Do you want to make solar energy more efficient, create new technology in robotics or even develop materials to support the growth of human cells? This is the degree for you!
The ANU Bachelor of Engineering boasts many unique characteristics, but best of all, it is built on a 'multidisciplinary systems' approach. What does that mean? Successful engineers need to understand how disciplines work together. Our state-of-the-art education experience ensures that you will be able to design, analyse and manage the complex systems of the future.
This exceptional degree will not only allow you to excel in your career, but to also make a real difference and help to solve some of the world's largest problems.
Do you want to unravel the mysteries of the double helix, understand how genes interact with the environment and know how your parents set the scene for your life before you were even born?
The field of genetics is a multidisciplinary science which has progressed rapidly over the last fifty years, becoming increasingly important in modern society.
The ANU Bachelor of Genetics offers a variety of courses covering classical genetics, molecular genetics, population genetics, and bioinformatics. You can follow your interests by complementing the core program requirements with courses in areas as diverse as plant genetics, medicine and health or biological anthropology.
By specialising in genetics and understanding the structure and function of genes, you will learn how to apply the techniques of genomics, bioinformatics and molecular genetics to an ever-increasing range of exciting careers in medical biology, plant science and conservation.
This program is not available for Semester 2 commencement.
Career Options
ANU provides you with more choice for your entrance score by offering the new Flexible Double Degree program.
The ANU Flexible Double Degree lets you build skills for your chosen career without forfeiting your passion. It's your choice to build a double degree partnership that suits your head and your heart.http://students.anu.edu.au/applications/
Employment Opportunities
After graduation you can work as an accredited engineer.
Careers in engineering are diverse and engineers are in high demand in Australia and overseas. As an ANU graduate with a systems engineering background, you will bring extra value to future employers.
The skills and abilities you gain while studying are highly sought after in engineering companies and across many other professions and organisations.
Because of our unique systems engineering approach, many of our graduates progress to senior management roles due to their skills and knowledge in more than one engineering discipline.
For this reason engineering at ANU is often considered a springboard into the wider corporate world.
Our graduates work in many organisations including:
- Toyota
- Telstra
- Qantas
- Accenture
- IBM
- Northrop Consulting Engineers
- Department of Defence
- Energy Australia
- GHD
- CEA Technologies
- Cochlear Limited
- ABB
- Thales
- Ford.
After graduation you can work as an accredited engineer.
Careers in engineering are diverse and engineers are in high demand in Australia and overseas. As an ANU graduate with a systems engineering background, you will bring extra value to future employers.
The skills and abilities you gain while studying are highly sought after in engineering companies and across many other professions and organisations.
Because of our unique systems engineering approach, many of our graduates progress to senior management roles due to their skills and knowledge in more than one engineering discipline.
For this reason engineering at ANU is often considered a springboard into the wider corporate world.
Our graduates work in many organisations including:
- Toyota
- Telstra
- Qantas
- Accenture
- IBM
- Northrop Consulting Engineers
- Department of Defence
- Energy Australia
- GHD
- CEA Technologies
- Cochlear Limited
- ABB
- Thales
- Ford.
Admission Requirements
- ATAR:
- 90
- QLD Band:
- 6
- International Baccalaureate:
- 32
Pathways
There are a range of pathways available to students for entry into Bachelor of Engineering (Honours):
-ANU:The ANU Bachelor of Science provides a pathway into the Bacehlor of Engineering.
- ANU College: An Associate Degree from ANU College might be a pathway into Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) for eligible students.
- Canberra Institute of Technology (CIT): An Advanced Diploma in Engineering from CIT might be a pathway into Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) for eligible students and may also provide advance standing into the program.
- International agreements/pathways: College of Engineering and Computer Science has a range of articulation agreements with institutions around the world. Students completing the appropriate qualification in these institutions may be approved for entry and credit exemptions towards Bachelor of Engineering (Honours).
- Maths Bridging course: ANU College offers a Maths Bridging course for students who do not meet pre-requisite for Maths for entry into Bachelor of Engineering (Honours). Successful completion of the Maths Bridging course meets the Maths pre-requisite for entry into this program (other entry requirements still apply).
