Bachelor of Science (Biology)

Bachelor of Science (Biology) is a good fit for students who want to build capability in Biological sciences through areas such as ecology, genetics, plant science and zoology, plus scientific methods and laboratory/field work. The strongest current official evidence in this research links the field to biological research, laboratories, environmental/land management, government, industry and ngo roles.

Qualification level
Bachelor
Field
Science
Typical duration
3 years typical full-time
Study destinations
4
Partner offerings
17

Course overview

Why study Bachelor of Science (Biology)?

  • Biological sciences through areas such as ecology
  • Genetics
  • Plant science
  • Zoology
  • Plus scientific methods
  • Laboratory/field work

The strongest current official evidence in this research links the field to biological research, laboratories, environmental/land management, government, industry and ngo roles.

Career direction

Where could this course take you?

Roles this qualification is mapped to across current Grace partner evidence.

  • Biological research
  • Laboratories
  • Environmental/land management
  • Government
  • Industry and NGO roles.

Professional eligibility depends on the provider’s award, accreditation, placement requirements and destination rules.

Grace partner network

Where can you study Bachelor of Science (Biology)?

Choose a destination to see the Grace partner options recorded for this course.

Study in Australia

Grace partners offering this course

6 Grace partner options currently shown.

Explore Australia

University of Tasmania

Bachelor of Science (Biological Sciences majors)

Campus
Hobart
Duration
3 years typical full-time
Intakes
-
International tuition
-
Provider registration
00586B

La Trobe University

Bachelor of Science (Biology)

Campus
Melbourne
Duration
-
Intakes
-
International tuition
-
Provider registration
00115M

Murdoch University

Bachelor of Science (Biology)

Campus
Perth
Duration
-
Intakes
-
International tuition
-
Provider registration
00125J

University of Western Australia

Bachelor of Science (Biology)

Campus
Perth
Duration
-
Intakes
-
International tuition
-
Provider registration
-

University of Southern Queensland

Bachelor of Science (Biology)

Campus
Toowoomba
Duration
-
Intakes
-
International tuition
-
Provider registration
00244B

University of Newcastle

Bachelor of Science (Biology)

Campus
Newcastle
Duration
-
Intakes
-
International tuition
-
Provider registration
00109J

Destination context

Why study Biology in Australia?

Broad university/VET choice, many applied and professionally accredited programmes, and multiple city/campus options.

Biological sciences through areas such as ecology, genetics, plant science and zoology, plus scientific methods and laboratory/field work.

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Eligibility

Entry requirements

Academic requirements

Requirements vary by institution and by the official award shown above. Grace will check your prior study against the provider’s current published criteria.

English language requirements

English scores and accepted tests vary by provider. No single institution’s requirement is presented as applying to every option.

Plan in AUD

What could it cost?

University / course costs

Tuition appears on each provider card where it was recorded. Deposits and institutional fees are omitted unless evidenced.

Destination costs

Student visa (subclass 500)
A$2,500
Official financial capacity reference
A$29,710

12-month student living-cost financial capacity. This is not presented as money that will necessarily be spent. OSHC required; price varies by insurer/cover

Timing

Intakes and when to apply

Provider deadline varies. Visa application needs the study documentation/CoE; confirm current processing guidance before lodgement.

Provider-specific intake information is shown on offering cards only where it was recorded. Speak with Grace before planning around an intake.

Student questions

Frequently asked
questions.

What is Bachelor of Science (Biology)?
Bachelor of Science (Biology) is a good fit for students who want to build capability in Biological sciences through areas such as ecology, genetics, plant science and zoology, plus scientific methods and laboratory/field work. The strongest current official evidence in this research links the field to biological research, laboratories, environmental/land management, government, industry and ngo roles.
What will I learn?
Biological sciences through areas such as ecology, genetics, plant science and zoology, plus scientific methods and laboratory/field work.
What careers can this course support?
Biological research, laboratories, environmental/land management, government, industry and NGO roles. Outcomes depend on the provider award, accreditation and local professional rules.
How long does the course take?
Verified examples include: 3 years typical full-time. Check the provider offering for the applicable duration.
When should I apply?
Use the exact provider intake/deadline where published; then apply the destination visa/study-permit timing rules in the Destination Rules sheet.
Which Grace partners offer this course?
17 current Grace partner offerings are mapped across 4 destinations.

Source transparency

Course information reviewed by Grace International

Information last verified: October 2026. Fees, intakes and government requirements can change; follow official source links shown beside volatile facts.

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