Do you want to make solar energy more efficient and live in a sustainable city, or create new technologies in robotics, uncrewed aircraft and wireless internet of things? 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.
Explore the complex and fascinating world of genetics and unravel the mysteries of DNA with the ANU Bachelor of Genetics.
You’ll learn how genes hold our hereditary information, study classical genetics, molecular genetics, population genetics, and bioinformatics. You can even follow interests in areas as diverse as plant genetics, evolutionary genetics or medicine and health.
Studying at ANU means you’ll be exposed to ground-breaking research being undertaken by our academics in active research laboratories at the Research School of Biology and the John Curtin School of Medical Research, Australia’s national medical research institute.
Find out more about genetics, the degree structure, the university experience, career opportunities and student stories on our website.
Get the inside story on what it’s like to be an ANU student by visiting our student blog.
This program is not available for Semester 2 commencement.
Career Options
ANU ranks among the world's very finest universities. Our nearly 100,000 alumni include political, business, government, and academic leaders around the world.
We have graduated remarkable people from every part of our continent, our region and all walks of life.
Employment Opportunities
Work experience
As a part of your degree you will take part in 60 days of work experience to meet accreditation requirements with Engineers Australia. This provides you with the opportunity to integrate academic theory and real world practice, enhance technical and leadership skills, experience a professional setting, whilst also making valuable connections with industry.
Projects
In addition to compulsory work experience you will also undertake systems engineering projects during your coursework. In these projects you will work in teams on a given problem statement and develop the requirements and key performance indicators to guide you through the design. Your team will then proceed through a systems design process including conceptual design, sub-system requirements, and quantitative trade-off analyses, using the full range of engineering science and professional skills developed during your program.
Projects emphasise teamwork, communication skills, team and personal management and a professional approach to engineering design, all of which are highly valuable traits for an engineer.
Internships
Our industry links enable opportunities to undertake internships which allow you to gain hands-on experience in a workplace environment relevant to your area of future career interests and current academic studies.
You can also receive credit towards your program based on learning outcomes during your placement.
Other practical experience
Use your knowledge to create a positive impact on society through our Engineers Without Borders placements, participate in Humanitarian Design Summits or go on exchange to complement your students and broaden your networks at one of our partner universities around the world.
Employment opportunities
As an accredited engineer with a systems engineering background, you will bring extra value to future employers in a diverse range of professions and organisations. The skills and abilities you gain while studying at ANU are highly sought after by employers both, in Australia and overseas.
Our approach provides our graduates pathways to progress into senior management roles due to their understanding of more than one engineering discipline.
Due to this, engineering at ANU is often considered as a springboard into the wider corporate world and our graduates find work in many leading organisations such as ABB, Accenture, Department of Defence, CEA Technologies, Cochlear Limited, Energy Australia, Ford, GHD, IBM, Northrop Consulting Engineers, Qantas, Telstra, Thales and Toyota.
Work experience
As a part of your degree you will take part in 60 days of work experience to meet accreditation requirements with Engineers Australia. This provides you with the opportunity to integrate academic theory and real world practice, enhance technical and leadership skills, experience a professional setting, whilst also making valuable connections with industry.
Projects
In addition to compulsory work experience you will also undertake systems engineering projects during your coursework. In these projects you will work in teams on a given problem statement and develop the requirements and key performance indicators to guide you through the design. Your team will then proceed through a systems design process including conceptual design, sub-system requirements, and quantitative trade-off analyses, using the full range of engineering science and professional skills developed during your program.
Projects emphasise teamwork, communication skills, team and personal management and a professional approach to engineering design, all of which are highly valuable traits for an engineer.
Internships
Our industry links enable opportunities to undertake internships which allow you to gain hands-on experience in a workplace environment relevant to your area of future career interests and current academic studies.
You can also receive credit towards your program based on learning outcomes during your placement.
Other practical experience
Use your knowledge to create a positive impact on society through our Engineers Without Borders placements, participate in Humanitarian Design Summits or go on exchange to complement your students and broaden your networks at one of our partner universities around the world.
Employment opportunities
As an accredited engineer with a systems engineering background, you will bring extra value to future employers in a diverse range of professions and organisations. The skills and abilities you gain while studying at ANU are highly sought after by employers both, in Australia and overseas.
Our approach provides our graduates pathways to progress into senior management roles due to their understanding of more than one engineering discipline.
