Overview
The Biological Sciences major aims to produce biologists with wide-ranging training and experience in the broad area of biology. It adopts an integrated approach to the major themes of biology, from the molecular and cellular levels to the whole organism and community levels. This is achieved by examining the common … For more content click the Read More button below.
Structure
33 credit points
Major33 credit points
Admission requirements
Special requirements
Entry requirements (onshore)
English language requirements
Additional progression requirements / restrictions
Learning outcomes
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On successful completion of this course, students will be able to describe the diversity of life from the molecular and cellular levels to the whole organism, population and community levels
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On successful completion of this course, students will be able to explain the abiotic and biotic processes that have resulted in the diversity of biota including past and present distributions, e.g. evolutionary theory and mechanisms, earth history, biogeography, etc
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On successful completion of this course, students will be able to develop and apply experimental designs and analyses appropriate to the various disciplines within the biological sciences including the use of contemporary multivariate, molecular and phylogenetic analyses
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On successful completion of this course, students will be able to collect, record, analyse and interpret information using the conventions of scientific argument, judgment, deduction and communication
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On successful completion of this course, students will be able to implement a range of key field and laboratory skills in the biological sciences
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On successful completion of this course, students will be able to apply relevant ethical and safety guidelines including animal welfare, human experimentation, publishing guidelines and institutional and government protocols for safety in field, laboratory and professional settings
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On successful completion of this course, students will be able to integrate and interpret molecular, morphological, ecological and biogeographic data in an evolutionary framework and then communicate these findings in a variety of formats, e.g. discussion groups, written reports, posters, presentations etc.
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On successful completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate accountability for their own learning including critical reflection and lifelong learning
Professional outcomes
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Research areas
Agricultural and Veterinary Sciences
Biological Sciences
Environmental Sciences
Education