Bachelor of Genetics

Explore the complex and fascinating world of genetics and unravel the mysteries of DNA with the ANU Bachelor of Genetics. Youll learn how genes hold our hereditary information, and study classical genetics, molecular genetics, population genetics, and bioinformatics. You can even follow interests in areas as diverse as plant genetics, evolutionary genetics or medicine and health. Studying at ANU means youll be exposed to ground breaking research being undertaken by our academics in active research laboratories at the Research School of Biology and the John Curtin School of Medical Research, Australias national medical research institute.

Campus
Duration
Fees
ATAR

Canberra

Full-time - 3 years

N/A
85

Structure

The Bachelor of Genetics requires completion of 144 units, of which:; A maximum of 60 units may come from completion of 1000 level courses; A minimum of 30 units must come from completion of 3000 level courses; A minimum of 12 units of courses tagged as Transdisciplinary Problem Solving

Subjects

  • Genetics

Entry requirements

  • Year 12 or equivalent
  • Applicants who complete a recognised secondary/senior secondary/post secondary/tertiary sequence of study will be assessed on the basis of an equivalent selection rank that is calculated upon application.
  • Prerequisites
  • ACT: Chemistry (Major)
  • NSW: Chemistry or equivalent
  • VIC: Chemistry
  • QLD: Chemistry
  • TAS: Chemistry
  • SA / NT: Chemistry
  • WA: Chemistry
  • IB: Chemistry SL or HL
  • ATAR: 85 International Baccalaureate: 32