Science
Science at Deakin covers a range of study areas including the Bachelor of Biomedical Science, Bachelor of Forensic Science and the Bachelor of Science.
Students gain experience through innovative practical programs, as well as professional practice units, which have been designed to enable students to develop job skills and an understanding of future workplaces.
Speak to staff at the Course Information Centre during Open Day to find out more about Science at Deakin.
Information sessions and displays -
Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus
- Tour of laboratories, science display and demonstrations
- Why science at Deakin?
- Biomedical Science
- Zoology and Animal Science - new course in 2012
- Forensic Science
Tour of laboratories, science display and demonstrations
Tour of laboratories:
12.45pm, 1.15pm, 1.45pm, 2.15pm
Meet at Building ka, Room 3.109
Display and demonstrations:
All day
Building ka, Rooms ka3.103 and ka3.104, Science Laboratories
Take a tour through the Science Laboratories to see the sophisticated equipment used in teaching and research. Talk with the current students conducting experiments and giving demonstrations on forensic detection.
Why Science at Deakin?
11.00–11.30 am
Building ka, Room ka3.403
Science at Deakin offers you flexible study and transferable skills. It is an excellent generalist degree, which gives you a broad knowledge of contemporary science.
A Bachelor of Science has very diverse career outcomes in fields such as research and teaching.
Biomedical Science
11.30 am–12.00 pm
Building ka, Room ka3.406
The growth industry of the 21st century, a degree in biomedical science can lead you to a career in biomedical research, veterinary science, genetic counselling, patent law, genetic engineering, hospital and laboratory science, pharmaceutical/medical sales, as well as further studies in medicine.
Zoology and Animal Science – new course in 2012
12.30–1.00 pm
Building ka, Room ka3.410
This new course for 2012 is targeted towards students with an interest in animal biology. The course will explore animal diversity, ecology and behaviour, comparative physiology, biochemistry, genetics, evolutionary biology and animal nutrition.
The course offers a significant field-based component allowing students to gain hands-on experience in these study areas using native Australian fauna and ecosystems.
Forensic Science
1.30–2.00 pm
Building ka, Room ka3.406
Interested in a career in pharmaceutical and chemical industries, risk analysis, or insurance investigation as a forensic scientist within the criminal justice system? Then come and join this discussion on forensic science at Deakin.
Register to attend Open Day for your chance to win a $50 iTunes voucher. A winner will be drawn every Friday until end of August.
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