Prerequisites
ACT: Maths Methods major OR Specialist Maths (recommended)
NSW: Mathematics
SA/NT: Mathematics 1
TAS: Mathematics Stage 2
VIC: Mathematical Methods 3 & 4
QLD: Mathematics B or Mathematics C
WA: Applicable Mathematics or Calculus
IB: Mathematics (HL) or Mathematics (SL)
ACT major in Chemistry or NSW HSC Chemistry or equivalent.
Students who do not meet the chemistry requirement may be admitted into the program via a different pathway. Students who:
- Have an ATAR score of 90 or higher, and
- Commence the Bachelor of Science program after completion of the chemistry bridging course available in February through the ANU Research School of Chemistry (or equivalent) and complete CHEM1101 and BIOL1003 with a minimum average of 65%, may then apply to transfer to the Bachelor of the Medical Science program.
Adjustment Factors
The National Access Scheme 2014
ANU offers bonus points for nationally strategic senior secondary subjects, and in recognition of difficult circumstances that students face in their studies.
Bonus points are applied to all applicants with an ATAR at or above 70. Points are awarded in accordance with the approved schedule, and no more than 10 points (maximum 5 academic points and maximum 5 equity points) will be awarded.
Bonus points do not apply to programs with an ATAR cutoff of 98 or higher.
Bonus Points are only awarded to domestic applicants applying for admission through UAC who have not previously attempted tertiary study.
How to apply
Academic Bonus Points: senior secondary students do not need to apply for ANU academic bonus points. They are automatically added in accordance with the schedule.
Educational Access Scheme: senior secondary students do not need to apply if their school is part of the Priority School Funding Program or Country Areas Program. All other applicants should refer to www.uac.edu.au/undergraduate/eas for more information.
Indicative fees
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) - Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP)
Bachelor of Genetics - Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP)
For more information see: http://www.anu.edu.au/students/program-administration/costs-fees
- Annual indicative fee for international students
- $33,168.00
Scholarships
ANU offers a wide range of scholarships to students to assist with the cost of their studies.
Eligibility to apply for ANU scholarships varies depending on the specifics of the scholarship and can be categorised by the type of student you are. Specific scholarship application process information is included in the relevant scholarship listing.
For further information see the Scholarships website.
Program Requirements
The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) flexible double degree component requires completion of 156 units, of which:
A maximum of 48 units may come from completion of 1000-level courses
12 units count towards the requirement of the other double degree component
The 156 units must include:
90 units from completion of the following compulsory courses:
ENGN1211 Discovering Engineering
ENGN1215 Engineering Science
ENGN1217 Introduction to Mechanics
ENGN1218 Introduction to Electronics
ENGN2217 Mechanical Systems & Design
ENGN2218 Electronic Systems & Design
ENGN2219 Computing for Engineering Simulation
ENGN2225 Systems Engineering Design
ENGN2226 Systems Engineering Analysis
ENGN3100 Practical Experience (0 unit)
ENGN3221 Engineering Management
ENGN3230 Engineering Innovation
ENGN4200 Individual Project (12 units)
ENGN4221 Systems Engineering Project
PHYS1101 Advanced Physics I
6 units from completion of a course from the following list:
COMP1100 Introduction to Programming and Algorithms
COMP1730 Programming for Scientists
6 units from completion of a course from the following list:
MATH1013 Mathematics & Applications 1
MATH1115 Mathematics & Applications I Honours
6 units from completion of a course from the following list:
MATH1014 Mathematics & Applications 2
MATH1116 Mathematics & Applications II Honours
48 units from completion of one of the following Engineering majors, of which 12 units contribute towards meeting the compulsory course requirements above:
Electronic and Communication Systems
Mechanical and Material Systems
A further 12 units from completion of courses in the subject area ENGN
The major in Photonic Systems Is not available in a Flexible Double Degree, with the exception of the double degree with the Bachelor of Science
For Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)/Bachelor of Actuarial Studies:
12 units from completion of courses from the following list required for the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) contribute towards the Bachelor of Actuarial Studies component of this double degree:
MATH1013 Mathematics & Applications 1 or MATH1115 Mathematics & Applications I Honours
MATH1014 Mathematics & Applications 2 or MATH1116 Mathematics & Applications II Honours
For Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)/Bachelor of Arts:
12 units from completion of courses from the following list required for the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) contribute towards the Bachelor of Arts component of this double degree:
MATH1013 Mathematics & Applications 1 or MATH1115 Mathematics & Applications I Honours
MATH1014 Mathematics & Applications 2 or MATH1116 Mathematics & Applications II Honours
For Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)/Bachelor of Asian Studies:
12 units from completion of courses required for the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) contribute towards the electives for the Bachelor of Asian Studies component of this double degree.
For Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)/Bachelor of Biotechnology:
The completion of BIOL22202 Experimental Design and Analysis in Biology in the Bachelor of Biotechnology satisfies 6 units of the requirement to complete “A further 12 units from completion of courses in the subject area ENGN” in the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) component
In the Bachelor of Biotechnology the requirement to complete “24 units of 3000-level courses from the Science course list” is revised to “18 units of 3000-level courses from the Science course list” due to one 3000-level ENGN course counting towards satisfying this requirement
For Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)/Bachelor of Business Administration:
12 units from completion of courses from the following list required for the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) contribute towards the Bachelor of Business Administration component of this double degree:
MATH1013 Mathematics & Applications 1 or MATH1115 Mathematics & Applications I Honours
MATH1014 Mathematics & Applications 2 or MATH1116 Mathematics & Applications II Honours
For Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)/Bachelor of Commerce:
12 units from completion of courses from the following list required for the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) contribute towards the Bachelor of Commerce component of this double degree:
MATH1013 Mathematics & Applications 1 or MATH1115 Mathematics & Applications I Honours
MATH1014 Mathematics & Applications 2 or MATH1116 Mathematics & Applications II Honours
It is not possible to complete the Professional Accounting requirements in the Bachelor of Commerce in the double degree.
For Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)/Bachelor of Economics:
12 units from completion of courses from the following list required for the Bachelor of Engineering contribute towards the Bachelor of Economics component of this double degree:
MATH1013 Mathematics & Applications 1 or MATH1115 Mathematics & Applications I Honours
MATH1014 Mathematics & Applications 2 or MATH1116 Mathematics & Applications II Honours
For Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)/Bachelor of Finance:
12 units from completion of courses from the following list required for the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) contribute towards the Bachelor of Finance component of this double degree:
MATH1013 Mathematics & Applications 1 or MATH1115 Mathematics & Applications I Honours
MATH1014 Mathematics & Applications 2 or MATH1116 Mathematics & Applications II Honours
For Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)/Bachelor of Genetics:
The completion of STAT1003 Statistical Techniques or STAT1008 Quantitative Research Methods in the Bachelor of Genetics satisfies 6 units of the requirement to complete “A further 12 units from completion of courses in the subject area ENGN” in the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) component
In the Bachelor of Genetics the requirement to complete
6 units from completion of a course from the following list:
BIOL1009 Diversity of Life
COMP1100 Introduction to Programming and Algorithms
Is satisfied by completion of COMP1730 Programming for scientists in the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
For Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)/Bachelor of Information Technology:
In the Bachelor of Information Technology component the requirement to complete COMP3120 is replaced by ENGN3221 undertaken in the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours).
In the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) component, the requirement to complete COMP1730 is replaced by COMP1100 undertaken in the Bachelor of Information Technology.
For Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)/Bachelor of International Security Studies:
12 units from completion of courses required for the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) contribute towards the electives for the Bachelor of International Security Studies component of this double degree.
For Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)/Bachelor of Pacific Studies:
12 units from completion of courses required for the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) contribute towards the electives for the Bachelor of Pacific Studies component of this double degree:
For Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)/Bachelor of Science:
12 units from completion of courses from the following list required for the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) contribute towards the Bachelor of Science component of this double degree:
MATH1013 Mathematics & Applications 1 or MATH1115 Mathematics & Applications I Honours
MATH1014 Mathematics & Applications 2 or MATH1116 Mathematics & Applications II Honours
PHYS1101 Advanced Physics I
For Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)/Bachelor of Science (Forest Sciences):
12 units from completion of courses from the following list required for the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) contribute towards the Bachelor of Science (Forest Sciences) component of this double degree:
MATH1013 Mathematics & Applications 1 or MATH1115 Mathematics & Applications I Honours
MATH1014 Mathematics & Applications 2 or MATH1116 Mathematics & Applications II Honours
PHYS1101 Advanced Physics
For Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)/Bachelor of Science (Psychology):
12 units from completion of courses from the following list required for the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) contribute towards the Bachelor of Science (Psychology) component of this double degree:
MATH1013 Mathematics & Applications 1 or MATH1115 Mathematics & Applications I Honours
MATH1014 Mathematics & Applications 2 or MATH1116 Mathematics & Applications II Honours
PHYS1101 Advanced Physics
For Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)/Bachelor of Science (Resource and Environmental Management):
6 units from completion of courses from the following list required for the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) contribute towards the Bachelor of Science (Resource and Environmental Science) component of this double degree:
MATH1013 Mathematics & Applications 1 or MATH1115 Mathematics & Applications I Honours
MATH1014 Mathematics & Applications 2 or MATH1116 Mathematics & Applications II Honours
PHYS1101 Advanced Physics
The completion of ENVS2015 GIS and Spatial Analysis in the Bachelor of Science (Resource and Environmental Science) satisfies 6 units of the requirement to complete “A further 12 units from completion of courses in the subject area ENGN” in the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) component
For Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)/Bachelor of Statistics:
12 units from completion of courses from the following list required for the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) contribute towards the Bachelor of Statistics component of this double degree:
MATH1013 Mathematics & Applications 1 or MATH1115 Mathematics & Applications I Honours
MATH1014 Mathematics & Applications 2 or MATH1116 Mathematics & Applications II Honours
The Bachelor of Genetics flexible double degree component requires completion of 96 units, of which:
A maximum of 36 units may come from completion of 1000-level courses
A minimum of 36 units must come from completion of 3000-level courses from the Science course list
The 96 units must include:
60 units from completion of the following compulsory courses:
BIOL1003 Evolution, Ecology & Genetics
BIOL1004 Molecular & Cell Biology
CHEM1101 Chemistry 1
CHEM1201 Chemistry 2
BIOL2151 Principles of Genetics
BIOL2161 Genes: Replication and Expression
BIOL2162 Molecular Genetic Techniques
BIOL3157 Bioinformatics and Functional Genomics
BIOL3161 Genomics & its Applications
BIOL3204 Human Genetics
6 units from completion of a course from the following list:
BIOL1009 Diversity of Life
COMP1100 Introduction to Programming and Algorithms
6 units from completion of a course from the following list:
STAT1003 Statistical Techniques
STAT1008 Quantitative Research Methods
6 units from completion of a course from the following list:
BIOL2111 Australian Vertebrates
BIOL2113 Invertebrate Zoology
BIOL2121 Plants: Genes to Environment
BIOL2122 Australian Plant Functional Diversity
BIOL2142 General Microbiology
BIOL2171 Biochemistry and Nutrition
BIOL2174 Cell Physiology in Health and Disease
BIOL2191 Ecology of Health and Disease
BIOL2201 Big Questions in Biology
BIOL2202 Experimental Design and Analysis in Biology
BIAN2115 Race and Human Genetic Variation
BIAN2126 Primate Evolutionary Biology
MATH2307 Bioinformatics and Biological Modelling
STAT2001 Introductory Mathematical Statistics
12 units from completion of courses from the following list:
BIOL3125 Plants and Global Climate Change
BIOL3141 Infection and Immunity
BIOL3144 Molecular Immunology
BIOL3177 Advances in Molecular Plant Sciences
BIOL3191 Biology, Society and Ethics
BIOL3193 Bacteria and Health
BIOL3206 Evolution of Biodiversity
BIOL3208/BIOL3209 Biology Research Project
BIAN3016 Analysis of Mammalian Remains
STAT3004 Stochastic Modelling
STAT3008 Applied Statistics
A further 6 units from completion of 3000-level courses on the Science course list
Students enrolled in the Bachelor of Genetics must maintain an average of 65% in all Science courses each semester to remain this program. Students who do not maintain 65% will be transferred to the 3 year BSc program.
