Australia is increasingly looking to Asia - strategically, economically, politically, and culturally - and all eyes are on the graduates of tomorrow to take us there. Watch our video to find out how this degree will prepare you for a successful career in the Asian Century.
With a Bachelor of Asian Studies you will master an Asian language, acquire in-depth contextual knowledge, and graduate with the kind of Asian literacy that gets you noticed by employers.
And if you love adventure, we offer you a variety of study opportunities in the region so you can experience Asia first hand. Plus we’ll provide you with funding to help get you there.
This program is not available for Semester 2 commencement.
Delve into the complex and fascinating world of genetics and unravel the mysteries of DNA, understand how genes interact with the environment and drive evolution, 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, evolutionary 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.
For more information on our educational offerings, the university experience, career opportunities and student stories please visit our website.
Get the inside story on what it’s like to be an ANU student by visiting our student blog.
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
In today’s globalised world success for business, government
and international organisations depends heavily on strong relationships with
Asia. This means that employers across the globe now actively recruit graduates
who can demonstrate a deep understanding of the region.
From the “Kitchen
Ninja” on TV to Human
Rights Lawyer, the global skills our students develop mean our
graduates are found all over the world in exciting and challenging jobs across
many fields including international relations or trade, development, government
and policy, banking and finance, tourism, media, education, information
technology, communications, journalism, aid, marketing and many other fields.
In today’s globalised world success for business, government
and international organisations depends heavily on strong relationships with
Asia. This means that employers across the globe now actively recruit graduates
who can demonstrate a deep understanding of the region.
From the “Kitchen
Ninja” on TV to Human
Rights Lawyer, the global skills our students develop mean our
graduates are found all over the world in exciting and challenging jobs across
many fields including international relations or trade, development, government
and policy, banking and finance, tourism, media, education, information
technology, communications, journalism, aid, marketing and many other fields.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of a Bachelor of Asian Studies, graduates will be able to:
- Engage with Asia linguistically and culturally as a basis for independent lifelong learning from Asia and with Asia.
- Use concepts and methods from the humanities and social sciences to develop, review, analyse and synthesise knowledge about Asia, its regions, and its place in the world.
- Use engagement with Asia’s diversity as a basis for critically reflecting on concepts, methods and knowledge in the humanities and social sciences.
- Communicate knowledge of Asia to diverse audiences using academic and applied styles, in both English and an Asian language.
- Exercise critical thinking and judgment in identifying and solving problems, individually and in groups.
Further Information
http://asiapacific.anu.edu.au/students/undergrad/asian-studies#.VEBTAVcjOPUhttp://asiapacific.anu.edu.au/students/undergrad/asian-studies#.VEBTAVcjOPUAdmission 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.
More information about ATAR requirements for individual programs can be found HERE.
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:
- 33
Domestic applicant entry requirements
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.
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 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 Asian Studies - 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
- $36,720.00
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 Asian Studies 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 consist of:
12 units from completion of the following compulsory courses:
ASIA1025 Asia and the Pacific: Power, diversity and change
ASIA1030 Asia and the Pacific in Motion
12 units from the completion of discipline courses from the following list:
ASIA2065 Comparative Politics (Asia Pacific)
ASIA2067 Economies of Emerging Asia
ASIA2301 Prehistoric Origins: Archaeology of Asia and the Pacific
ASIA2302 Culture and Modernity in Asia: Anthropological Perspectives
ASIA2304 What is Literature? Asian Perspectives
ASIA2307 History of Empire in Asia
ASIA2308 Linguistic Histories in Asia and the Pacific
ASIA2311 Gender and Cultural Studies in Asia and the Pacific
INTR2010 International Relations in the Asia-Pacific
STST2001 International Security issues in the Asia Pacific
