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.
Look around, Information Technology (IT) is everywhere - your TV, laptop, gaming system, mobile phone, watch, music, movies, kitchen, car, bank and your next gig tickets. It is changing the way we live, learn, work and even socialise.
If you are interested in driving this exciting revolution, within a truly globalised and fast changing industry, then the ANU Bachelor of Information Technology is for you.
You will get a strong grounding in computing fundamentals to tackle the progressive nature of IT. With IT being an intrinsic part of all industries, knowledge of software development and information systems is highly sought after by the best employers.
This degree can also be taken as a flexible double with almost any other degree at ANU.
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
ANU is particularly well placed to present this degree, with contributing geneticists from the Research School of Biology, Biological Anthropology, and John Curtin School of Medical Research, as well as genetic counsellors from The Canberra Hospital.
Graduates can go on
to a career in medical and agricultural research institutes, hospitals,
government departments, schools and universities, patent firms, genetic
counselling services, forensics laboratories, and biotechnology companies.
ANU is particularly well placed to present this degree, with contributing geneticists from the Research School of Biology, Biological Anthropology, and John Curtin School of Medical Research, as well as genetic counsellors from The Canberra Hospital.
Graduates can go on
to a career in medical and agricultural research institutes, hospitals,
government departments, schools and universities, patent firms, genetic
counselling services, forensics laboratories, and biotechnology companies.
Admission Requirements
Admission to all programs is on a competitive basis. Admission to undergraduate degrees is based on meeting the ATAR requirement or an equivalent rank derived from the following qualifications:
• An Australian year 12 qualification or international equivalent; OR
• A completed Associate Diploma, Associate Degree, AQF Diploma, Diploma, AQF Advanced Diploma, Graduate Certificate or international equivalent; OR
• At least one standard full-time year (1.0 FTE) in a single program of degree level study at an Australian higher education institution or international equivalent; OR
• An approved tertiary preparation course unless subsequent study is undertaken.
Click HERE for further information about domestic admission.
The table below is a guide to the entry level required for domestic applicants. Exact entry level will be set at time of offer.
- ATAR:
- 90
- QLD Band:
- 6
- International Baccalaureate:
- 34
Domestic applicant entry requirements
From 2010, the UAI/ENTER/TER will be referred to as ATAR (Australian Tertiary Admission Rank) for admission. See http://www.uac.edu.au/undergraduate/atar/ for further information.
Queensland Band equivalents are a guide only - selection is made on a UAI equivalent that is not available to students.
International applicant entry requirements
International applicants may view further information on admissions requirements at Entry Requirements for International Undergraduate Applicants
The University reserves the right to alter or discontinue its programs as required.
Pathways
There are a range of pathways available to students for entry into Bachelor of Information Technology:
-ANU College: An Associate Degree from ANU College might be a pathway into Bachelor of Information Technology for eligible students.
-ANU Diploma: A Diploma of Computing from ANU is a pathway into Bachelor of Information Technology for eligible students.
-Canberra Institute of Technology (CIT): A Diploma in Information Technology from CIT might be a pathway into Bachelor of IT for eligible students and might 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 Information Technology.
-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 IT. Successful completion of the Maths Bridging course meets the Maths pre-requisite for entry into this program (other entry requirements still apply).
Prerequisites
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.
ACT: Maths Methods major
NSW:Mathematics
SA/NT: Mathematics 1 (single)
TAS: Mathematics Stage 2
QLD: Maths B or Maths C
VIC: Mathematical Methods 3/4 or Specialist Mathematics
WA: Applicable Mathematics or Calculus
IB: Mathematics (SL) or Mathematics (HL)
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 Genetics - Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP)
Bachelor of Information Technology - 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 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.