Due to this, engineering at ANU is often considered as a springboard into the wider corporate world and our graduates find work in many leading organisations such as ABB, Accenture, Department of Defence, CEA Technologies, Cochlear Limited, Energy Australia, Ford, GHD, IBM, Northrop Consulting Engineers, Qantas, Telstra, Thales and Toyota.
Learning Outcomes
- Apply systematic engineering methods professionally to design optimised and sustainable solutions to complex and transdisciplinary engineering problems.
- Construct and evaluate solutions to engineering problems by selecting and applying theoretical principles and methods from the underpinning physical, mathematical and information sciences, and broader transdisciplinary knowledge.
- Demonstrate advanced technical knowledge and the application of appropriate tools in at least one field of engineering specialisation.
- Compare current developments and emerging trends in at least one field of engineering specialisation.
- Understand the contextual factors that influence professional engineering practice, such as interpersonal, organizational, institutional, technological, physical, environmental, political and societal factors, and assess the potential societal, cultural, health, legal and environmental impact of engineering activities.
- Communicate and incorporate perspectives across disciplines effectively with colleagues, other engineering professionals and the broader community employing a range of communication media and tools.
- Engage in independent research through the application of research-based knowledge and research methods, including searching, analysing and evaluating information sources within and beyond their engineering discipline.
- Engage responsibly in critical reflection on self-competence to practice ethically and independent learning to continue practicing at the forefront of the discipline.
- Work effectively and proactively within cross-cultural, multi-disciplinary teams, demonstrating autonomy, ethical conduct, well-developed judgement, adaptability and responsibility to achieve engineering outcomes at a high standard.
- understand and evaluate the significance of genetic information and discoveries in educational and professional contexts;
- apply a range of skills and laboratory genetic techniques to addressing specific problems in the field of genetic research;
- use a range of analytical techniques for the interpretation of genetic data to address specific hypotheses;
- convey and relate professional and disciplinary information and ideas to diverse audiences in effective and appropriate ways;
- demonstrate the application of genetics to real life, professional and societal contexts.
Further Information
Learn more about the degrees offered at the ANU College of Engineering and Computer Science, read current student profiles to see what campus life is really like, and discover what our graduates have achieved since leaving the College - Visit the College of Engineering and Computer Science website.
Learn more about the degrees offered at the ANU College of Engineering and Computer Science, read current student profiles to see what campus life is really like, and discover what our graduates have achieved since leaving the College - Visit the College of Engineering and Computer Science website.
Admission Requirements
- ATAR:
- 85
- 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.
- 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).
Prerequisites
ACT: Mathematical Methods (Major)/Further Mathematics (Major)/Specialist Mathematics/Specialist Methods (Major)
NSW: HSC Mathematics Advanced or equivalent.
VIC: Mathematics Methods or equivalent
QLD: Mathematics Methods or equivalent
TAS: Mathematical methods/Mathematics Specialised/Mathematics 1 and II through U Tas/Both Mathematics 1 and II through UTAS/Both Advanced Calculus and Applications 1A and 1B through UTAS
SA / NT: Mathematical Methods or equivalent
WA: Mathematical Methods or equivalent
IB: Mathematics: Applications and Interpretations HL/Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches SL or HL
ACT: Chemistry (Major)
NSW: Chemistry or equivalent
VIC: Chemistry
QLD: Chemistry
TAS: Chemistry
SA / NT: Chemistry
WA: Chemistry
IB: Chemistry SL or HL
- More information about interstate subject equivalencies can be found here .
- Students who do not meet the chemistry requirement are advised to seek academic advice by contacting students.cos@anu.edu.au. A Chemistry bridging course is available in February through the ANU Research School of Chemistry - contact rsc.teaching@anu.edu.au for more information.
Adjustment Factors
Adjustment factors are combined with an applicant's secondary education results to determine their Selection Rank. ANU offers adjustment factors based on equity, diversity, and/or performance principles, such as for recognition of difficult circumstances that students face in their studies.
