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  • Public University, Estd 1946
  • Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
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Bachelor of Genetics

  • Course LevelUndergraduate
  • Course Duration3 Years
  • IntakeWinter: December 2025

Course Description

  • The ANU Bachelor of Genetics offers a variety of courses covering classical genetics, molecular genetics, population genetics, and bioinformatics
  • Students will be exposed to ground-breaking research being undertaken by the 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
  • Students will learn how genes hold our hereditary information
  • Students can even follow interests in areas as diverse as plant genetics, evolutionary genetics or medicine and health
  • The Bachelor of Genetics requires the completion of 144 units, of which:
    A maximum of 60 units may come from completion of 1000-level courses
    A minimum of 30 units must come from completion of 3000-level courses from the Science course list ​

Start Dates and Fees

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Duration3 Years
1st Year Tuition FeesAUD 49330
Intake
Intake
Winter: December 2025
Fall: September 2025
Other Costs
Books & Other Study Cost :6000.00
Food and Accommodation :24000.00
Phone & Internet Bills :960.00
Transport :480.00
Total :AUD 31440

Entry Requirements

Academic Requirements

An Australian year 12 qualification or international equivalent; OR At least one standard full-time year in a single program of degree-level study at an Australian higher education institution or international equivalent

Additional Requirements
  • Proof of English language proficiency score
  • Students will need to provide an academic transcript that shows that they have completed their secondary studies
  • If official qualification documents related to an Application for Admission are not in English, the applicant must supply the following documents (scan and attach to application):
    The original language transcript of studies showing subjects and results
    The original language award certificate
    An English translation of these documents
    A copy of the grading scale​

English Language Requirements
  • IELTS : 6.50
    With at least 6 in each component
  • TOEFL : 80.00
    With a minimum of 20 in Reading and Writing and 18 in Speaking and Listening
  • PTE : 64.00
    With a minimum score of 55 in each of the communicative skills
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  • Course LevelUndergraduate
  • SpecializationLife Sciences
  • Course Duration3 Years
  • 1st Year Tuition FeesAUD 49330
  • Intake
    Winter: December 2025
    Fall: September 2025
  • Application FeesAUD 100
  • Exam Score
    IELTS 6.50
    TOEFL 80.00
    PTE 64.00
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