Diploma of Biological Sciences

About the course

Explore the essential elements of life sciences on a supported pathway to a range of Bachelor's degrees with La Trobe's Diploma of Biological Sciences.Choose your stream in biological sciences, agriculture or animal and veterinary biosciences and earn up to one year's worth of credit, making you eligible to apply to enter second year of equivalent Bachelor's degrees. Build your biological sciences knowledge and get the full university experience by studying core subjects alongside Bachelor's degree students.

Career outcome

This Diploma offers you a pathway into our related Bachelor's degrees, where you can choose from an extensive suite of majors and electives to prepare for a career in a range of industries.After further study in biological sciences, your future careers could include:biological analystbiological scientistbiosecurity officerbiotechnologistbotanistecologistenvironmental consultant or educatorgeneticistmicrobiologistzoologist. Preparing graduates for skilled employment, traineeships, and pathways to higher qualifications.

Living Costs in Melbourne**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 15 - 20	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,583 - 2,094	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,207 - 1,596
Transportation (Daily) A$ 7 - 9	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 240 - 318

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

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***Source: PayScale.com (2026)