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Bachelor of Science in Environmental Management and Ecology
Length

Three years full-time or part-time equivalent. Honours requires an additional year of full-time study.
Campuses

Albury-Wodonga
Course description

This course is taught from our Albury-Wodonga Campus, where it takes advantage of being located within the important Murray-Darling River Basin. It provides an excellent education and industry-focused experience in environmental science and management, working with local scientists and employers on the very challenging problems facing freshwater ecosystem management.

Key features of the course include:
- Field excursions to support theoretical learning
- Opportunities for work experience, including with the co-located Murray Darling Freshwater Research Centre.

Issues studied in the course include:
- Water and air quality
- Population ecology
- Community ecology
- Environmental policy and legislation
- Wastewater treatment
- Environmental assessment
- Conservation ecology
- Management of natural resources of water, land and forests
- Fisheries and wildlife management
- Soil science.

The Faculty offers a range of competitive industry experience options through our Industry Cadetship and Integrated Business Learning programs and these vary by course and campus of enrolment. See details at
http://www.latrobe.edu.au/scitecheng/

Handbook (course structure, subject details for 2009 - may change for 2010)
Albury-Wodonga
Major areas of study

Resource management, pollution control, ecological genetics, evolutionary ecology, science, statistics, biology, environmental management, ecology, botany, chemistry, environmental science, waste management, conservation biology and environmental assessment, terrestrial and freshwater ecology, zoology.
Overseas study opportunities

Overseas study opportunities are available.
Please see www.latrobe.edu.au/international/exchange for more information
Application

VTAC/UAC
Fee type

Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP)
Tuition fee (AUD)

Indicative (per 120 credit points):
Commonwealth Supported Place - $7260

Fees are indicative and may vary depending on units of study undertaken
Scholarships
Applicants who are Australian citizens or who hold permanent humanitarian visas are eligible for a range of University-wide scholarships, including Commonwealth Scholarships. For details please see http://www.latrobe.edu.au/scholarships/prospective/uniwide/index.html

The Faculty offers a wide range of scholarships, which can change regularly. Please see our website at http://www.latrobe.edu.au/scitecheng/scholarships/index.html for details.

Additional costs (AUD)

Approximate costs include: laboratory coat - A$30, dissecting kit - A$40.
Additional charges for field trips may apply.
Middle Band

Victorian applicants who have successfully completed any of the following studies will be deemed to have an ENTER 1.5 points higher for each study, up to a maximum of three points: Biology, Chemistry, Specialist Mathematics, Mathematical Methods or Physics. In addition re-ranking is also based on criteria associated with the La Trobe University Rural and Regional Student Access Scheme. Applicants from NSW who have successfully completed any of Biology, Chemistry, 2 Unit or 3 Unit Mathematics, will be deemed to have an ENTER 1.5 points higher for each study, up to a maximum of three points.
Selection

ENTER 54.45
Extra requirements

Non Year 12 applicants may complete the VTAC Pi form. Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS) forms are also available from VTAC, or for UAC applicants, an Alternative Entry Form.
Prerequisites

VCE Units 3 & 4: a study score of at least 20 in English (any). NSW HSC: Band 2 English.
Semester starts

Semester 1 (March)
Industry experience

The following types of industry experience are available in this course.
Industry project (university-based, for academic credit)
Career opportunities

Graduates may be employed in a diverse range of positions in both the public and private sectors. Specific employment opportunities may be as ecologists, environmental consultants, scientific journalists, pollution control officers, waste managers, limnologists, fisheries and wildlife officers, water quality managers, environmental policy analysts, catchment managers, conservation/population geneticists and public land managers.

Award

Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Science Education
Length

Four years full-time or part-time equivalent.

Campuses

Melbourne (Bundoora), Bendigo, Albury-Wodonga
Course description

This double degree is a concurrent study program that combines studies in science with a teaching qualification It is deliberately designed to address the acute shortage of qualified science teachers around Australia. The advantage of this structure is that students gain valuable experience in the classroom whilst studying in science. This promotes a quality experience and understanding of the teaching of science.

Students must major in one of the following disciplines:
- Chemistry
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Computer science.

Students combine this major with another area of science in order to broaden their teaching options.

Key features of the course include:
- Opportunities for deep learning related to science teaching resulting from the concurrent program
- Placements in schools from second year onwards
- Final year education program.

