Biology Major

Offered By	ANU Joint Colleges of Science
Academic Contact	Associate Professor Barbara van Leeuwen
Areas of Interest	Biology

Requirements

A major in Biology consists of a minimum of 42 units of BIOL courses including:

(a) no more than 12 units from

BIOL1003 Biology 1: Evolution, Ecology and Genetics
BIOL1004 Biology 2: Molecular and Cell Biology
BIOL1009 Diversity of Life

(b) at least 12 units of Group B BIOL courses

A Double Biology Major requires an additional 18 units of appropriate Group C BIOL courses

Notes: Students who start their degree prior to 2010 should consult with the Sub Dean regarding their major in Biology.

First Year course advice:

Students must take at least one of BIOL1003, BIOL1004 or BIOL1009. Students are advised to check the prerequisite requirements of second year courses when choosing their first year courses.

CHEM1101 and CHEM1201 are recommended, and are required for some later year biology courses.

The information published on the Study at ANU 2011 website applies to the 2011 academic year only. All information provided on this website replaces the information contained in the Study at ANU 2010 website.