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Overview

In First Year Biology we introduce you to modern biology and how biologists carry out scientific investigation. Topics range from genes and DNA, to understanding the human body, to theories of evolution. There are many reasons why you may want to study biology. It could be an excitement in the growing field of biotechnology, a desire to conserve the environment, a love of animals, or just a curiosity in life itself.

If you haven’t done HSC biology or just want a refresher, we offer Bridging Courses in biology every year before semester one of First Year Biology. Courses last for one week and are for prospective students of all ages and abilities.

Junior biology consists of units of study with a mixture of lectures, laboratory classes and independent study. First year units of study provide students with an opportunity to:

  • Develop an overview of biological concepts
  • Begin to develop an understanding of the characteristics of scholarship and research

Students may take up to two units of study in biology per semester in their first year. Students intending to major in biology are recommended to take either Concepts in Biology in first semester and Living Systems as well as Molecular Biology and Genetics in second semester.

More detailed descriptions and information regarding the units of study below can be found in the Faculty of Science handbook and the junior units of study info booklet Adobe pdf document

Semester 1

Semester 2

Advice

Any student needing advice before enrolling should make an appointment to see an adviser from the School of Biological Sciences. For more information contact School of Biological Sciences Enquiries.