24 units from completion of language courses from one of the following lists:
Arabic Language
ARAB1002 Introductory Arabic A
ARAB1003 Introductory Arabic B
ARAB2011 Intermediate Arabic A
ARAB2012 Intermediate Arabic B
ARAB3001 Advanced Arabic A
ARAB3002 Advanced Arabic B
Burmese Language
BURM1002 Burmese 1
BURM1003 Burmese 2
BURM2001 Burmese 3
BURM2002 Burmese 4
Chinese Language
CHIN1012 Modern Chinese 1A: Spoken Chinese
CHIN1013 Modern Chinese 1B: Written Chinese
CHIN2022 Modern Chinese 2A: Spoken Chinese
CHIN2023 Modern Chinese 2B: Written Chinese
CHIN3020 Modern Chinese 3
CHIN3021 Modern Chinese 4
CHIN3022 Modern Chinese 5
CHIN3023 Modern Chinese 6
CHIN3024 Modern Chinese 7
CHIN3025 Modern Chinese 8
CHIN3041 Case Studies in Translation: Chinese/English
CHIN3211 Advanced Readings in Chinese A
CHIN3212 Advanced Readings in Chinese B
CHIN3216 Chinese-English Interpreting
French Language and Culture
FREN1003 Introductory French I
FREN1004 Introductory French II
FREN2024 Continuing French I
FREN2025 Continuing French II
FREN3006 Intermediate French I
FREN3007 Intermediate French II
FREN3008 Advanced French Topics
FREN3107 Current Affairs and the French Press (Advanced)
Hindi Language
HIND1100 Hindi 1A
HIND1200 Hindi 1B
HIND2300 Hindi 2A
HIND2400 Hindi 2B
HIND3500 Hindi 3A
HIND3600 Hindi 3B
Indonesian Language
INDN1002 Indonesian 1A
INDN1003 Indonesian 1B
INDN2002 Indonesian 2A
INDN2003 Indonesian 2B
INDN3002 Indonesian 3A
INDN3003 Indonesian 3B
Japanese Language
JPNS1012 Spoken Japanese 1
JPNS1013 Spoken Japanese 2
JPNS1014 Written Japanese A
JPNS1015 Written Japanese B
JPNS2012 Spoken Japanese 3
JPNS2013 Spoken Japanese 4
JPNS2014 Written Japanese C
JPNS2015 Written Japanese D
JPNS3005 Advanced Japanese: Issues in Contemporary Japan
JPNS3006 Advanced Japanese: Language in Context
JPNS3007 Advanced Japanese: Readings in Culture and Society
JPNS3008 Advanced Japanese: Readings in Literature
JPNS3023 Advanced Readings in Japanese History
JPNS3024 Advanced Readings in Japanese Law
Korean Language
KORE1020 Modern Korean 1
KORE1021 Modern Korean 2
KORE2521 Modern Korean 3
KORE2522 Modern Korean 4
KORE3012 Modern Korean 5
KORE3013 Modern Korean 6
Literary Chinese Language
CHIN3030 Literary Chinese 1
CHIN3031 Literary Chinese 2
CHIN3015 Advanced Literary Chinese
Mongolian Language
MNGL1002 Mongolian 1A
MNGL1003 Mongolian 1B
MNGL2002 Mongolian 2A
MNGL2003 Mongolian 2B
Portuguese Language
PORT1001 Introductory Portuguese I
PORT1002 Introductory Portuguese II
PORT2001 Continuing Portuguese I
PORT2002 Continuing Portuguese II
Sanskrit Language
SKRT1002 Sanskrit 1A
SKRT1003 Sanskrit 1B
SKRT2103 Sanskrit 2A
SKRT2104 Sanskrit 2B
SKRT2105 Sanskrit 3A
SKRT2106 Sanskrit 3B
Spanish Language
SPAN1001 Introduction to Spanish I
SPAN1002 Introduction to Spanish II
SPAN2001 Continuing Spanish I
SPAN2002 Continuing Spanish II
SPAN3001 Intermediate Spanish I
SPAN3012 Intermediate Spanish II (Language and Culture)
SPAN3022 Intermediate Spanish II (Language and Linguistics)
Tetum Language
TETM1002 Tetum 1
TETM1003 Tetum 2
TETM2004 Tetum 3
TETM2005 Tetum 4
Thai Language
THAI1002 Thai 1A
THAI1003 Thai 1B
THAI2002 Thai 2A
THAI2003 Thai 2B
THAI3002 Thai 3A
THAI3008 Advanced Readings in Thai Language and Culture
Vietnamese Language
VIET1002 Vietnamese 1A
VIET1003 Vietnamese 1B
VIET2002 Vietnamese 2A
VIET2003 Vietnamese 2B
VIET3002 Vietnamese 3A
VIET3003 Vietnamese 3B
48 units from completion of majors, minors and courses offered by the ANU College of Asia and the Pacific
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:
66 units from completion of the following compulsory courses:
BIOL1003 Evolution, Ecology & Genetics
BIOL1004 Molecular & Cell Biology
CHEM1101 Chemistry 1
CHEM1201 Chemistry 2
BIOL2151 Genetics
BIOL2161 Genes: Replication and Expression
BIOL2162 Molecular Genetic Techniques
BIOL2202 Experimental Design and Analysis in Biology
BIOL3157 Bioinformatics and Functional Genomics
BIOL3161 Genomics & its Applications
BIOL3204 Genetics of Human Disease 1
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
BIOL2001 Introduction to Quantitative Biology
18 units from completion of a course from the following list:
BIOL3114 Vertebrate Biology
BIOL3113 Invertebrate Biology
BIOL3002 Plants: Genes to Environment
BIOL3003 Plant Physiological Ecology
BIOL3201 Big Questions in Biology
BIOL3109 Ecological & Evolutionary Developmental Biology
BIOL3141 Infection and Immunity
BIOL3144 Advanced and Applied Immunology
BIOL3177 Advances in Molecular Plant Sciences
BIOL3191 Biology, Society and Ethics
BIOL3193 Bacteria and Health
BIOL3205 Genetics of Human Disease 2
BIOL3108 Hallmarks of Cancer
BIOL3206 Evolution of Biodiversity
BIOL3208/BIOL3209 Biology Research Project
BIAN3016 Analysis of Mammalian Remains
BIAN3113 Human Evolution
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 Asian Studies Majors
Minors
Bachelor of Asian Studies Minors
Specialisations
Bachelor of Genetics Specialisations
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.