A maximum of 12 units from completion of 1000-level courses may contribute towards meeting the requirements of two Science majors with common 1000-level course requirements. In such cases, an equal number of units must come from the completion of additional courses from the Science course list.
Majors
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Majors
Minors
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Minors
Study Options
| Year 1 | ENGN1211 Discovering Engineering 6 units | MATH1013 Mathematics and Applications 1 6 units | PHYS1101 Physics I 6 units | CHEM1101 Chemistry 1 6 units |
| ENGN1217 Introduction to Mechanics 6 units | ENGN1218 Introduction to Electronics 6 units | MATH1014 Mathematics and Applications 2 6 units | CHEM1201 Chemistry 2 6 units | |
| Year 2 | ENGN1215 Engineering Sciences 6 units | ENGN2217 Mechanical Systems and Design 6 units | ENGN2218 Electronic Systems and Design 6 units | BIOL1003 Biology 1: Evolution, Ecology and Genetics 6 units |
| COMP1730 Programming for Scientists 6 units | Engineering Major Course 6 units | STAT1008 Quantitative Research Methods 6 units | BIOL1004 Biology 2: Molecular and Cell Biology 6 units | |
| Year 3 | ENGN2219 Computing for Engineering Simulation 6 units | ENGN2225 Systems Engineering Design 6 units | Engineering Major Course 6 units | BIOL2161 Genes: Replication and Expression 6 units |
| ENGN2226 Systems Engineering Analysis 6 units | Engineering Major Course 6 units | 3000 level Science course 6 units | BIOL2151 Principles of Genetics 6 units | |
| Year 4 | ENGN3221 Engineering Management 6 units | Engineering Major Course 6 units | Engineering elective course 6 units | BIOL3161 Genomics and its Applications 6 units |
| ENGN3230 Engineering Innovation 6 units | Engineering Degree Major Course 6 units | BIOL2162 Molecular Gene Technology 6 units | 3000 level Science course 6 units | |
| Year 5 | ENGN4200 Individual Project 6 to 12 units | ENGN4221 Systems Engineering Project 6 units | Engineering elective course 6 units | BIOL3204 Human Genetics 6 units |
| ENGN4200 Individual Project 6 to 12 units | Engineering major | 3000 level Science course 6 units | 3000 level Science course 6 units |
Honours
Students must formally enrol in ENGN4100 Engineering Honours at the commencement of their intended final semester.
Honours grades in the BE degree are awarded by the Research School of Engineering on the basis of a recommendation from the Director of the Research School Engineering. They may be awarded with first class honours; second class honours, division A; or second class honours, division B.
The awarding of honours in engineering is based on meritorious performance over the entire four-year program. The assessment of meritorious performance includes the calculation of a weighted average percentage mark (APM). The APM is calculated using four clusters of courses, which are defined and weighted as follows:
Science and Engineering Foundations (0.1 weighting): ENGN1211, ENGN1215, COMP1110 or 1730, MATH1013 or 1115, MATH1014 or 1116 and PHYS1101.
Engineering Fundamentals (0.2 weighting): ENGN1217,1218,2217,2218, 2219 and ENGN2000-series electives.
Professional Core (0.3 weighting): ENGN2225,2226, 3200*,3221, 3230 and 4221 (*not compulsory).
Engineering Discipline (0.4 weighting): ENGN3000-series and 4000-series electives, and ENGN4200.
Students who attain a sufficient standard in the pass degree may be admitted to the Honours year to become candidates for the degree with Honours.
See the Honours Degree listed in the Bachelor of Science.
Back to the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) page
The Bachelor
of Engineering (Honours) (BE) is a unique and exciting degree that is professionally accredited by Engineers Australia. The degree encompasses a technical major along with an interdisciplinary systems engineering approach. The degree can be taken as a four year single degree in which students complete
a major in an engineering discipline.
