Have you got a good app idea for your iPad? Want to work on computer games? Get ready to learn how it all comes together.
The ANU Bachelor of Software Engineering will keep you ahead of the pack with exceptional computing knowledge, business management and leadership skills. You will write programs, develop software, work for real-world clients, manage teams, design innovative solutions and implement them.
This education experience covers computer systems, programming and software development. Our degree ensures that you will soon be a desired professional engineer with problem-solving, product-development and project management skills.
Delve into the complex and fascinating world of genetics and unravel the mysteries of DNA, understand how genes interact with the environment and how your heredity determines your risk of developing certain diseases.
When you study a Bachelor of Genetics you’ll learn how genes hold our hereditary information which determines everything from hair colour and height to complex issues surrounding health risks. You’ll also study classical genetics, molecular genetics, population genetics, and bioinformatics. You can even follow interests in areas as diverse as plant genetics, medicine and health or biological anthropology.
Study a Flexible Double Degree to extend your interests further by combining this degree with almost any other at ANU. Whatever you choose, an ANU degree in genetics will kick start your career in a modern and dynamic field.
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This program is not available for Semester 2 commencement.
Career Options
Graduates from ANU have been rated as Australia's most employable graduates and among the most sought after by employers worldwide.
The latest Global Employability University Ranking, published by the Times Higher Education, rated ANU as Australia's top university for getting a job for the fourth year in a row.
Employment Opportunities
Graduates work as accredited, professional software engineers and are highly sought after by both large international organisations and local firms.
They are employed in a variety of roles, including but not limited to:
- Software Engineer
- Software Developer
- Software Consultant
- Software Architect
- Programmer
- System Analyst
- Project Manager
- Product Manager
- Application Developer
- Database Analyst
- Network Architect
Our graduates work in many organisations including:
- IBM
- Microsoft
- Yahoo
- Intel
- Price Waterhouse Coopers
- Accenture Australia
- Bloomberg
- National Australia Bank
- Citigroup
- Deloitte
- Unisys
- Australian Government (Australian Taxation Office, Reserve Bank of Australia, Department of Broadband, Communication and the Digital Economy, etc.)
Graduates work as accredited, professional software engineers and are highly sought after by both large international organisations and local firms.
They are employed in a variety of roles, including but not limited to:
- Software Engineer
- Software Developer
- Software Consultant
- Software Architect
- Programmer
- System Analyst
- Project Manager
- Product Manager
- Application Developer
- Database Analyst
- Network Architect
Our graduates work in many organisations including:
- IBM
- Microsoft
- Yahoo
- Intel
- Price Waterhouse Coopers
- Accenture Australia
- Bloomberg
- National Australia Bank
- Citigroup
- Deloitte
- Unisys
- Australian Government (Australian Taxation Office, Reserve Bank of Australia, Department of Broadband, Communication and the Digital Economy, etc.)
Admission Requirements
- ATAR:
- 90
- QLD Band:
- 6
- International Baccalaureate:
- 33
Pathways
Bachelor of Information Technology might be a pathway for students who meet the Maths pre-requisites but do not have the required score for direct entry into Bachelor of Software Engineering (Honours).
Eligible students should enrol into a Bachelor of IT and if they can maintain a High Distinction average in their first year courses, they may be approved to transfer to Bachelor of Software Engineering (Honours) in their second year.
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 Software 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 Software 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 (Single)
TAS: Mathematics Stage 2
VIC: Mathematical Methods 3 & 4 or Specialist Mathematics
QLD: Mathematics B or Mathematics C
WA: Applicable Mathematics and Calculus
IB: Mathematics (SL) or Mathematics (HL)
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 Genetics.
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 http://www.uac.edu.au/eas/ for more information.
