Bachelor of Science (Honours) majoring in Genetics

University of Adelaide

Australia, Adelaide

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Duration4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

AUD 38,253 / year(s)

Next IntakeJuly 5, 2026

Bachelor of Science (Honours) majoring in Genetics

About

Want a future-proof degree grounded in science and innovation?

This four-year Bachelor of Science (Honours) blends core scientific knowledge with high-level research skills. In the Genetics major, you’ll learn how DNA can be copied, repaired and modified – and what happens when things go wrong. You’ll investigate how genes influence health, development and behaviour. Get real-world experience through projects and placements. Learn how to ask scientific questions and understand patterns in data. Connect with experts in the field. Gain practical experience with over 180 hours of lab work.

You’ll graduate with strong research, critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Your honours year will give you a real advantage for lab-based jobs and postgraduate studies.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

To be eligible, an applicant must have achieved at least one of the following minimum entry requirements and demonstrate they fulfil any prerequisite and essential criteria for admission. In cases where there are more eligible applicants than available places, admission will be competitive with ranks based on the entry criteria.

Secondary education (Year 12)

Completion of a secondary education qualification equivalent to the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE).

Vocational Education and Training (VET)

Completion of an award from a registered training organisation (RTO) at Certificate IV (AQF level 4) or higher.

Higher education study

Successful completion of at least 6 months full-time study (or equivalent part-time) in a higher education award program in an undergraduate diploma (AQF level 5) or higher. This degree requires a Grade Point Average (GPA) equivalent to an Adelaide University 5.0 on a 7-point scale for entry.

English Program Requirements

IELTS Overall 6.5 | IELTS Reading 6 | IELTS Listening 6 | IELTS Speaking 6 | IELTS Writing 6

Career

Career outcomes

Genetics graduates can find roles in research labs – but also in biotech startups, diagnostic testing services and allied health fields.

You might work for a multinational biotech or agritech company. You could help crack the code in a major Australian health project. Perhaps you’ll join an international research collaboration, working on genetic solutions to improve climate resilience.

You could also be a:

Genetic technologist
Genomics analyst
Bioinformatics assistant
Forensic DNA analyst
Biochemist
Microbiologist.

Or, go on to complete your master’s or a PhD in genetics.

Industry trends

Genetic research is driving major advances across health, agriculture, industry and forensics. It’s helping diagnose and treat inherited disorders, develop stronger crops, engineer much-needed microbes and solve crimes through DNA analysis. This means that professional opportunities for genetics graduates are growing. In fact, spending on genetic testing and tools is expected to double by 2033 (BioSpace, 2024).

Completing an honours year will give you advanced research experience, enhancing your job prospects and helping you stand out in a fast-evolving field.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

38,253 / year(s)

Bachelor of Science (Honours) majoring in Genetics

University of Adelaide

Australia, Adelaide

Go to Official Website