To be eligible for adjustment factors, you must have:
- achieved a Selection Rank of 70 or more before adjustment factors are applied
- if you have undertaken higher education, completed less than one year full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) of a higher education program
- applied for an eligible ANU bachelor degree program
Please visit the ANU Adjustment Factors website for further 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
- $53,700.00
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 168 units, of which:
A maximum of 48 units may come from the completion of 1000-level courses
The 168 units must include:
72 units from completion of the following compulsory courses:
ENGN1211 Engineering Design 1: Discovering Engineering
ENGN1217 Introduction to Mechanics
ENGN1218 Introduction to Electronics
ENGN2217 Mechanical Systems and Design
ENGN2218 Electronic Systems and Design
ENGN2219 Computer Systems & Organisation
ENGN2222 Engineering Thermodynamics
ENGN2228 Signals and Systems
ENGN2300 Engineering Design 2: Systems Approaches for Design
ENGN2301 Engineering Design 3: Systems Approaches for Analysis
ENGN3100 Practical Experience (0 units)
ENGN3300 Engineering Design 4A: Systems Approaches for Management
ENGN3301 Engineering Design 4B: Systems Approaches for Operations
12 units from completion of a course from the following list:
ENGN4300 Capstone Project
ENGN4350 Individual Project
6 units from completion of a course from the following list:
COMP1100 Programming as Problem Solving
COMP1130 Programming as Problem Solving (Advanced)
COMP1730 Programming for Scientists
6 units from completion of a course from the following list:
PHYS1001 Foundations of Physics
PHYS1101 Physics 1
6 units from completion of a course from the following list:
MATH1013 Mathematics and Applications 1
MATH1115 Advanced Mathematics and Applications 1
6 units from completion of a course from the following list:
MATH1014 Mathematics and Applications 2
MATH1116 Advanced Mathematics and Applications 2
48 units from completion of one of the following Engineering majors, of which 12 units contribute towards meeting the compulsory course requirements above:
Aerospace Systems
Electronic and Communication Systems
Environmental Systems
Mechatronic Systems
Nuclear Systems
Renewable Energy Systems
24 units from completion of courses from the following subject areas: ENGN Engineering
Honours
Students must formally enrol in ENGN4100 Engineering Honours at the commencement of their intended final semester.
Honours Grade Calculation
ENGN4100 Engineering Honours Grade will be used to calculate the Class of Honours and the mark. It will be calculated as the weighted average mark (WAM) of the courses listed below. The mark for each course is weighted by the units of credit (UoC) of the course, as well as a course weighting as indicated below. WAM is calculated as follows:
WAM = ( S Mark*UoC*Weighting) / (S UoC*Weighting)
- Science and Engineering Foundations (0.1 weighting): MATH1013 or MATH1115, MATH1014 or MATH1116, COMP1100 or COMP1130 or COMP1730, PHYS1001 or PHYS1101, ENGN1000-series courses.
- Engineering Fundamentals (0.2 weighting): ENGN2000-series courses (excluding ENGN2300 and ENGN2301).
- Professional Core (0.3 weighting): ENGN2300, ENGN2301, ENGN3300, ENGN3301, ENGN3200.
- Engineering Discipline and Final Year Project (0.4 weighting): ENGN3000-series courses (excluding ENGN3300, ENGN3301 and ENGN3200), ENGN4000-series courses.