Indicative fees
Bachelor of Software 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
- $37,104.00
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 Software 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 contribute towards the requirement of the other double degree component
The 156 units must include:
96 units from completion of the following compulsory courses:
COMP1100 Introduction to Programming & Algorithms
COMP1510 Introduction to Software Engineering
COMP2130 Software Analysis and Design
COMP2300 Introduction to Computer Systems
COMP2310 Concurrent and Distributed Systems
COMP2400 Relational Databases
COMP2500 Software Construction for Software Engineers
COMP2600 Formal Methods in Software Engineering
COMP3120 Managing Software Development
COMP3500 Software Engineering Project (12 units)
COMP3530 System Engineering for Software Engineers
COMP3600 Algorithms
COMP4130 Managing Software Quality and Process
COMP4800 Industrial Experience (0 unit)
ENGN1211 Discovering Engineering
ENGN3230 Engineering Innovation
6 units from completion of a core course from the following list:
MATH1013 Mathematics and Applications 1
MATH1115 Mathematics and Applications 1 Honours
6 units from completion of a core course from the following list:
MATH1014 Mathematics and Applications 2
MATH1116 Mathematics and Applications 2 Honours
24 units from either:
12 units from completion of COMP4500 Software Engineering Practice, and
12 units of 3000 or 4000 level COMP courses
Or:
24 units from completion of COMP4540 Software Engineering Research Project
12 units from ENGN courses in the ANU College of Engineering and Computer Science or
any courses in the ANU College of Medicine, Biology and Environment or ANU College of Physical and Mathematical Sciences
12 units from the completion of courses from the following list:
3000-level COMP courses
4000-level COMP courses
VCUG3001 Unravelling Complexity
HONS4700 Final Honours Grade will be used to record the Class of Honours and the Mark. The Honours Mark will be a weighted average percentage mark (APM) calculated by first calculating the average mark for 1000,2000, 3000 and 4000 level courses. We denote these averages: A1, A2, A3, and A4 respectively. The averages are computed based on all units counted towards satisfaction of degree requirements, excluding non-COMP electives. Finally these averages are combined using the formula APM = (0.1 X A1) + (0.2 X A2) + (0.3 X A3) + (0.4 X A4).
For Bachelor of Software Engineering (Honours)/Bachelor of Actuarial Studies:
12 units from completion of courses from the following list required for the Bachelor of Software 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 Software Engineering (Honours)/Bachelor of Arts:
12 units from completion of courses from the following list required for the Bachelor of Software 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 Software Engineering (Honours)/Bachelor of Asia-Pacific Security:
12 units from completion of courses required for the Bachelor of Software Engineering (Honours) contribute towards the electives for the Bachelor of Asia-Pacific Security component of this double degree
For Bachelor of Software Engineering (Honours)/Bachelor of Asia-Pacific Studies:
12 units from completion of courses required for the Bachelor of Software Engineering (Honours) contribute towards the electives for the Bachelor of Asia-Pacific Studies component of this double degree
For Bachelor of Software Engineering (Honours)/Bachelor of Biotechnology:
12 units from completion of 3000-level courses required for the Bachelor of Biotechnology count towards the following requirement for the Bachelor of Software Engineering (Honours):
12 units from ENGN courses in the ANU College of Engineering and Computer Science or any courses in the ANU College of Medicine, Biology and Environment or ANU College of Physical and Mathematical Sciences
For Bachelor of Software Engineering (Honours)/Bachelor of Business Administration:
12 units from completion of courses from the following list required for the Bachelor of Software 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 Software Engineering (Honours)/Bachelor of Commerce:
12 units from completion of courses from the following list required for the Bachelor of Software 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 Software Engineering (Honours)/Bachelor of Economics:
12 units from completion of courses from the following list required for the Bachelor of Software 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 Software Engineering (Honours)/Bachelor of Finance:
12 units from completion of courses from the following list required for the Bachelor of Software 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 Software Engineering (Honours)/Bachelor of Genetics:
