Bachelor of Science (Honours) majoring in Genetics

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Mode
On campus
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Start date
February, July Key study dates
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus
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Duration
4 year(s) full-time
Program code icon
Program code
HSCIE
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Full-time
Fees
Indicative annual fees
$55,400
Non-tuition fees
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Prerequisite
None
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Assumed knowledge
None
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English language requirements
IELTS Overall 6.5 IELTS Reading 6 IELTS Listening 6 IELTS Speaking 6 IELTS Writing 6 Equivalent English qualifications
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115753C
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Entry requirements

International admissions by country

Country Requirement Score
Australia ATAR 85
Canada Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) 80%
China Gaokao 75%
Denmark Studentereksamen (stx: Upper Secondary School Diploma) 7 (Good)
France French Baccalaureate 12.5
Global International Baccalaureate 30
Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) 19
India CBSE and CISCE 80
India State Board Examinations 90
Indonesia SMA III 85%
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) A-
Malaysia Matrikulasi 3.22
Malaysia Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) 3.22
Malaysia United Entrance Certificate (UEC) 17
Norway Upper Secondary School Certificate (Vitnemal fra den Videregaende Skole) / Vitnemal For Videregaende Opplaering 4.4
Phillippines High School Diploma (Grade 12) (Academic Track) K12 90%
Singapore Singapore GCE Advanced Levels 10
South Korea College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT) 340
Sri Lanka GCE A Levels 11
Sweden Upper Secondary School Leaving Certificate 15.5
Taiwan GSAT % 75%
Taiwan GSAT Score out of 60 44
Thailand Matayom 6 3.80
UK / Global GCE Advanced Levels 10
USA / Global Advanced Placement (AP) 10
USA / Global America College Test (ACT) 26
USA / Global Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) 1220
Vietnam Bằng Tốt Nghiệp Trung Học Phổ Thông (Vietnamese Year 12) 8.5

Admission criteria

To be eligible, an applicant must have achieved at least one of the following minimum entry requirements and demonstrate they fulfil any prerequisite and essential criteria for admission. In cases where there are more eligible applicants than available places, admission will be competitive with ranks based on the entry criteria.

Secondary education (Year 12)

  • Completion of a secondary education qualification equivalent to the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE).

Vocational Education and Training (VET)

  • Completion of an award from a registered training organisation (RTO) at Certificate IV (AQF level 4) or higher.

Higher education study

  • Successful completion of at least 6 months full-time study (or equivalent part-time) in a higher education award program in an undergraduate diploma (AQF level 5) or higher. This degree requires a Grade Point Average (GPA) equivalent to an Adelaide University 5.0 on a 7-point scale for entry.

Recognition of prior learning

  • Adelaide University is committed to recognising the contribution of students’ prior learning towards their program requirements. Credit may be granted for formal, informal, and non-formal learning. Visit the Credit for previous study page for more information.
  • Answer a few simple questions with our online Credit Assessor to see what credit you could get.

English language entry requirements

In addition, international students who speak English as an additional language must have obtained one of the following standards within the last two years prior to admission. Possession of one or more of these qualifications, in addition to the academic entry requirements, does not, in itself, guarantee a place at Adelaide University. Applications are considered on an individual basis and selection is competitive. Where previous study/work experience was conducted in English, the application must be accompanied by certified documentation from the educational institution/employer certifying that the language of instruction/employment was English.

  • IELTS Overall 6.5
  • IELTS Reading 6
  • IELTS Listening 6
  • IELTS Speaking 6
  • IELTS Writing 6

Please access the following link for a comprehensive list of English language tests accepted by Adelaide University and other important information in relation to meeting the University’s language requirements:

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Why Bachelor of Science (Honours)?

Genes are small. Their impact isn’t.

From disease prevention to food security, real breakthroughs often begin in the lab – at the genetic level.

In this degree, you’ll learn about the fundamental building blocks of life. You’ll connect with experts and professional networks. Work on real-world projects. Debate ethical issues in genetics. Build the skills to contribute to medical innovations, disease prevention, conservation and more.

Genetics is a fast-growing field. With more and more science roles calling for research experience, an honours year in applied genetics can help you stand out.

program overview

Overview

Want a future-proof degree grounded in science and innovation?

This four-year Bachelor of Science (Honours) blends core scientific knowledge with high-level research skills. In the Genetics major, you’ll learn how DNA can be copied, repaired and modified – and what happens when things go wrong. You’ll investigate how genes influence health, development and behaviour. Get real-world experience through projects and placements. Learn how to ask scientific questions and understand patterns in data. Connect with experts in the field. Gain practical experience with over 180 hours of lab work.