Back to the Bachelor of Asian Studies page
A single three year undergraduate degree offered by the ANU College of Asia and the Pacific Australia
is increasingly looking to Asia - strategically, economically,
politically, and culturally - and all eyes are on the graduates of
tomorrow to take us there. Watch our video to find out how this degree will prepare you for a successful career in the Asian Century. With
a Bachelor of Asian Studies you will master an Asian language, acquire
in-depth contextual knowledge, and graduate with the kind of Asian
literacy that gets you noticed by employers. And if you love adventure, we offer you a variety of study opportunities in the region so you can experience Asia first hand. Plus we'll provide you with funding to help get you there.
Single degree
This degree requires the completion of 144 units, comprising of:
A maximum of 60 units of 1000 level courses
12 units of compulsory courses (ASIA1025 and ASIA1030)
24 units from the designated language core courses
12 units of discipline core courses
48 units from the completion of majors, minors and courses offered by the ANU College of Asia and the Pacific
48 units from the completion of elective courses offered by the ANU
Double degree
This degree requires the completion of 96 units, comprising of:
A maximum of 36 units of 1000 level courses
12 units of compulsory courses
24 units from the designated language core courses
12 units of discipline core courses
24 units from the completion of majors, minors and courses offered by the ANU College of Asia and the Pacific
24 units of elective courses offered by the ANU
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
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 ASIA1234.
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 need to enrol in courses to meet the requirements of the program, including ASIA1025, ASIA1030, courses for the language requirement and electives. But remember you can’t count more than ten 1000-level courses (60 units) towards your single degree program.
Majors and Minors
See available majors and minors for this program
While you only need to enrol in courses to complete the requirements of your degree, you can use your core and compulsory courses to enrol in 1000-level courses for a major or minor. That way you keep your options open. Once you've selected courses for a major, and/or a minor or second major, you should choose electives to make up the balance of your courses.
Electives
While you only need to enrol in courses to complete the requirements of your degree, you can use your elective courses to enrol in 1000-level courses for a major
or minor. That way you keep your options open. Once you've selected
courses for a major, and/or a minor or second major, you should choose
electives to make up the balance of your courses.
To find 1000-level courses, search
Programs and Courses. Remember you can choose up to 8 courses from another
ANU College at the University if you are undertaking the single Bachelor of
Asian Studies program.
Study Options
Bachelor of Asian Studies Single Degree Study Plan
Study Options
| Year 1 48 units | ASIA1025 Asia and the Pacific: Power, diversity and change 6 units | Language Course 6 units | Elective 6 units | Elective 6 units |
| ASIA1030 Asia and the Pacific in Motion 6 units | Language Course 6 units | Elective 6 units | Elective 6 units |
Bachelor of Asian Studies Double Degree Study Plan
Study Options
| Year 1 48 units | ASIA1025 Asia and the Pacific: Power, diversity and change 6 units | Language Course 6 units | Course from other Degree 6 units | Course from other Degree 6 units |
| ASIA1030 Asia and the Pacific in Motion 6 units | Language Course 6 units | Course from other Degree 6 units | Course from other Degree 6 units |
Do you want to talk to someone before enrolling?
Contact Student Centre, ANU College of Asia and the Pacific at cap.student@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 the Science course list
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
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 with another three year degree, such as the Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science . 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:
- Visit the Research School of Biology webpage here, or
- Download the Science first year course guide available here, or
- View our program presentation videos located on our New commencers & first year students page, or
- Email us at science.enquiries@anu.edu.au, or
- Come and talk to someone face-to-face. You can make an appointment with an academic advisor here or by calling Science Central on 6125 2809.