chemistry or equivalent may choose to do SLE155 Chemistry for the Professional Sciences in Trimester 2.
Level 2
Trimester 1
SLE203 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
SLE204 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
SLE234 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
SLE251 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
Trimester 2
SLE254 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
SLE206 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
plus two elective units
Level 3
Trimester 1
SLE370 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
plus three elective units
Trimester 2
One unit from:
SLE390 | Unit description is currently unavailable # |
SLE314 | Unit description is currently unavailable ^ |
SLE352 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
plus three elective units
^ SLE314 Research Project is also available in Trimesters 1 and 3 (students would normally be expected to have an approved academic standard of distinction average in level 2 studies, please contact your Course Advisor prior to enrolling in this unit).
# Must have successfully completed STP010 Introduction to Work Placements (0 credit point unit)
Course structure
Course structure
Course structure
Zoology Major: unit set code MJ-S000054
Burwood (Melbourne)
Study the biology of animals from several aspects ranging from an understanding of how animals function, their evolution and their relationship with the environment.
Students can use their elective units to obtain a Zoology Major by completing the following units:
SLE111 | Unit description is currently unavailable * |
SLE132 | Unit description is currently unavailable * |
SLE204 | Unit description is currently unavailable * |
SLE205 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
SLE237 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
SLE360 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
SLE395 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
Plus unit one from:
SLE350 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
SLE307 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
* Core units within the course
Course structure
Cell and Molecular Biology Major: unit set code MJ-S000031
Burwood (Melbourne)
The cell and molecular biology sequence is designed to provide a focused understanding of advanced molecular cell biology, microbiology and human molecular genetics. This sequence will also prepare you to focus and acquire theoretical and practical skills in molecular biology.
Students can use their elective units to obtain a Cell and Molecular Biology Major by completing the following units:
SLE111 | Unit description is currently unavailable * |
SLE155 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
SLE206 | Unit description is currently unavailable * |
SLE212 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
SLE222 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
SLE234 | Unit description is currently unavailable * |
SLE321 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
SLE339 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
Note: pre-requisites apply.
* Core units within the course