12 units from completion of 3000-level courses required for the Bachelor of Genetics count towards the following requirement for the Bachelor of Software Engineering (Honours):
12 units from ENGN courses in the ANU College of Engineering and Computer Science or any courses in the ANU College of Medicine, Biology and Environment or ANU College of Physical and Mathematical Sciences
For Bachelor of Software Engineering (Honours)/Bachelor of Pacific Studies:
12 units from completion of courses required for the Bachelor of Software Engineering (Honours) contribute towards the electives for the Bachelor of Pacific Studies component of this double degree:
For Bachelor of Software Engineering (Honours)/Bachelor of Science:
12 units from completion of 3000-level courses required for the Bachelor of Science count towards the following requirement for the Bachelor of Software Engineering (Honours):
12 units from ENGN courses in the ANU College of Engineering and Computer Science or any courses in the ANU College of Medicine, Biology and Environment or ANU College of Physical and Mathematical Sciences
For Bachelor of Software Engineering (Honours)/Bachelor of Science (Forest Sciences):
12 units from completion of 3000-level courses required for the Bachelor of Science (Forest Sciences) count towards the following requirement for the Bachelor of Software Engineering (Honours):
12 units from ENGN courses in the ANU College of Engineering and Computer Science or any courses in the ANU College of Medicine, Biology and Environment or ANU College of Physical and Mathematical Sciences
For Bachelor of Software Engineering (Honours)/Bachelor of Science (Psychology):
12 units from completion of 3000-level courses required for the Bachelor of Science (Psychology) count towards the following requirement for the Bachelor of Software Engineering (Honours):
12 units from ENGN courses in the ANU College of Engineering and Computer Science or any courses in the ANU College of Medicine, Biology and Environment or ANU College of Physical and Mathematical Sciences
For Bachelor of Software Engineering (Honours)/Bachelor of Science (Resource and Environmental Management):
12 units from completion of 3000-level courses required for the Bachelor of Science (Forest Sciences) count towards the following requirement for the Bachelor of Software Engineering (Honours):
12 units from ENGN courses in the ANU College of Engineering and Computer Science or any courses in the ANU College of Medicine, Biology and Environment or ANU College of Physical and Mathematical Sciences
For Bachelor of Software Engineering (Honours)/Bachelor of Statistics:
12 units from completion of courses from the following list required for the Bachelor of Software 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 Software Engineering (Honours) Majors
Specialisations
Bachelor of Software Engineering (Honours) Specialisations
Study Options
| Year 1 | COMP1100 Introduction to Programming and Algorithms 6 units | ENGN1211 Discovering Engineering 6 units | MATH1013 Mathematics and Applications 1 6 units | CHEM1101 Chemistry 1 6 units |
| COMP1510 Introduction to Software Engineering 6 units | COMP2400 Relational Databases 6 units | MATH1014 Mathematics and Applications 2 6 units | CHEM1201 Chemistry 2 6 units | |
| Year 2 | COMP2300 Introduction to Computer Systems 6 units | COMP2500 Software Construction for Software Engineers 6 units | Science/Engineering elective course | BIOL1003 Biology 1: Evolution, Ecology and Genetics 6 units |
| COMP2130 Software Analysis and Design 6 units | COMP2310 Concurrent and Distributed Systems 6 units | Science/Engineering elective course | BIOL1004 Biology 2: Molecular and Cell Biology 6 units | |
| Year 3 | COMP3120 Managing Software Development 6 units | COMP3530 Systems Engineering for Software Engineers 6 units | STAT1003 Statistical Techniques 6 units | BIOL2161 Genes: Replication and Expression 6 units |
| COMP2600 Formal Methods in Software Engineering 6 units | ENGN3230 Engineering Innovation 6 units | 3000 level Science course 6 units | BIOL2151 Principles of Genetics 6 units | |
| Year 4 | COMP3500 Software Engineering Project 6 units | COMP 3000/4000 elective | BIOL3161 Genomics and its Applications 6 units | BIOL3204 Human Genetics 6 units |
| COMP3500 Software Engineering Project 6 units | COMP3600 Algorithms 6 units | BIOL2162 Molecular Gene Technology 6 units | 3000 level Science course 6 units | |
| Year 5 | COMP4500 Software Engineering Practice 6 units | COMP4130 Managing Software Quality and Process 6 units | COMP 3000/4000 elective | 3000 level Science course 6 units |
| COMP4500 Software Engineering Practice 6 units | COMP 3000/4000 elective | COMP 3000/4000 elective | 3000 level Science course 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.
