Australian National University (ANU)
3 years full-time
Unravel the mysteries of DNA and explore how genes shape life. This three-year undergraduate program combines classical and molecular genetics with hands-on laboratory research, preparing you for careers in medical research, biotechnology, agriculture, and genetic counselling.
Domestic applicants require an ATAR of 85 or International Baccalaureate score of 32. Chemistry is a prerequisite subject (Chemistry SL or HL for IB students). Students must demonstrate English language proficiency. Those without the chemistry requirement can undertake a bridging course in February. Higher education applicants are assessed on previous tertiary studies, while VET applicants must have completed AQF Level 5 or higher qualifications.
The program comprises 144 units across three years, including compulsory courses in Foundations of Life, Diversity of Life, Genetics, Genes Replication and Expression, Genomics and Its Applications, and Genetics of Human Disease. Students complete quantitative skills courses in Introduction to Quantitative Biology or Experimental Design and Analysis. Elective options include Human Evolution, Developmental Biology, Bioinformatics, Threatened Species Recovery, Evolution of Biodiversity, Data Science for Biologists, Australian Wildlife, and Programming for Scientists. Research project opportunities allow specialization in genetics fields. Students must complete 12 units of Transdisciplinary Problem-Solving courses and can select up to 48 units of electives from across ANU.
ANU ranks among the world's finest universities with nearly 100,000 alumni in leadership positions globally. The program provides direct exposure to groundbreaking research at the Research School of Biology and the John Curtin School of Medical Research, Australia's national medical research institute. Students benefit from active research laboratories and mentorship from leading academics in genetics research.
Graduates pursue diverse careers in medical and agricultural research institutes, hospitals, government departments, universities, and biotechnology companies. As knowledge of the human genome expands, demand for genetics specialists grows in genetic counselling services, forensics laboratories, patent firms, and schools. The degree prepares graduates for roles in medical biology, plant science, conservation, and emerging fields in genomics and personalized medicine.
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