You’ll graduate with strong research, critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Your honours year will give you a real advantage for lab-based jobs and postgraduate studies.

Key features

  • Program Key featuresLearn about DNA, inheritance, evolution and mutation.
  • Program Key featuresCombine a Science major with a complementary field of study.
  • Program Key featuresFlexible professional experience options including research projects and industry placements.
  • Program Key featuresComplete over 180 hours of laboratory practicals in purpose-built facilities.
  • Program Key featuresUndertake an independent project with academic supervision.
  • Program Key featuresGet real research experience to prepare for roles in the field.

What you'll learn

Adelaide University’s Bachelor of Science (Honours) is a flexible four-year degree that builds your scientific knowledge and practical skills. You’ll gain experience in data handling, analysis and decision-making and choose electives to suit your interests.

In the Genetics major, you’ll learn how genes affect plants, animals and humans. This includes genetic inheritance, mutations, genome organisation, and the ethics of genetics research.

You'll learn all about quantitative, developmental and medical genetics. Get experience manipulating genes and using technology to sequence and analyse DNA. Explore the genetics landscape in Australia and around the globe. Complete over 180 hours of lab work. Undertake a professional placement or project relevant to your studies.

Our wide range of electives give you the freedom to explore a little bit of everything. You could study another area of science or venture into non-science areas such as arts, languages, business, mathematics – or something else entirely.

If you love travelling, you can even head overseas on a science study tour.

In your third year, a work integrated learning experience will further develop your expertise.

The honours year will enhance your job readiness through advanced research experience. Your high-level expertise will open doors to careers in genomics, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, diagnostics, agriculture and conservation.

Majors

The Bachelor of Science (Honours) is also available with majors in the following:

  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Animal Behaviour
  • Animal Science
  • Biotechnology
  • Chemistry
  • Computational Physics
  • Ecology
  • Environmental Science 
  • Environmental and Geospatial Science
  • Evolutionary Biology
  • Evolutionary Biology and Palaeontology
  • Experimental Physics
  • Food Science and Technology
  • Genetics
  • Geology
  • Geology and Earth Resources
  • Geology and Palaeontology
  • Geophysics
  • Marine and Wildlife Conservation
  • Medicinal and Biological Chemistry
  • Microbiology and Immunology
  • Nuclear Chemistry
  • Nuclear and Radiation Physics
  • Physics and Geophysics
  • Plant Biology
  • Pure and Applied Chemistry
  • Soil Science
  • Space Science and Astrophysics
  • Theoretical Physics.
what you'll learn

Degree Structure: Bachelor of Science (Honours) majoring in Genetics

Program code: HSCIE

Complete 192 units comprising:

  • 42 to 54 units for Core courses, and
  • 78 to 144 units for Majors, and
  • 0 to 48 units for Electives

Study plan

A study plan sets out the courses you will need to complete and the recommended timing for each one. This will help to guide your enrolment in each study period, alongside any additional information provided below. If you have received a personalised plan or alternative advice from your Program Director, please refer to that guidance in the first instance, or seek help from your Program Director or Student Assist if you are unsure.

Enrolment information

Find details about the rules and notes that apply to your program, along with other essential information required for successful enrolment. Supplementary supporting resources may also be provided where applicable.

Courses

Listed here are all the courses that contribute to your program, including elective options that can be chosen. These courses come together to form your study plan. Courses fall into different categories, each of which have specific unit values that need to be met under the program rules.

What courses you'll study

Complete 192 units comprising:

  • 42 to 54 units for Core courses, and
  • 78 to 144 units for Majors, and
  • 0 to 48 units for Electives

Complete 42 to 54 units comprising:

  • 6 to 12 units for all Program core, and
  • 12 to 18 units from Common Core, and
  • 6 to 30 units from Core Selective

Course name Course code Units
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Course name
Science of People, Society and the Future Planet
Course code
SCIE1001
Units
6
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Course name
Data Skills for Scientists
Course code
STAT1000
Units
6

Common core description

Common core courses are interdisciplinary courses that build key graduate capabilities.
Course name Course code Units
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Course name
An Ethically Rich Life
Course code
COREX001
Units
6
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Course name
Fact or Fiction: Data for Everyone
Course code
COREX002
Units
6
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Course name
Igniting Change: Ideas to Action
Course code
COREX003
Units
6
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Course name
Transforming Learning through First Nations Knowledges
Course code
COREX004
Units
6
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Course name
Responsible AI: Bridging Ethics, Education and Industry
Course code
COREX005
Units
6
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Course name
Building Belonging: Navigating Cultural Complexities
Course code
COREX006
Units
6

