Overview

The Molecular Genetics Major (BAdvSci)(Honours) programme from Curtin University is designed for high-performing students to deepen their expertise in molecular genetics with research, leadership and entrepreneurship skills.

Key facts

Molecular genetics is an expanding area that is contributing to solutions for human, animal and plant diseases; environmental degradation; biodiversity monitoring; food security; biosecurity and other global challenges.

Genetics now underpins diverse jobs related to biology. For example, around the world, governments are investing in genetics research to improve food supply, which is increasingly reliant on genetically modifying the production of plants and animals.

Environmental DNA (eDNA) is another growth area, where trace amounts of DNA in the environment are contributing to better estimates of biodiversity in terrestrial and marine environments. And ancient DNA is being extracted from fossils to understand the evolution of life and the impacts of ancient climate and ecosystem change.

Careers

Plant and animal geneticist

Agricultural and food scientist

Bioinformatician

Biotechnologist

Ecologist

Industries

Agriculture and agribusiness

Environment and sustainability

Food security

Medical and healthcare

Research and development

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Science, Technology and Global Problems

Linear Algebra

Advanced Calculus

Reactivity and Function in Chemistry

Biological Chemistry

Molecular Genetics and Cell Biology

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-09 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-02-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-03 00:00:00 , National

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International students deadline: For countries listed separately on the website, 10 weeks before start date. All other countries, 5 weeks before start date.

Language

English

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Credits

800 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Perth, Australia

Disciplines

Molecular Sciences Genetics View 24 other Bachelors in Genetics 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 095949E

IB 38

Completed year 12 in Australia or overseas in the past two years, or

Completed TAFE or VET studies in the past two years.

This course has a minimum ATAR of 95

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

44222 AUD / year

≈ 44222 AUD / year
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Citizens or residents

8900 AUD / year

≈ 8900 AUD / year

Additional Details

Australian and New Zealand students: Commonwealth supported

Living costs

Perth

Australia

1328 - 2367 AUD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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