The Faculty offers a range of competitive industry experience options through our Industry Cadetship and Integrated Business Learning programs and these vary by course and campus of enrolment. See details at
http://www.latrobe.edu.au/scitecheng/

Handbook (course structure, subject details for 2009 - may change for 2010)
Melbourne (Bundoora)
Albury-Wodonga
Major areas of study

Science (chosen from mathematics, statistics, chemistry, physics and computer science) and Education.
Overseas study opportunities

Overseas study opportunities are available.
Please see www.latrobe.edu.au/international/exchange for more information
Application

VTAC; UAC
Fee type

Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP)
Tuition fee (AUD)

Indicative (per 120 credit points):
Commonwealth Supported Place - $7260

Fees are indicative and may vary depending on units of study undertaken
Scholarships
Applicants who are Australian citizens or who hold permanent humanitarian visas are eligible for a range of University-wide scholarships, including Commonwealth Scholarships. For details please see http://www.latrobe.edu.au/scholarships/prospective/uniwide/index.html

The Faculty offers a wide range of scholarships, which can change regularly. Please see our website at http://www.latrobe.edu.au/scitecheng/scholarships/index.html for details.

Additional costs (AUD)

Depending on the units chosen, approximate costs may include: laboratory coat - A$30, dissecting kit - A$40.
Middle Band

Applicants who have successfully completed any of Chemistry, Physics or Specialist Mathematics will be deemed to have an ENTER 1.5 points higher for each study up to a maximum of 3 points. In addition, re-ranking is also based on criteria associated with the La Trobe University Rural and Regional Student Access Scheme. Performance in prerequisite studies will be considered.
Selection

Albury-Wodonga: ENTER 71.85
Bendigo: ENTER 73.70
Melbourne (Bundoora): ENTER 70.00

Extra requirements

Non Year 12 applicants may complete the VTAC Pi form. Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS) forms are also available from VTAC and the Faculty.
Prerequisites

VCE Units 3 & 4: either Mathematical Methods (either) or Specialist Mathematics, and a score of at least 30 in English (any) . NSW HSC: Band 3 in English (any) and Band 3 in Mathematical Methods or Band 2 in Specialist Mathematics.
Semester starts

Semester 1 (March)
Industry experience

The following types of industry experience are available in this course.
Workplace experience for academic credit
Additional information

Students at Albury-Wodonga must transfer to either the Melbourne (Bundoora), or the Bendigo campuses after first year in order to complete the degree. Please note that not all specialisations are available at every campus.
Career opportunities

This course is designed to address the shortage of Science teachers in secondary schools in the disciplines of mathematics, chemistry, physics and information technology and provides the opportunity for students to complete a full science qualification concurrently with advanced teaching qualifications. It is also excellent preparation for careers in science communication.
Professional recognition

Graduates will be eligible for teacher registration in Victoria and are also recognised, according to the Commonwealth Mutual Recognition legislation, for registration in another jurisdiction in Australia and New Zealand, where registration is a necessary requirement for employment. Depending on the specific studies chosen, accreditation with the relevant Science association is possible.

Award

Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Commerce
Length

Four years full-time, or part-time equivalent. Honours is available to students who demonstrate exceptional merit in either or both degrees and requires an additional year of study for each degree.
Campuses

Melbourne (Bundoora), Bendigo
Course description

This course allows students to combine a professional accounting qualification with studies in any area of science. As a result, students gain broad scientific skills and a vocationally-oriented qualification, thus enhancing their employment opportunities. The choice of science studies will vary according to availability at the campus of enrolment.

First year studies include:
- Accounting
- Statistics for business
- Economics
- Management information systems
- First year level science units (see the single degree information for the choice of units available).

Accounting, science and business electives are followed through to fourth year.

The Faculty offers a range of competitive industry experience options through our Industry Cadetship and Integrated Business Learning programs and these vary by course and campus of enrolment. See details at
http://www.latrobe.edu.au/scitecheng/

Handbook (course structure, subject details for 2009 - may change for 2010)
Melbourne (Bundoora)
Major areas of study

Science, mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, electronics, computer science, statistics, commerce, accounting, financial management, management, biochemistry, biomedical science, biotechnology, botany, ecology, environmental science, genetics, microbiology, psychology, space science, viticultural science and wine production.