Course name Course code Units
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Course name
Biology 1A: Molecules, Genes and Cells
Course code
BIOL1003
Units
6
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Course name
Biology 1B: Evolution and Diversity of Organisms
Course code
BIOL1004
Units
6
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Course name
Foundations in Chemistry
Course code
CHEM1000
Units
6
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Course name
Chemistry 1A
Course code
CHEM1002
Units
6
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Course name
Chemistry 1B
Course code
CHEM1003
Units
6
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Course name
Planet Earth
Course code
EART1000
Units
6
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Course name
Extra-terrestrial Geoscience
Course code
EART1002
Units
6
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Course name
Earth, Climate and Life Systems
Course code
EART1012
Units
6
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Course name
Foundations in Mathematics
Course code
MATH1000
Units
6
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Course name
Calculus 1
Course code
MATH1004
Units
6
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Course name
Calculus 2
Course code
MATH1005
Units
6
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Course name
Essential Mathematics
Course code
MATH1015
Units
6
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Course name
Differential Equations
Course code
MATHX202
Units
6
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Course name
Linear Algebra
Course code
MATHX104
Units
6
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Course name
Foundations in Physics
Course code
PHYS1000
Units
6
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Physics 1A
Course code
PHYS1001
Units
6
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Course name
Physics 1B
Course code
PHYS1002
Units
6

Notes

  • Program core - Students in the following Majors will not enrol in STAT1000 Data Skills for Scientists:

    Computational Physics, Experimental Physics, Nuclear and Radiation Physics, Physics and Geophysics, Space Science and Astrophysics, Theoretical Physics

Complete exactly 42 units from the following:

Course name Course code Units
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Course name
Biology 1A: Molecules, Genes and Cells
Course code
BIOL1003
Units
6
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Course name
Biology 1C: Molecular Biology and Biomedical Science
Course code
BIOL1031
Units
6
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Course name
Genetics 2A: Introduction to Genetic Analysis
Course code
BIOL2005
Units
6
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Course name
Genetics 2B: Applications of Genetic Analysis
Course code
BIOL2006
Units
6
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Course name
Genetics 3A: Evolutionary Genetics and Epigenetics
Course code
BIOL3006
Units
6
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Course name
Genetics 3B: Quantitative, Developmental and Medical Genetics
Course code
BIOL3061
Units
6
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Course name
Scientific Data: Analysis and Visualisation
Course code
SCIE2000
Units
6

Electives description

A flexible course choice within your degree.
  • 0 to 48 units from University-wide electives
  • 0 to 48 units from Electives - unspecified plan
  • 0 to 6 units from Electives - Work integrated learning

A full list of university-wide elective options can be accessed below.