The Bachelor of Information Technology flexible double degree component requires completion of 96 units, of which:
A maximum of 36 units may come from completion of 1000-level courses
The 96 units must include:
36 units from completion of the following compulsory courses:
COMP1100 Introduction to Programming and Algorithms
COMP1110 Introduction to Software Systems
COMP1710 Web Development and Design
COMP2400 Relational Databases
COMP2600 Formal Methods in Software Engineering
COMP3120 Managing Software Development
6 units from completion of a course from the following list:
MATH1005 Discrete Mathematical Models
MATH1014 Mathematics and Applications 2
MATH1116 Mathematics and Applications 2 Honours
A further 30 units from completion of 3000- or 4000- level courses from the following subject areas:
COMP – Computer Science
INFS – Information Systems if completing the Information Systems major
A further 24 units from completion of courses from the following:
COMP – Computer Science
INFS – Information Systems if completing the Information Systems major
MATH1005 Discrete Mathematical Models
MATH1014 Mathematics and Applications 2
MATH1116 Mathematics and Applications 2 Honours
ENGN1211 Discovering Engineering
VCUG3001 Unravelling Complexity
Majors
Bachelor of Information Technology Majors
Minors
Bachelor of Information Technology Minors
Specialisations
Bachelor of Information Technology Specialisations
Study Options
| Year 1 | CHEM1101 Chemistry 1 6 units | BIOL1003 Biology 1: Evolution, Ecology and Genetics 6 units | COMP1100 Introduction to Programming and Algorithms 6 units | COMP1710 Web Development and Design 6 units |
| CHEM1201 Chemistry 2 6 units | BIOL1004 Biology 2: Molecular and Cell Biology 6 units | COMP1110 Introduction to Software Systems 6 units | MATH1005 Discrete Mathematical Models 6 units | |
| Year 2 | BIOL2161 Genes: Replication and Expression 6 units | Science course 6 units | Computing course 6 units | Computing course 6 units |
| BIOL2162 Molecular Gene Technology 6 units | BIOL2151 Principles of Genetics 6 units | COMP2400 Relational Databases 6 units | COMP2600 Formal Methods in Software Engineering 6 units | |
| Year 3 | BIOL3161 Genomics and its Applications 6 units | BIOL3204 Human Genetics 6 units | COMP3120 Managing Software Development 6 units | Computing course 6 units |
| 3000 level Science course 6 units | 3000 level Science course 6 units | Computing course 3000-level 6 units | Computing course 6 units | |
| Year 4 | 3000 level Science course 6 units | 3000 level Science course 6 units | Computing course 3000-level 6 units | Computing course 3000-level 6 units |
| Science course 6 units | Science course 6 units | Computing course 3000-level 6 units | Computing course 3000-level 6 units |
Honours
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.
The BInfTech program with honours requires an additional year of study after the pass degree of Bachelor of Information Technology. Admission is by invitation based on performance in the best 48 units of 2000- and 3000- level Information Technology and Mathematics courses and generally requires an average performance at better than Credit level. The honours program includes advanced coursework and a major individual project worth 50% of the year. Honours grades are awarded on the result of the whole year's work. For more details refer to http://cs.anu.edu.au/honours/
Program Requirements
The Bachelor of Information Technology Honours program requires the completion of 48 units from the completion of INFT4005.
Degree Structure
| Year 1 48 units | Semester 1 | Coursework 12 units | Research Project 12 units |
| Semester 2 | Coursework 12 units | Research Project 12 units |
A single Honours grade and mark is awarded of either first class honours (H1); second class honours, division A (H2A); or second class honours, division B (H2B) on the result of the whole year's work. This is the only grade and mark which appears on your academic transcript.
H1 - 80 - 100%
H2A - 70 - 79%
H2B - 60 - 69%
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
Back to the Bachelor of Information Technology page
The ANU Bachelor of Information Technology (BIT) program is accredited by the Australian Computer Society. The three year degree prepares graduates to enter the computing industry work force as novice practitioners to develop software or to apply computing in human organisations. The BIT can also be taken as a part of many double degrees.