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
The 96 units must include:
42 units from completion of the following compulsory courses:
BIOL1003 Biology 1: Evolution, Ecology & Genetics (6 units)
BIOL1004 Biology 2: Molecular & Cell Biology (6 units)
BIOL2151 Genetics (6 units)
BIOL2161 Genes: Replication and Expression (6 units)
BIOL3161 Genomics & its Applications (6 units)
BIOL3204 Genetics of Human Disease 1 (6 units)
CHEM1101 Chemistry 1 (6 units)
6 units from completion of a Quantitative Skills course from the following list:
BIOL2001 Introduction to Quantitative Biology (6 units)
BIOL2202 Experimental Design and Analysis in Biology (6 units)
6 units from completion of a courses from the following list:
BIOL3191 Bioethics and Society (6 units)
BIOL3194 Biological Science in the Work Place (6 units)
A minimum of 30 units from completion of courses from from the following lists, which must include a minimum of 12 units from 3000-level courses:
BIAN3113 Human Evolution (6 units)
BIOL1009 Diversity of Life (6 units)
BIOL2114 Evolution (6 units)
BIOL3002 Plants: Genes and the Environment (6 units)
BIOL3109 Developmental Biology (6 units)
BIOL3157 Bioinformatics and Its Applications (6 units)
BIOL3178 Recovering Threatened Species and Ecosystems (6 units)
BIOL3205 Genetics of Human Disease 2 (6 units)
BIOL3206 Evolution of Biodiversity (6 units)
BIOL3207 Data Science for Biologists (6 units)
BIOL3213 Australian Wildlife (6 units)
COMP1730 Programming for Scientists (6 units)
A maximum of 12 units from completion of research project/topics courses from the following list, in which the project/topic must be in the field of Genetics:
BIOL3023 Special Topics in Biology (6 units)
BIOL3208 Biology Research Project (6 units)
BIOL3209 Biology Research Project (12 units)
A maximum of 12 units from completion of courses not previously taken from the following subject areas:
BIOL – Biology
MEDN – Medical Science
NEUR – Neuroscience
Majors
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Majors
Study Options
| Year 1 48 units | ENGN1211 Engineering Design 1: Discovering Engineering 6 units | PHYS1013 | MATH1013 Mathematics and Applications 1 6 units | Other Degree Course 6 units |
| ENGN1217 Introduction to Mechanics 6 units | ENGN1218 Introduction to Electronics 6 units | MATH1014 Mathematics and Applications 2 6 units | Other Degree Course 6 units | |
| Year 2 48 units | ENGN2217 Mechanical Systems and Design 6 units | ENGN2218 Electronic Systems and Design 6 units | COMP1730 Programming for Scientists 6 units | Other Degree Course 6 units |
| ENGN2222 Engineering Thermodynamics 6 units | ENGN2228 Signals and Systems 6 units | Other Degree Course 6 units | Other Degree Course 6 units | |
| Year 3 48 units | ENGN2300 Engineering Design 2: Systems Approaches for Design 6 units | ENGN2219 Computer Architecture 6 units | Other Degree Course 6 units | Other Degree Course 6 units |
| ENGN2301 Engineering Design 3: Systems Approaches for Analysis 6 units | ENGN Major Course 6 units | Other Degree Course 6 units | Other Degree Course 6 units | |
| Year 4 48 units | ENGN3300 Engineering Design 4A: Systems Approaches for Management 6 units | ENGN Major Course 6 units | ENGN Major Course 6 units | Other Degree Course 6 units |
| ENGN3301 Engineering Design 4B: Systems Approaches for Operations 6 units | ENGN Major Course 6 units | Other Degree Course 6 units | Other Degree Course 6 units | |
| Year 5 48 units | ENGN4300 Capstone Design Project 6 to 12 units OR ENGN4350; | ENGN Major Course 6 units | Other Degree Course 6 units | Other Degree Course 6 units |
| ENGN4300 Capstone Design Project 6 to 12 units OR ENGN4350; | ENGN Major Course 6 units | Other Degree Course 6 units | Other Degree Course 6 units |
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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 either a single degree or a double degree combined with a number of other degree programs
No choice of major is required until third year with all students undertaking the same courses in their first two years.
Single degree
- This degree requires a total of 192 units.
- You will complete one Engineering major of 48 units.
- 24 units of elective courses from the engineering subject area (courses coded with ENGN) and 24 units of university elective courses offered by ANU.
Double degree
- The Engineering component of the Flexible Double Degree requires a total of 168 units.
- You will complete one Engineering major of 48 units and a further 24 units of elective courses from the engineering subject area (courses coded with ENGN).
- 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.
- In the single degree you will have 24 units of ENGN electives and 24 units of university electives (i.e., eight courses with 48 units in total). You may use these to complete another Engineering major or minor, and/or possibly a minor outside of Engineering. You should note that you can only do a maximum of 60 units of 1000-level courses in the entire degree of study.
- In the double degree, you have no university electives - your other degree requirements use up all of these.
Enrolment Status
The definition of full-time and part-time status can be found here. While it's possible to enrol in fewer courses per semester, it may take you longer to finish your program and get your degree. If you are an international student you must follow the requirement specified by your Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) and your visa, which normally require you to enrol in 24 units per semester in order to finish your program of study on time.
Important things to keep in mind when choosing your 1000-level courses
- Note that if you are commencing in July you should send an email to <student.css@anu.edu.au> for advice about your enrolment or 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 read the information about secondary school prerequisite of MATH1013 on the course website.