University-wide elective options

Course name Course code Units
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Course name
Soils and Landscapes
Course code
AGRI1003
Units
6
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Course name
Environmental Sustainability and Soil Carbon 2
Course code
AGRI2000
Units
6
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Course name
Soil and Water Resources
Course code
AGRI2004
Units
6
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Course name
Crop and Pasture Production
Course code
AGRI2005
Units
6
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Course name
Agricultural Biochemistry
Course code
AGRI2006
Units
6
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Course name
Microbiology and Invertebrate Biology
Course code
AGRI2013
Units
6
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Course name
Soil and Water Management and Conservation 3
Course code
AGRI3011
Units
6
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Course name
Contaminants in the Agro-ecosystem
Course code
AGRI3012
Units
6
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Course name
Soil and Plant Nutrition
Course code
AGRI3013
Units
6
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Course name
Soil Ecology and Nutrient Cycling 3
Course code
AGRI3014
Units
6
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Course name
Biology 1C: Molecular Biology and Biomedical Science
Course code
BIOL1031
Units
6
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Course name
Ecological Issues 1
Course code
BIOL1032
Units
6
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Course name
Zoology 2
Course code
BIOL2004
Units
6
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Course name
Principles of Biotechnology 2
Course code
BIOL2019
Units
6
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Course name
Botany 2
Course code
BIOL2023
Units
6
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Course name
Foundations in Plant Science
Course code
BIOL2024
Units
6
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Course name
Science International Study Tour
Course code
SCIE3009
Units
6
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Course name
Communicating Science
Course code
SCIEX300
Units
6
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Course name
Probability and Statistics
Course code
STATX100
Units
6
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Course name
Plant Identification 2
Course code
BIOL2049
Units
6
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Course name
Animal Identification in Wildlife Conservation 2
Course code
BIOL2050
Units
6
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Course name
Principles of Ecology 2
Course code
BIOL2051
Units
6
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Course name
Molecular and Biomedical Science Practical 2
Course code
BIOL2900
Units
6
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Course name
Microbial Ecology
Course code
BIOLX200
Units
6
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Course name
Bioinformatics: Sequencing Technologies
Course code
BIOLX401
Units
6
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Course name
Bioinformatics: Overview
Course code
BIOLX402
Units
6
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Course name
Introduction to Environmental Chemistry
Course code
CHEM1004
Units
6
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Course name
Environmental Chemistry 2
Course code
CHEM2010
Units
6
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Course name
Food Chemistry
Course code
CHEMX200
Units
6
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Course name
Problem Solving and Programming
Course code
COMP1002
Units
6
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Course name
Object-Oriented Programming
Course code
COMP1005
Units
6
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Course name
Extra-terrestrial Geoscience
Course code
EART1002
Units
6
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Course name
Geophysics 2
Course code
EART2003
Units
6
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Course name
Sedimentary Geology 2
Course code
EART2008
Units
6
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Course name
Structural Geology 2
Course code
EART2009
Units
6
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Course name
Igneous and Metamorphic Geology 2
Course code
EART2010
Units
6
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Course name
Geochemistry 2
Course code
EART2011
Units
6
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Course name
Mineral Resources 2
Course code
EART2012
Units
6
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Course name
Palaeontology and Palaeoenvironments 3
Course code
EART3001
Units
6
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Course name
Mineral Resources 3
Course code
EART3014
Units
6
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Course name
Space Missions
Course code
EART4005
Units
6
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Course name
Fire and Culture
Course code
EARTX300
Units
6
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Course name
Earth Observation for the Environmental Sciences
Course code
ECOL3001
Units
6
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Course name
Introduction to Surveying and Spatial Sciences
Course code
ENGI1006
Units
6
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Course name
Introduction to Remote Sensing
Course code
ENGI2002
Units
6
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Course name
Spatial Data Acquisition and Analysis
Course code
ENGI2004
Units
6
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Course name
Food Processing and Safety
Course code
ENGPX415
Units
6
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Course name
Fundamentals of Climate Change
Course code
ENVI1001
Units
6
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Course name
Physical Geography and Human Environmental Impacts
Course code
ENVI1010
Units
6
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Course name
Environmental Interpretation and Community Engagement
Course code
ENVI2007
Units
6
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Course name
Park and Ecotourism Management
Course code
ENVI2008
Units
6
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Course name
Climate and Sustainability
Course code
ENVI2010
Units
6
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Course name
Environmental Impact Assessment 3
Course code
ENVI3002
Units
6
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Course name
GIS for Agriculture and Natural Resources
Course code
ENVI3008
Units
6
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Course name
Environmental Pollution and Monitoring
Course code
ENVI3010
Units
6
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Course name
GIS for Environmental Management
Course code
ENVI3011
Units
6
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Course name
Environmental Technologies 3
Course code
ENVI3012
Units
6
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Course name
Introduction to Food and Science Technology
Course code
FOOD1000
Units
6
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Course name
Future Foods
Course code
FOOD3005
Units
6
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Course name
Advanced Food Microbiology
Course code
FOOD3015
Units
6
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Course name
Sensory Evaluations of Food
Course code
FOODX200
Units
6
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Course name
Food Production in a Future Climate
Course code
FOODX300
Units
6
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Course name
Food Microbiology
Course code
FOODX500
Units
6
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Course name
Food Quality and Regulation
Course code
FOODX501
Units
6
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Course name
Discrete Mathematics
Course code
MATH1006
Units
6
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Course name
Geometry
Course code
MATH1007
Units
6
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Course name
Mathematics in Action
Course code
MATH1012
Units
6
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Course name
Complex Analysis
Course code
MATHX100
Units
6
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Course name
Mathematical Modelling
Course code
MATHX103
Units
6
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Course name
Data Taming and Prediction
Course code
MATHX105
Units
6
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Course name
Critical Evaluation in Data Science
Course code
MATHX106
Units
6
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Course name
Algebra
Course code
MATHX201
Units
6
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Course name
Real Analysis
Course code
MATHX206
Units
6
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Course name
Introduction to Nutrition
Course code
NUTR1000
Units
6
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Course name
Astronomy 1
Course code
PHYS1003
Units
6
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Course name
Nuclear and Radiation Physics 2
Course code
PHYS2006
Units
6
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Course name
Scientific Data: Analysis and Visualisation
Course code
SCIE2000
Units
6
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Course name
Human Behaviour and Conservation 3
Course code
SCIE3001
Units
6
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Course name
Web Cartography
Course code
SCIE3003
Units
6

Course name Course code Units
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Science Professional Placement
Course code
SCIE3900
Units
6

Notes

  • Electives - unspecified plan - The electives listed above are for students in the unspecified plan of the Bachelor of Science (Honours). Students in a defined plan should refer to the electives listed within their major.

