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Biology is the study of life and all living things, encompassing a range of topics including biodiversity, cell biology, genetics, microbiology, molecular biology, plant growth and reproduction, human physiology, and immunology. This diverse field explores the complexities of life from the microscopic level of cells and molecules to the macroscopic level of ecosystems and environments.

In this major, you will learn how to apply your knowledge and skills to analyse, research and solve problems creatively and gain intimate knowledge in a diverse array of courses like Immunology, Human Physiology and Microbiology.

By understanding the intricate processes that govern life, biology offers crucial insights into how organisms work. Advances in biology have profound implications for medicine, agriculture, conservation, and numerous other fields, ultimately enhancing our ability to address pressing global issues and improve human health and wellbeing.

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The Biology Major can be selected in the Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Laws / Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Business / Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Business / Bachelor of Science

Major (8)

For a major in Biology, students must successfully complete 8 courses:

Required courses (8)

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
BIM331 Immunology
  • Sunshine Coast: Semester 1
  • Moreton Bay: Semester 1
12Pre: LFS202 or LFS203 or (LFS112 and enrolled in Program SC301, SB301, SA301, SA308, SE303 or UB001) OR
Co: LFS203 and enrolled in Program SC357 or SC355 (Associate Degree in Medical Laboratory Science pathway only)
ENS318 Plant Growth and Reproduction
  • Sunshine Coast: Semester 2
  • Moreton Bay: Semester 2
12 
LFS112 Human Physiology
  • Sunshine Coast: Semester 2
  • Moreton Bay: Semester 2
12Anti: LFS201 or LFS202 or LFS203
LFS252 Molecular Biology
  • Sunshine Coast: Semester 2
  • Moreton Bay: Semester 2
12Pre: (SCI100 or LFS100) or (LFS103 and enrolled in Program SE303, AE304, SC355, SC357 or SC354)
LFS261 Microbiology
  • Sunshine Coast: Semester 1
  • Moreton Bay: Semester 1
12Pre: SCI100 or SCI103 or LFS100 or LFS103
Anti: MEP263 or MBT263
MBT301 Pharmaceutical and Food Microbiology
  • Sunshine Coast: Semester 1
  • Moreton Bay: Semester 1
12Pre: MBT263 or LFS261
SCI212 Genetics
  • Sunshine Coast: Semester 2
  • Moreton Bay: Semester 2
12Pre: Course Coordinator Consent Required and (SCI100 or LFS100) or (LFS103 and enrolled in Program SE303, AE304, SC355, SC357 or SC354) or SCI102 or first year subjects from Bachelor of Environmental Science, Bachelor of Animal Ecology

PLUS select 1 course from:

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
ENS221 Plant Diversity and Ecology
  • Sunshine Coast: Semester 1
  • Moreton Bay: Semester 1
12Pre: SCI102
Anti: ENS201
ENS222 Terrestrial Vertebrate Diversity and Ecology
  • Sunshine Coast: Semester 2
  • Moreton Bay: Semester 2
12Pre: SCI102

Minor (4)

For a minor in Biology, students must successfully complete 4 courses:

Required courses (4)

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
BIM331 Immunology
  • Sunshine Coast: Semester 1
  • Moreton Bay: Semester 1
12Pre: LFS202 or LFS203 or (LFS112 and enrolled in Program SC301, SB301, SA301, SA308, SE303 or UB001) OR
Co: LFS203 and enrolled in Program SC357 or SC355 (Associate Degree in Medical Laboratory Science pathway only)
LFS112 Human Physiology
  • Sunshine Coast: Semester 2
  • Moreton Bay: Semester 2
12Anti: LFS201 or LFS202 or LFS203
LFS261 Microbiology
  • Sunshine Coast: Semester 1
  • Moreton Bay: Semester 1
12Pre: SCI100 or SCI103 or LFS100 or LFS103
Anti: MEP263 or MBT263
SCI212 Genetics
  • Sunshine Coast: Semester 2
  • Moreton Bay: Semester 2
12Pre: Course Coordinator Consent Required and (SCI100 or LFS100) or (LFS103 and enrolled in Program SE303, AE304, SC355, SC357 or SC354) or SCI102 or first year subjects from Bachelor of Environmental Science, Bachelor of Animal Ecology