- 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. These courses are significantly more difficult and will likely mean a higher workload, but they will give you a much deeper understanding of underlying mathematical concepts, which may be beneficial for your future studies. You are encouraged to seriously consider this option.
- Both PHYS1001 and PHYS1101 satisfy the compulsory first-year physics requirements for BE students.
- PHYS1101 – Physics 1 is the recommended first year physics course for BE students. It is also a compulsory pre-requisite for subsequent Physics courses. It is recommended for BE students who are interested to do more Physics courses as electives.
- PHYS1001 is advised only if you did not complete year 11 and 12 physics.
- PHYS1001 is offered in Semester 1 only. PHYS1101 is offered in both Semester 1 and Semester 2.
- It is possible to do PHYS1001 in Semester 1 then PHYS1101 in Semester 2. In this case, PHYS1001 is counted as a 1000 series elective course.
Computing Advice for Bachelor of Engineering Students
- Both COMP1730 and COMP1100 satisfy the compulsory first-year computing requirements for BE students.
- Both COMP1730 and COMP1100 are offered in S1 and S2.
- COMP1730 Programming for Scientists is recommended for BE students who are looking to do a single computing course to satisfy the degree requirements.
- COMP1100 Programming as Problem Solving is the first of three core computer science courses on programming. It is a compulsory pre-requisite (directly or indirectly) for subsequent computing courses. It is recommended for BE students who are interested to do more Computer Science courses as electives.
- Students having a strong maths background and
significant programming experience might like to choose COMP1130 as the
advanced version of the programming course.
Majors and Minors
See available majors and minors for this program
There are a number of Engineering 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 is one university elective in your first year of study in the single degree. You can take the elective either in the first semester or second semester and take COMP1730 in the other semester. If you are in a flexible double degree and need to take more than one course from your other degree during first year, you should consider doing COMP1730 in your 2nd year thus freeing up an elective in second semester of first year.
Study Options
Bachelor of Engineering single degree
Study Options
| Year 1 48 units | ENGN1211 Engineering Design 1: Discovering Engineering 6 units | PHYS1101 Physics I 6 units | MATH1013 Mathematics and Applications 1 6 units | Elective Course 6 Units |
| ENGN1217 Introduction to Mechanics 6 units | ENGN1218 Introduction to Electronics 6 units | MATH1014 Mathematics and Applications 2 6 units | COMP1730 Programming for Scientists 6 units |
Bachelor of Engineering double degree
Study Options
| Year 1 48 units | ENGN1211 Engineering Design 1: Discovering Engineering 6 units | PHYS1101 Physics I 6 units | MATH1013 Mathematics and Applications 1 6 units | Other 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
- A sample course structure (i.e., study plan) over the four years of the single degree can be found on the webpage Bachelor Degrees | ANU School of Engineering
- Remember you can’t count more than ten
1000-level courses (60 units) towards your single degree.
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.
Note: Advice on this page is indicative only. Where a number of courses has been identified, it assumes that all of your courses are 6-units. If you take a course worth 12-units please refer to the unit-load in the study requirements in the program orders.This degree can be taken as a single degree or combined with another degree in a Flexible Double Degree (FDD). When the Bachelor of Genetics is combined with another undergraduate degree through a Flexible Double Degree, 48 units of ANU electives units are replaced with the core requirements of the other degree and the total program duration is expanded to 192 units (4 years Full-Time) or 240 units (5 years Full-Time) depending on the duration of the other program.
Single degree
The Bachelor of Genetics requires 144 units (24 courses), including:
- A maximum of 10 x 1000-level courses
- A minimum of 5 x 3000-level courses from courses listed in the core requirements of the BGENE
- 7 x compulsory courses
- A minimum of 2 transdisciplinary problem-solving (TD) courses
- 1 x quantitative skills course
- 1 x Science and Society course
- 5 x courses from the BGENE electives list
- A maximum of 10 courses from the lists in the BGENE not previously taken or other ANU electives
Double degree
The total number of overall units in a Flexible Double Degree (FDD) depends on the FDD combination eg.
- 4050: 192 units
- 4350, 4569, 4750: 240 units
Of which a minimum of 2 courses must be tagged as transdisciplinary problem-solving. These courses may be taken in either component of the FDD.