The BE
can also be taken as a a five year double degrees. You will still complete an
engineering major but you can also specialise in other areas as part of the
‘other half’ of your double degree.
Single degree
- This degree rquires a total of 192 units.
- You will complete one Engineering major of 48 units.
- 36 units of university electives. These can be additional Engineering courses (including the option of a minor) or courses from another ANU College.
Double degree
- This degree requires a total of 144 units with an additional 12 units counting towards both Engineering and the other half of your degree. The Engineering double degree program requirements outline which courses are double counted.
- You will complete one Engineering major of 48 units.
- There are no university electives available in a double degree.
About this degree
- Typically students will enrol in 24 units per semester. This is four, six unit courses per semester. There are some variations in your later years with double weighted (12 unit) courses.
- A major is typically 48 units of courses and a minor is 24 units. You will need to complete at least one Engineering major in your degree. Engineering has more compulsory courses than many other degrees due to its professional requirements.
- In the single degree you will have 36 units (six courses) of university electives. You may use these to do additional engineering courses including an engineering minor or you may choose to take other courses of general interest. You should note that you can only do a maximum of 60 units of 1000 level courses.
- In the double degree, you have no electives - your other degree requirements use up all of these.
Enrolment Status
While it's possible to enrol in fewer courses per semester, which is called studying part-time, it will take you longer to finish your program and get your degree. If you are an international student you must always be full-time.
Important things to keep in mind when choosing your 1000-level courses
- IF YOU ARE COMMENCING IN JULY YOU SHOULD SEND AN EMAIL TO <studentadmin.cecs@anu.edu.au> FOR ADVICE ABOUT YOUR ENROLMENT OR YOU SHOULD ATTEND AN ENROLMENT ADVICE SESSION AT THE UNIVERSITY IN THE WEEK BEFORE SEMESTER COMMENCES.
- If you studied ACT Maths Methods, or are not confident in your Maths ability, please please FOLLOW THE ADVICE HERE :
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Students who
excel in maths and have done the highest level of maths available to them at
school should read the following: You may
choose to enrol in MATH1115 and MATH1116 (honours maths) in place of
MATH1013 and MATH1014. There is no particular advantage to doing this, and
there is additional workload, but students who are passionate and talented
may like to choose this option.
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Students who have not taken Physics in Year 11 and 12 should read the following: If you have not undertaken Physics in Year 11 and 12, you should enrol in PHYS1001 Foundations in Physics in place of PHYS1101 Advanced Physics. You will not need to complete PHYS1101. :
- You need to enrol in courses for both First Semester and Second Semester.
- You can’t study more than four courses (24 units) per semester, eight for the year.
- Remember you can’t count more than ten 1000-level courses (60 units) towards your single degree or six 1000-level courses (36 units) towards the Engineering half of the double degree.
Majors and Minors
See available majors and minors for this program
There are a number of Engineeirng majors and minors for you to choose from. The good news is that you do not need to make any decisions about these until after first year. Just follow the first year enrolment pattern for single and double degrees. If you want more information about majors and minors you can have a look at the Bachelor of Engineering Degree Requirements in the 'Programs and Courses' website
Electives
There are no university electives in your first year of study.
Study Options
Bachelor of Engineering single degree
Study Options
| Year 1 48 units | ENGN1211 Discovering Engineering 6 units | MATH1013 Mathematics and Applications 1 6 units | PHYS1101 Physics I 6 units | Double Degree course |
| ENGN1217 Introduction to Mechanics 6 units | ENGN1218 Introduction to Electronics 6 units | MATH1014 Mathematics and Applications 2 6 units | Double Degree Course |
Academic Advice
For assistance, please email: studentadmin.cecs@anu.edu.au
Back to the Bachelor of Genetics page
Do you want to
unravel the mysteries of the double helix, understand how genes interact with
the environment and know how your parents set the scene for your life before
you were even born?
The field of genetics is a multidisciplinary science which has progressed
rapidly over the last fifty years, becoming increasingly important in modern
society.
The ANU Bachelor of Genetics offers a variety of courses covering classical
genetics, molecular genetics, population genetics, and bioinformatics.