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The Bachelor of Software Engineering (Honours) (BSEng) is a four year single degree accredited by Engineers Australia. The degree allows you to focus your study on Software Engineering
whilst exploring other interests in computing, engineering, science or any
discipline offered at ANU. You
will learn how to write programs, develop software, work for real-world
clients, manage teams, design innovative solutions and implement them.
The BSEng can be studied as a double degree.
Single degree
- This degree requires 192 units (each course is typically 6 units)
- Typically you will study four courses per semester (total of 24 units)
- You can study an Engineering or Science major (48 units) or any minor (24 units) but it is not a compulsory requirement of this degree
- 36 units of electives (six courses). These courses are used to study an Engineering or Science major or a range of courses from any ANU College.
Double degree
- This degree requires 144 units (each course is typically 6 units)
- There is an additional 12 units counting towards both Software Engineering and the other half of your degree. The Software Engineering double degree program requirements outline which courses are double counted.
- Majors and minors are not compulsory in the BSEng
- There are no university electives in the double degree.
- You can find your double degree with BSEng from Program 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 32 courses as a single BSEng degree
- The degree is made of up compulsory requirements, additional computing electives and 36 units (six courses) of electives
- You can study either an Engineering or Science major in the single degree
- 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 FOLLOW THE ADVICE HERE
-
Students who excel in maths and have done the highest level of maths available to them at school should read the following:
- 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 take in first year.
- 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 BSEng half of the double degree.
Majors and Minors
See available majors and minors for this program
Majors and
minors are not compulsory in the BSEng. You can study a Computing (except
Software Development) or Engineering or Science major (48 units) or
specialisation or minor in a single BSEng or double degree if your other degree
is a Bachelor of Science. Computing specialisations and minors in any
discipline are possible in a single BSEng.
Electives
If you are in the single degree then in your first year you have two electives to choose. These will normally be Science or Engineering electives. If you choose non science/engineering electives, you will need to do the science / engineering electives later in your degree.
To find 1000-level elective courses, use the catalogue search. Suggested electives in your first year:
Semester 1 - PHYS1001 or PHYS1101 or other Science/Engineering courseSemester 2 – ENGN1218 or other Science/Engineering course
Other science/engineering options in Semester 1 include MATH1003(see note about maths in 'important things to keep in mind' section above), PSYC1003, STAT1003, BIOL1003. Other options in Semester 2 include PSYC1004, STAT1008
Study Options
Bachelor of Software Engineering (Honours) single degree
Study Options
| Year 1 48 units | COMP1100 Introduction to Programming and Algorithms 6 units | ENGN1211 Discovering Engineering 6 units | MATH1013 Mathematics and Applications 1 6 units | Engineering/Science elective 6 units |
| COMP1510 Introduction to Software Engineering 6 units | COMP2400 Relational Databases 6 units | MATH1014 Mathematics and Applications 2 6 units | Engineering/Science elective 6 units |
Bachelor of Software Engineering (Honours) double degree
Study Options
| Year 1 48 units | COMP1100 Introduction to Programming and Algorithms 6 units | ENGN1211 Discovering Engineering 6 units | MATH1013 Mathematics and Applications 1 6 units | Other Degree course |
| COMP1510 Introduction to Software Engineering 6 units | COMP2400 Relational Databases 6 units | MATH1014 Mathematics and Applications 2 6 units | Other Degree course |
Academic Advice
For assistance, please email: studentadmin.cecs@anu.edu.au
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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