Complete exactly 18 units from the following:

Course name Course code Units
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Molecular and Biomedical Science Practical 2
Course code
BIOL2900
Units
6
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Molecular and Biomedical Sciences Practical 3
Course code
BIOL3007
Units
6
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Genetics Practical 3
Course code
BIOL3092
Units
6

Complete exactly 42 units from the following:

Course name Course code Units
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Course name
Biology 1B: Evolution and Diversity of Organisms
Course code
BIOL1004
Units
6
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Course name
Immunology and Virology 2
Course code
BIOL2008
Units
6
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Biochemistry 2: Metabolism
Course code
BIOL2015
Units
6
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Course name
Biochemistry 2: Molecular and Cellular Biology
Course code
BIOL2017
Units
6
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Course name
Microbiology 2
Course code
BIOL2021
Units
6
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Course name
Evolutionary Biology 2
Course code
BIOL2022
Units
6
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Course name
Bioinformatics: Sequencing Technologies
Course code
BIOLX401
Units
6
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Course name
Bioinformatics: Overview
Course code
BIOLX402
Units
6
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Course name
Human Anatomy and Physiology A
Course code
HBIO1002
Units
6
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Course name
Human Anatomy and Physiology B
Course code
HBIO1003
Units
6
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Course name
First 1000 Days
Course code
HLTH2002
Units
6
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Course name
Communicating Science
Course code
EART4004
Units
6

Complete exactly 48 units from the following:

Course name Course code Units
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Advanced Biological Sciences
Course code
BIOL4001
Units
12
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Honours Biological Sciences Project
Course code
BIOL4002
Units
36
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Course name
Honours Science Project 1
Course code
SCIE4002
Units
12
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Course name
Honours Science Project 2
Course code
SCIE4003
Units
12
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Course name
Honours Science Project 3
Course code
SCIE4004
Units
12
career outcomes

Career outcomes

Genetics graduates can find roles in research labs – but also in biotech startups, diagnostic testing services and allied health fields.

You might work for a multinational biotech or agritech company. You could help crack the code in a major Australian health project. Perhaps you’ll join an international research collaboration, working on genetic solutions to improve climate resilience.

You could also be a:

  • Genetic technologist
  • Genomics analyst
  • Bioinformatics assistant
  • Forensic DNA analyst
  • Biochemist 
  • Microbiologist.

Or, go on to complete your master’s or a PhD in genetics.

Industry trends

Genetic research is driving major advances across health, agriculture, industry and forensics. It’s helping diagnose and treat inherited disorders, develop stronger crops, engineer much-needed microbes and solve crimes through DNA analysis. This means that professional opportunities for genetics graduates are growing. In fact, spending on genetic testing and tools is expected to double by 2033 (BioSpace, 2024).

Completing an honours year will give you advanced research experience, enhancing your job prospects and helping you stand out in a fast-evolving field.

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  • Accommodation services 
  • Common rooms 
  • Prayer rooms. 

You’ll also have unlimited access to our dedicated student support hub. Visit in-person or online, or contact our friendly team by phone. We can assist you with anything study-related including enrolment, identification cards, timetables, fees and more. 

your study experience

Your program team

Dr Sarah Davey

Program Director

College of Science

School of Biological Sciences

Your campus

You'll be studying at one of our renowned campuses, accessing cutting-edge facilities and contemporary study spaces. 

This degree is offered at the following campus(es)

Study hours

Your courses will require a combination of different learning formats, including lectures, tutorials, workshops, seminars and practicals. Aside from your classes, you’ll also need to allocate additional time for independent study. This may include assignments, readings, projects and contributing to online discussion forums. As a rough guide, full-time studies may require 12-26 hours of class time and 14-18 hours of independent study per week. 

 

Assessment

During your studies at Adelaide University, you’ll complete a mixture of practical, professional and research-based learning. Your assessment types will vary depending on the degree you’re studying, but may include: 

  • Case studies  
  • Essays and assignments  
  • Examinations  
  • Group projects  
  • Internships and placements  
  • Practicals  
  • Presentations  
  • Reports and project documentations 
  • Research projects 
  • Workplace and classroom contributions. 
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