Overseas study opportunities

Overseas study opportunities are available.
Please see www.latrobe.edu.au/international/exchange for more information
Application

VTAC
Fee type

Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP)
Tuition fee (AUD)

Indicative (per 120 credit points):
Commonwealth Supported Place - $7260

Fees are indicative and may vary depending on units of study undertaken
Scholarships
Applicants who are Australian citizens or who hold permanent humanitarian visas are eligible for a range of University-wide scholarships, including Commonwealth Scholarships. For details please see http://www.latrobe.edu.au/scholarships/prospective/uniwide/index.html

The Faculty offers a wide range of scholarships, which can change regularly. Please see our website at http://www.latrobe.edu.au/scitecheng/scholarships/index.html for details.

Additional costs (AUD)

Depending on the units chosen, approximate costs may include: laboratory coat - A$30, dissecting kit - A$40.
Middle Band

Applicants who have successfully completed any of Chemistry, Physics or Specialist Mathematics will be deemed to have an ENTER 1.5 points higher for each study up to a maximum of 3 points. Re-ranking is also based on criteria associated with the La Trobe University Rural and Regional Student Access Scheme.
Selection

Melbourne (Bundoora): ENTER 78.80
Bendigo: new course in 2008
Extra requirements

Non Year 12 students may complete the VTAC Pi form. Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS) forms are also available from VTAC and the Faculty.
Prerequisites

VCE Units 3 & 4: a study score of at least 20 in English (any) and 20 in either Mathematical Methods (either) or Specialist Mathematics.
Semester starts

Semester 1 (March)
Career opportunities

As well as the opportunities listed under the individual course entries, graduates of this double degree will find employment opportunities working as accountants or commercial managers in scientific or technological enterprises.
Professional recognition

The Bachelor of Commerce course has been accredited by CPA Australia and the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia (ICAA). Graduates are eligible for membership with either professional accounting body or other professional groups such as National Institute of Accountants (NIA) and Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA).
Depending on the specific studies chosen, accreditation with the relevant Science professional association is also possible.

Award

Bachelor of Science
Length

Three years full-time or part-time equivalent. Honours requires an additional year of full-time study.
Campuses

Melbourne (Bundoora), Bendigo, Albury-Wodonga
Course description

This highly flexible course allows students to create a program to suit their individual study preferences, commencing with a broad range of units in first year, gradually specialising in two areas by third year. Students can combine a science major with a sequence of study from other faculties or with another science discipline. The science study options are:

- Agricultural science
- Biochemistry and molecular science
- Botany and plant science
- Chemistry
- Computer science
- Electronics
- Environmental science
- Genetics
- Mathematics
- Microbiology
- Physics
- Psychology
- Space science
- Statistical science
- Zoology.

The Faculty offers a range of competitive industry experience options through our Industry Cadetship and Integrated Business Learning programs and these vary by course and campus of enrolment. See details at
http://www.latrobe.edu.au/scitecheng/

Handbook (course structure, subject details for 2009 - may change for 2010)
Melbourne (Bundoora)
Albury-Wodonga
Major areas of study

Biochemistry, biomedical science, biotechnology, botany, chemistry, cognitive science, computer science, biology, ecology, electronics, environmental science, genetics, microbiology, mathematics, physics, psychology, science, space science, statistics, viticultural science and wine production, zoology.
Overseas study opportunities

Overseas study opportunities are available.
Please see www.latrobe.edu.au/international/exchange for more information
Application

VTAC
Fee type

Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP)
Tuition fee (AUD)

Indicative (per 120 credit points):
Commonwealth Supported Place - $7260

Fees are indicative and may vary depending on units of study undertaken
Scholarships
Applicants who are Australian citizens or who hold permanent humanitarian visas are eligible for a range of University-wide scholarships, including Commonwealth Scholarships. For details please see http://www.latrobe.edu.au/scholarships/prospective/uniwide/index.html

The Faculty offers a wide range of scholarships, which can change regularly. Please see our website at http://www.latrobe.edu.au/scitecheng/scholarships/index.html for details.

Additional costs (AUD)

Depending on the units chosen, approximate costs may include: laboratory coat - A$30, dissecting kit - A$40.