By specialising in genetics and understanding the structure and function of
genes, you will learn how to apply the techniques of genomics, bioinformatics
and molecular genetics to an ever-increasing range of exciting careers in
medical biology, plant science and conservation.
This program is not available for Semester 2 commencement.
The Bachelor of Genetics can also be taken as a part of many double degrees.
Single degree
- This degree requires 144 units
- A maximum of 60 units of 1000 level courses
- A minimum of 36 units 3000 level Science courses
- An average of 65% in core Science courses must be maintained to remain in the program
- Other courses from Science or another ANU College (maximum non-science allowed 48 units)
Double degree
- This degree requires 96 units Science courses
- A maximum of 36 units of 1000 level Science courses
- A minimum of 36 units 3000 level Science courses
- An average of 65% in core Science courses must be maintained to remain in the program
- Other courses from Science
About this degree
Single degree
In a Bachelor of Genetics single degree program you will study a total of 144 units. Typically you will take 4 courses per semester (total of 24 units) as a full time student giving you a total of 24 courses across your whole degree.
You will need to complete a minimum of 16 science courses (96 units) but will also get to choose eight courses (48 units) from other ANU Colleges. You can try a range of courses or take a major or minor in a non-Science subject, such as history or marketing. The choice is yours.
Double degree
In a Bachelor of Genetics double degree program you will study a total of 96 units. Typically you will take 4 courses per semester (total of 24 units) as a full time student giving you a total of 16 courses across your whole degree. However, for each semester you are likely to take 2 courses from your Genetics degree and then 2 courses from the other half of your double degree – still a total of 4 courses a semester.
Enrolment Status
It is possible to enrol in fewer courses per semester but it will take you longer to finish your program and get your degree. If you are an international student you must always be enrolled full-time in 24 units each semester.
- You need to enrol in courses for both First Semester and Second Semester.
- You can’t study more than four courses (24 units) per semester, eight for the year.
- You may take 1000-level courses later in your program. But remember you can’t count more than ten 1000-level courses (60 units) towards your single degree or six 1000-level courses (36 units) towards your Genetics half of the double degree.
Electives
To find 1000-level
courses, use the catalogue finder. Remember you can choose up to 8
courses from another ANU College if you are undertaking the single Bachelor of
Genetics program.
Study Options
Bachelor of Genetics - single degree
This is a typical study pattern for the first year of a student undertaking a Bachelor of Genetics.Study Options
| Year 1 48 units | CHEM1101 Chemistry 1 6 units | BIOL1003 Biology 1: Evolution, Ecology and Genetics 6 units | Science or non-science course 6 units | Science or non-science course 6 units |
| CHEM1201 Chemistry 2 6 units | BIOL1004 Biology 2: Molecular and Cell Biology 6 units | Science or non-science course 6 units | Science or non-science course 6 units |
Bachelor of Genetics - double degree
This is a typical study pattern for the first year of a student undertaking a Bachelor of Genetics (degree A) with another three year degree, such as the Bachelor of Arts (degree B). Please note that for some double degrees (e.g. with Bachelor of Engineering) you may only be able to take one course in semester 1 for your science degree. In these circumstances it is recommended that in your first year you take CHEM1101, CHEM1201 and BIOL1004. You can then take BIOL1003 in your second year of study.Study Options
| Year 1 48 units | CHEM1101 Chemistry 1 6 units | BIOL1003 Biology 1: Evolution, Ecology and Genetics 6 units | Degree B Course 6 units | Degree B Course 6 units |
| CHEM1201 Chemistry 2 6 units | BIOL1004 Biology 2: Molecular and Cell Biology 6 units | Degree B Course 6 units | Degree B Course 6 units |
Academic Advice
For further information you can:
- Find information here http://biology.anu.edu.au/ or
- Download the First Year Science Guide
- Email science.enquiries@anu.edu.au, or
- Come and talk to someone face-to-face. You can make an appointment with an academic advisor by emailing science.enquiries@anu.edu.au or phoning 6125 2809.
Do you want to talk to someone before enrolling?
Contact Science.Enquiries@anu.edu.au