Single degree
- This degree requires 144 units (each course is typically 6 units)
- Typically you will study four courses per semester (total of 24 units)
- You can
study a major (48 units) or minor (24 units)
- 48 units (eight courses) of electives from Computer Science & Engineering or from another ANU College.
Double degree
- This degree requires 96 units (each course is typically 6 units)
- Typically you will study four courses per semester (total of 24 units)
- You can study a major (48 units) in Information Systems or Software Development or a minor (24 units) in IT in New Media
- There are no university electives in the double degree.
- You can choose your double degree with BIT from Programs and Courses
About this degree
- Typically you will study 4 courses per semester (total of 24 units) as a full time student giving you a total of 24 courses across your whole degree
- The degree is made up of compulsory requirements (seven courses) and an additional suite of computing requirements (nine courses)
- It is recommended that you study a related major in Information Systems or Software Development or a minor (four courses) in IT in New Media.
- In the single degree program you will have 48 units (eight courses) of electives. You may use these to study another IT major or minor or a major or minor from another ANU College or study a range of courses offered by ANU
- In the double degree, you have no electives - your other degree requirements use up all of these.
Enrolment Status
While it is 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 study 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.
- When you enrol for the first time you will study '1000-level' courses. These courses have '1' as the first number in their course code, such as COMP1100. The exception to this is COMP2400 which you will complete in first year.
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There are two options for your first year computing courses
-Students with a strong maths background, and who have some experience in programming may choose to undertake COMP1130 in Semester 1 and COMP1140 in Semester 2.
-Students who do not have the above should enrol in COMP1100 and COMP1110 in place of COMP1130 and COMP1140.
- 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 BIT half of the double degree.
Majors and Minors
See available majors and minors for this program
If you aren't sure what you want to study as a major or minor in your first year, that's fine. Generally, you will choose courses to satisfy a major or minor from second year. Majors and minors aren't compulsory but are recommended in this degree program.
Electives
If you are in the single degree, you will have three university electives to choose, two in first semester and one in second semester. It is suggested that you consider the option of doing a major in another area of the university. You should use the Programs and Courses search to identify majors of interest.
To find
descriptions of 1000-level courses, use the CATALOGUE SEARCH
Suggested electives in your first year:
Semester 1 –
INFS1001(requirement for the Information Systems major) and any 1000-level course that interests you - see above note about other majors.
Semester 2 – COMP1720 or any 1000-level course offered by the University following on from those mentioned in Semester 1 above.
Study Options
Bachelor of Information Technology single degree
Study Options
| Year 1 48 units | COMP1100 Introduction to Programming and Algorithms 6 units | COMP1710 Web Development and Design 6 units | Elective course 6 units | Elective course 6 units |
| COMP1110 Introduction to Software Systems 6 units | COMP2400 Relational Databases 6 units | MATH1005 Discrete Mathematical Models 6 units | Elective course 6 units |
Bachelor of Information Technology - Semester 2 Commencement
This study plan is for those students commencing in semester 2. Due to the different offering of courses, your study plan is different from those students who commence in semester 1.Bachelor of Information Technology double degree
Study Options
| Year 1 48 units | COMP1100 Introduction to Programming and Algorithms 6 units | COMP1710 Web Development and Design 6 units | Other Degree course | Other Degree course |
| COMP1110 Introduction to Software Systems 6 units | MATH1005 Discrete Mathematical Models 6 units | Other Degree course | Other Degree course |
Academic Advice
For assistance, please email: studentadmin.cecs@anu.edu.au
For students seeking to complete some self-study to improve their Maths prior to attempting MATH1005, Susanna Epp's Discrete Mathematics with
Applications textbook (3rd or 4th edition) is recommended,
given it's style, level and coverage of similiar content. It has also
been recommended that for students who have completed a lower level of
Mathematics at highschool or through vocational studies review 2x2
matrix arithmetic in preparation for MATH1005.