Program Overview

Bachelor of Science (Biological Sciences)

The Bachelor of Science (Biological Sciences) is a three-year full-time or six-year part-time course that combines theory and practice in plant and animal biology. Students will gain real-world insight and experience with industry guest lectures, site visits, and work experience opportunities. The course covers various study areas, including conservation, evolutionary biology, food security, and biotechnology.

Course Details

• Duration: 3 years full-time, 6 years part-time
• Delivery: Gardens Point
• ATAR/Selection Rank Threshold: 70.00
• Course Code: ST01
• QTAC Code: Not specified
• CRICOS Code: D

What to Expect

Students will learn from teaching staff who are at the top of their fields internationally. The course provides a strong foundation in the core biological sciences, such as physiology, genetics, zoology, plant sciences, and microbiology. It is designed to be hands-on, developing problem-solving skills through active learning and giving an early appreciation of how many disciplines can be brought to bear on a problem.

Career Options

Graduates can pursue various career options, including:

• Animal management
• Plant breeding
• Entomology
• Marine biology
• Pest and disease management
• Biotechnology
• Pharmaceuticals

Course Structure

To meet the course requirements, students must complete a total of 288 credit points, made up of:

• Core Units: 60 credit points
• A Major: 120 credit points
• QUT You: 24 credit points
• Complementary Studies: 84 credit points, made up of either a second major (84 credit points) or a minor (48 credit points) and elective units (36 credit points).

Admission Requirements

• ATAR/Selection Rank Threshold: 70.00
• Assumed Knowledge: English, or Literature, or English and Literature Extension, or English as an Additional Language (Units 3 & 4, C), and Mathematical Methods, or Specialist Mathematics (Units 3 & 4, C)
• Prerequisites: None specified
• Advanced Standing: Eligible students can apply for advanced standing (credit) once accepted to QUT.

Fees

• 2026 Fees: CSP $9,000 per year full-time (96 credit points), $46,500 per year full-time (96 credit points) for international students
• Student Services and Amenities Fees: Applicable

Scholarships

QUT offers various scholarships to help with study and living costs, including:

• QUT Excellence Scholarship (Academic)
• Equity Scholarships Scheme
• QUT Elite Sport Scholarship
• International Merit Scholarship
• Oodgeroo Noonuccal Undergraduate & Postgraduate Scholarship
• QUT Budding Entrepreneur Scholarship
• QUT Rising Sports Scholarship (including esports)
• Faculty of Science Scholarship for Women and Non-Binary People
• Faculty of Science Indigenous Australian Scholarship
• International Talent Scholarship

Other Courses

Students may also be interested in other courses offered by QUT, including:

• Bachelor of Biomedical Science
• Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science
• Bachelor of Science
• Bachelor of Science (Chemistry)
• Bachelor of Science (Earth Science)
• Bachelor of Science (Environmental Science)
• Bachelor of Science (Physics)
• Bachelor of Science Advanced (Honours)
• Doctor of Philosophy
• Graduate Diploma in Applied Science (Medical Physics)
• Master of Applied Science (Medical Physics)
• Master of Philosophy
• Bachelor of Biomedical Science/Bachelor of Mathematics
• Bachelor of Business/Master of Data Science
• Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)/Bachelor of Science
• Bachelor of Science (Biological Sciences)/Master of Teaching (Secondary)
• Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Business
• Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Games and Interactive Environments
• Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Information Technology
• Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Laws (Honours)
• Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Mathematics
• Bachelor of Science/Master of Teaching (Secondary)