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In today's job market, there's unprecedented demand for STEM-skilled professionals. With anticipated growth in existing and emerging fields, now is the ideal time to develop scientific expertise for a rewarding and dynamic career. La Trobe's Bachelor of Science equips you with core scientific knowledge while allowing specialization in your areas of interest. Whether your passion lies in wildlife conservation, medical breakthroughs, or environmental solutions, you can customize your degree through various majors and minors to prepare for your ideal scientific career path. You'll learn from top-tier academics and researchers, gaining not just scientific knowledge but also insights into scientific methodologies and communication. Develop highly valued competencies like problem-solving, teamwork, and communication skills that you can apply to address complex real-world challenges.
Understand modern scientific approaches and the relationship between science and society. Acquire comprehensive scientific knowledge with specialized expertise in at least one discipline to analyze and assess real-world issues. Assess information critically from various sources to communicate scientific findings effectively to different audiences. Demonstrate both independent and collaborative learning abilities while maintaining professional standards in teamwork. Uphold academic integrity and scientific rigor in all aspects of research and practice.
Investigate human body functions and their adaptations to different environments. A human physiological sciences major reveals how our organs operate under various conditions - from normal health to exercise and disease states - while introducing you to scientific research. Study how the body's countless cells organize into functional systems, examining processes from microscopic cellular activities to whole-body systems. Explore disease mechanisms and pharmaceutical interventions while accessing cutting-edge research from the Department of Physiology, Anatomy and Microbiology. Through hands-on lab work, you'll develop crucial data analysis and research skills. Various communication exercises will enhance your transferable skills, preparing you for diverse career paths in health sciences or research. Consider complementing this major with anatomy studies for a more comprehensive understanding.
At a minimum, you need to have completed Australian Year 12 (or an accepted international equivalent) with a certain grade. You may also need to meet subject pre-requisites
English language requirement:
IELTS: Overall 6.0, no band less than 6.0; Pearson Test of English (PTE): Overall score of 46 with no communicative skill score less than 46; TOEFL Internet based (iBT): Overall score of 64 with 13 in Reading, 12 in Listening, 18 in Speaking and 21 in Writing; Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE) / Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE): 169 with no less than 169 in any component