Overview

Key facts

In this Diploma of Bioscience from La Trobe College Australia will help students understand the structure, functions and interactions of living organisms from the molecular level upwards and begin to discuss some big issues such as climate change, pandemic regulation, the protection of endangered animals and disease treatment.
Students who successfully complete this diploma can progress their studies in biotechnology fields at La Trobe University leading to careers in biological scientist, biochemist, environmental scientist, geneticist, research specialist and much more.
Students have the choice of studying on campus or online, or a combination of both.

Potential career paths at the completion of a bachelor degree

Biological scientist
Biotechnologist
Biochemist
Environmental scientist
Government and private industry research specialist
Geneticist
Scientific and medical research specialist
Scientific patent consultant

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Molecules, Genes and Cells
Chemistry Foundations
Human Bioscience
Statistics for Life Sciences
Ecology, Evolution and Biodiversity
Applications of Chemistry
Infections, Pandemics and Epidemics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 8 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-06-30 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-10-20 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-03-03 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Melbourne, Australia

Disciplines

Biomedical Science Biodiversity & Conservation View 44 other preparation in Biodiversity & Conservation in Australia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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General requirements

CRICOS Provider Code La Trobe College Australia 03312D

Year 12:

Satisfactory completion in one of any English or any Mathematics

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

38160 AUD / year

≈ 38160 AUD / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

29800 AUD / year

≈ 29800 AUD / year

Living costs

Melbourne

Australia

1501 - 2659 AUD / month

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Overview

Key facts

Potential career paths at the completion of a bachelor degree

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Melbourne

Funding

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