Bachelor of Science (Life Sciences)

Entry Requirements

Flinders University recognises international secondary schooling for direct entry to undergraduate programs.

English language requirements

• IELTS (Academic): 6.0 Overall with 6.0 Speaking, 6.0 Writing;
• TOEFL iBT: 72 Overall with 18 Speaking, 21 Writing;
• Pearson PTE Academic: 50 Overall with 50 Speaking, 50 Writing;
• Cambridge C1 Advanced: 169 Overall with 169 Writing, 169 Speaking;
• Occupational English Test (OET): 300 Speaking, 300 Writing; Duolingo (Up to and including Semester 2, 2024): Overall 95-100

Course Details

Explore the importance of biological processes on human health and environmental well-being. This degree combines aspects of molecular biology, cell physiology and microbiology

with new computational approaches to discover fundamental aspects of life. The course also provides students the opportunity to explore areas of biotechnology, forensic science, plant science, environmental health, and biomedical sciences.

You will graduate well-prepared for a career in any life-science related field; Explore the importance of biological processes on human health and environmental well-being. This degree combines aspects of molecular biology, cell physiology and microbiology

with new computational approaches to discover fundamental aspects of life. The course also provides students the opportunity to explore areas of biotechnology, forensic science, plant science, environmental health, and biomedical sciences.

You will graduate well-prepared for a career in any life-science related field.

Your career

A life sciences degree will prepare you for a broad range of industries and an almost infinite amount of opportunities.

Potential occupations include:

Clinical diagnostics

Quality control (e.g. pharmaceuticals)

Various roles in the food innovation industry

Biotechnologist

Researcher within the molecular life sciences industry

Potential employers include:

Government (e. Department of Health and Wellbeing or Environment Protection Authority)

Diverse pathology services

SA Water

Food technology companies;

Pursue multiple passions with a combined degree

You can combine this degree with any other bachelor degree within the College of Science and Engineering, subject to meeting entry requirements.

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