The Bachelor of Genetics component of an FDD requires 96 units, including:
- A maximum of 6 x 1000-level courses
- A minimum of 5 x 3000-level courses from courses listed in the core requirements of the BGENE
- 7 x compulsory courses
- A minimum of 2 transdisciplinary problem-solving (TD) courses
- 1 x quantitative skills course
- 1 x Science and Society course
- 5 x courses from the BGENE electives list
- A maximum of 2 courses from the lists in the GENE not previously taken or other ANU electives
About this degree
Transdisciplinary Problem-Solving courses
In this degree, you will
have to complete 12 units of courses flagged as Transdisciplinary
Problem-Solving (TD). TD courses can be identified using the Programs and
Courses search engine.
You can satisfy this requirement through a course/s listed in the program or through
the ANU electives it all depends on how you structure your degree and your
other enrolment choices.
Enrolment Status
Duration
The Bachelor of Genetics typically takes three years to complete on a full-time basis. Students will usually take 24-units (four six-unit courses) each semester and there are two semesters each year. One course is typically worth six-units.
In total, students need to complete 144 units of study towards the Bachelor of Genetics. This will be 24 courses if all courses are worth six-units, but may be fewer if one or more courses of 12-units or more are taken.
- If you combine the Bachelor of Genetics with another degree in a Flexible Double Degree, you will need to complete a total of 192 units (32 six-unit courses) or 240 units (40 six-unit courses) depending on the combination. This will typically take four years for a 192-unit degree or five years for a 240-unit degree .
Domestic students may choose to enrol in fewer than 24-units in any semester or half-year study period. Students studying 18 or more units in a half year (January – June or July – December) are considered full-time. Students studying less than this are considered part-time.
If you take fewer than 24-units in any half year period, then your degree is likely to take longer than three years to complete.
International students on a student visa are required to enrol in a
full-time study load of 24-units in each half year study period (Summer,
Semester 1, Autumn or Winter, Semester 2, Spring) unless they have been
approved for Reduced Study Load or program leave.
Maximum time for completion
- The maximum period for completion of the single Bachelor of Genetics degree is ten years from the date of first enrolment in the program. This ten years includes any periods of leave.
- The maximum period for completion of a flexible double degree is ten years for a 192-unit degree or 11 years for a 240-unit degree from the date of first enrolment in the program. The maximum period includes periods of leave.
A transfer of credit (status) from previous studies will
reduce the total amount of time remaining to complete the balance of your degree.
When you are assessed for credit, you will be notified of the new maximum end
date for your degree in your credit offer.
Important things to keep in mind when choosing your 1000-level courses
There are 3 compulsory 1000 level courses you must take in your first year:
You may wish to enrol in CHEM1201 in Semester 2 of your first year as this will maximise enrolment choices in later year BIOL elective courses.
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 10 courses from another
ANU College at the University if you are undertaking the single Bachelor of
Genetics program. You can try a range of
courses or take a major or minor in a non-genetics subject, such as
philosophy, history or computing. The choice is yours. How do I use my electives? Electives are courses that provide freedom for you to select
subjects that align to your personal interests and career aspirations in a more
individualised way than is possible through general major or degree
requirements. An ANU elective is a course that you can select without
restriction, beyond the global requirements of your program (e.g. limits on
1000-level courses, etc).
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 | BIOL1003 Biology 1: Evolution, Ecology and Genetics 6 units | CHEM1101 Chemistry 1 6 units | BBIOT or ANU elective course 6 units | BBIOT or ANU elective course 6 units |
| BIOL1004 Biology 2: Molecular and Cell Biology 6 units | CHEM1201 CHEM1201 or BBIOT or ANU elective course | BBIOT or ANU elective course 6 units | BBIOT or ANU elective 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 | BIOL1003 Biology 1: Evolution, Ecology and Genetics 6 units | CHEM1101 Chemistry 1 6 units | Degree B Course 6 units | Degree B Course 6 units |
| BIOL1004 Biology 2: Molecular and Cell Biology 6 units | CHEM1201 CHEM1201 or BBIOT or ANU elective course | Degree B Course 6 units | Degree B Course 6 units |
Academic Advice
For further information, you can:
- Visit the Research School of Biology webpage https://biology.anu.edu.au/ here, or
- Download the Science first year course guide available here, or
- View the information at our New commencers & first year students page, or
- Email us at students.cos@anu.edu.au, or
- Come and talk to someone - you can make an appointment with an academic advisor here.