Bachelor of Science in Biology
offered by Macquarie University

Bachelor of Science in Biology
at
Macquarie University
Overview

Exploring Life's Wonders: Unveiling the Mysteries of Biology Through Science, Research, and Innovation

Who should do this course?

High school graduates passionate about studying living organisms and their interactions

What are the course deliverables?

Demonstrate broad and coherent in-depth knowledge and skills from a scientific discipline
Identify ethical issues as they arise in scientific work and adhere to professional ethical standards when undertaking this work, determining the potential impact on others and the planet, including Indigenous, inter-cultural and environmental contexts
Integrate scientific knowledge and skills into practice through working collaboratively on industry- and research-related projects, and effectively communicating scientific concepts in multiple modes to a range of audiences
Identify the range of career paths available to science graduates and demonstrate related professional skills and attributes, including career literacy, personal accountability, use of digital communication and technologies, independent learning and critical evaluation

More about this course

The Bachelor of Science allows you to follow a path to suit your intended career in the sciences. You will undertake an in-depth study of the Biology – the study of all living things, encompassing diverse subdisciplines, including cell and developmental biology, behaviour, biodiversity, conservation, ecology, genetics, microbiology, anatomy and physiology
You'll learn about the function and processes that influence the ecology and evolution of organisms

Biology major

BIOX1310 Organisms to Ecosystems

CHEX1001 Foundations in Chemistry and Molecular Sciences 1

BIOX2210 Life Processes

BIOX2310 Diversity of Life

Minor

BIOX1110 Genes to Organisms

BIOX1210 Human Biology

BIOX2110 Genetics

Essential subjects

FOSX1015 Statistical Concepts for Science

FOSX1025 Scientific Computing

BIOX1320 Biological Basis of Behaviour

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