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2008 | 2009

Bachelor of Science (Evolutionary Biology) B.Sc(EvoB)
2008

Location: North Terrace Campus
Duration: 3 years (full time)
Degree: Bachelor

Program Outline

Evolutionary Biology involves the study of information contained in living plants and animals and their fossils to determine how they evolved. This knowledge assists in understanding biodiversity and planning for its conservation. The program, which provides access to SA Museum staff and collections, is unique in South Australia, and is designed to deliver internationally competitive training. After the first year level, students have the opportunity to pursue two majors: Palaeontology or Systematics & Molecular Evolution. Palaeontology focuses on fossil reconstruction, while Systematics & Molecular Evolution involves studies in evolutionary genetics and molecular biology. Students are exposed to high quality, cutting edge research and conduct a research project in their field of interest.

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Admission Information

Admissions information for domestic ? and international ? students.

Domestic

Selection criteria: ?
2007 Commonwealth-supported TER: 80.05
2007 Fee-paying TER: 80
Without formal qualifications? See our special access schemes.
Assumed knowledge: ?

SACE Stage 2 Chemistry; Mathematical Studies.

How to apply: ?
SATAC Code: 324281
Application and Admission
Mid-year entry? Subject to availability
Annual tuition fees: ?
Commonwealth-supported place: $7,260
Australian Full-fee place: $18,000
General enquiries: Student Centre

International

Selection criteria: ?
IELTS Total
Reading
Listening
Speaking
Writing
6
5.5
5.5
6
6
International TER 80
How to apply:
Mid-year entry? Subject to availability
Annual tuition fees: ? International student place: $19,050
General enquiries: Student Centre
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Areas of Specialisation

After a common first year focussing on the fundamentals of biology, chemistry and geology you will be given the opportunity to pursue one of two majors:

  • Palaeontology or Systematics & Molecular Evolution – the reconstruction and study of fossil material;  or
  • Systematics and Molecular Evolution – the use of molecular biology and evolutionary genetics to investigate the diversification of life.

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Study Plans

The study plans ? given are examples of pathways through this degree. For a complete description, see the program rules.

Please note that this program is under review and the courses listed at levels II and III are indicative only.

Level I

Semester 1 (core courses)

together with an additional 6 units of Level I courses chosen from the following electives:

or

other courses offered by the Faculty of Sciences.  A maximum of 3 units may be taken from courses offered by the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, the Faculty of Engineering, Computer and Mathematical Sciences and the School of Architecture, Landscape Architecture and Urban Design.

Semester 2 (core courses) 

together with an additional 3 units of Level I courses chosen from the following electives:

or

other courses offered by the Faculty of Sciences.  A maximum of 3 units may be taken from courses offered by the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, the Faculty of Engineering, Computer and Mathematical Sciences and the School of Architecture, Landscape Architecture and Urban Design.

Level II

Passes in Level II courses as follows.

FOR A MAJOR IN PALAEONTOlOGY, 12 UNITS FROM:

* Students wishing to enrol in GENETICS 3111 Genes, Genomes & Molecular Evolution as part of the Level III Palaeontology major must enrol in both GENETICS 2100 Genetics IIA: Foundations of Genetics and GENETICS 2200 Genetics IIB: Function & Diversity Genomes.

FOR A MAJOR IN SYSTEMATICS AND MOLECULAR EVOLUTION, 16 UNITS FROM:

* Students wishing to enrol in GENETICS 3111 Genes, Genomes & Molecular Evolution as part of the Level III Systematics and Molecular Evolution major must enrol in both GENETICS 2100 Genetics IIA: Foundations of Genetics and GENETICS 2200 Genetics IIB: Function & Diversity Genomes.

Level III

Passes in Level III courses as follows:

FOR A MAJOR IN PALAEONTOLOGY:

Semester 1

Semester 2

with electives to the value of 12 units chosen from Sciences electives

Recommended electives include:

Semester 1

Semester 2

FOR A MAJOR IN SYSTEMATICS AND MOLECULAR EVOLUTION:

Semester 1

Semester 2

with electives to the value of 12 units chosen from Sciences electives

Recommended electives include:

Semester 1

Semester 2

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Career Opportunities

Graduates will find work as research scientists in a range of organisations including universities, museums and herbaria.

Potential careers

Research Scientist, Marine Biologist, Ecologist, Ecotourism

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Last updated: Monday, 19 May 2008