GENG-EXTN · Extended major · 72 credit points

Genetics and genomics

Available in Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Science Advanced - Global Challenges (Honours), Bachelor of Science Advanced - Research (Honours)

Rules for completing this course

You must complete: - a maximum of four units at Level 1 (24 credit points); and - a minimum of four units at Level 3 (24 credit points). Genetics and genomics Extended major requirements You must complete 72 credit points, comprising: - 36 credit points of Core units; - 24 credit points of Additional units; and - 12 credit points of Elective units.

Core units

36 cp

You must complete the following units.

BIO1011Blueprints for life6 cp
BIO1022Life on Earth6 cp
MCB2011Molecular biology and the cell6 cp
BIO2010Data science for biologists6 cp
GEN2041Foundations of genetics6 cp
GEN2052Genomics and population genetics6 cp

Elective units

12 cp

You must complete two units (12 credit points) from the Level 3 units listed above that have not been previously completed, or from any Level 3 BCH, DEV, or MIC coded units, provided you meet the additional prerequisites required for those units.

Additional units

24 cp

You must complete four units (24 credit points) from the following list. Note. GEN3990 has additional prerequisites.

GEN3010Bioinformatics for Genomic Analysis6 cp
GEN3030Molecular, cellular and developmental genetics6 cp
GEN3040Genomics and its applications6 cp
GEN3051Medical and forensic genetics6 cp
GEN3062Evolutionary and ecological genetics6 cp
GEN3990Genetics in action research project6 cp

Source: 2027 handbook entry