Middle Band

Applicants who have completed any of chemistry, physics, or specialist mathematics will be deemed to have an ENTER 1.5 points higher per study to a maximum of 3 points. Re-ranking is based on criteria associated with the La Trobe University Rural and Regional Student Access Scheme. Performance in prerequisite studies will be considered.
Selection

Albury-Wodonga: ENTER 58.65
Bendigo: ENTER 65.75
Melbourne (Bundoora): ENTER 60.60
Extra requirements

Non Year 12 applicants may complete the VTAC Pi form. Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS) forms are also available from VTAC and the Faculty.
Prerequisites

VCE Units 3 & 4: English (any) and either Mathematical Methods or Specialist Mathematics.
NSW HSC: Band 2 Mathematics and satisfy English requirements.
Semester starts

Semester 1 (March)
Additional information

Students enrolled at the Albury-Wodonga campus must transfer to either the Bundoora or Bendigo campuses after successfully completing their first year.
Career opportunities

The scope for employment is large and depends on your chosen specialisation. Employment outcomes include careers in fields such as biotechnology, materials science, chemical sciences, viticultural science, manufacturing, research science or space physics. Graduates with strong skills in mathematics, statistics, quantitative analysis and problem-solving are highly sought after in a wide range of areas, including banking, engineering, financial administration, insurance, and research and development. There is also a current shortage of qualified chemists and science teachers, particularly in the physical and mathematical sciences.
Professional recognition

Membership of professional associations is available, and is determined according to the major studies chosen.

Award

Bachelor of Nanotechnology/ Bachelor of Science
Length

Four years full time, or part time equivalent.
Campuses

Melbourne (Bundoora)
Course description

Nanotechnology is the engineering of functional systems at the molecular scale, and will contribute to improvements in health, computer function, environmental management, cleaner and greener processes, and energy use. It is also expected to provide sophisticated sensors for detecting chemicals at low concentrations with applications in biological systems and enable biologists to manipulate biological processes within cells.

This double degree structure has been chosen as nanotechnology requires knowledge of a broad range of supporting sciences and the time to develop this knowledge. Key features of the course include:

- Six specialist units in nanotechnology: Nanochemistry, scanning probe microscopes, imaging and materials characterisation, synchrotron science and technology, nanomaterials and fabrication, and sensors and devices
- A unique seminar program: Issues in Nanotechnology - leading practitioners present on all aspects of nanotechnology
- A major nanotechnology research project in the final year
- Streams of study in either nanostructured materials or bionanotechnology.

The Faculty offers a range of competitive industry experience options through our Industry Cadetship and Integrated Business Learning programs and these vary by course and campus of enrolment. See details at
http://www.latrobe.edu.au/scitecheng/

Handbook (course structure, subject details for 2009 - may change for 2010)
Melbourne (Bundoora)
Major areas of study

Nanotechnology, biochemistry, chemistry, physics, mathematics, biology and other related sciences.
Overseas study opportunities

Overseas study opportunities are available.
Please see www.latrobe.edu.au/international/exchange for more information
Application

VTAC
Fee type

Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP)
Tuition fee (AUD)

Indicative (per 120 credit points):
Commonwealth Supported Place - $7260

Fees are indicative and may vary depending on units of study undertaken
Scholarships
Applicants who are Australian citizens or who hold permanent humanitarian visas are eligible for a range of University-wide scholarships, including Commonwealth Scholarships. For details please see http://www.latrobe.edu.au/scholarships/prospective/uniwide/index.html

The Faculty offers a wide range of scholarships, which can change regularly. Please see our website at http://www.latrobe.edu.au/scitecheng/scholarships/index.html for details.

Additional costs (AUD)

Depending on the units chosen, approximate costs may include: laboratory coat - A$30, dissecting kit - A$40.
Middle Band

Applicants who have successfully completed Physics and Specialist Mathematics will be deemed to have an ENTER 1.5 points higher per study.
Selection

ENTER 80.50
Extra requirements

Non Year 12 students may complete the VTAC Pi form. Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS) forms are also available from VTAC and the Faculty.
Prerequisites

VCE (or equivalent) Units 3 & 4 with a minimum study score of 25 in each of English (any), Chemistry and Mathematical Methods (either) and a study score of at least 20 in one of Specialist Mathematics or Physics.
Semester starts

Semester 1 (March)
Career opportunities

Students will be fully qualified for employment in a wide range of science-based industries and research laboratories and will also be able to participate in the emerging nanotechnology industries.
Nanotechnology is a developing area with a growing number of organisations such as the Defence, Science & Technology Organisation (DSTO) and various groups within CSIRO seeking people with experience in this field. Companies are moving to exploit the emerging technologies and opportunities for employment are available in both Australia and internationally.
Professional recognition

Graduates with this degree will be eligible for accreditation with the Australian Institute of Physics and the Royal Australian Chemical Society, depending on the electives undertaken.

Award

Bachelor of Civil Engineering/Bachelor of Science
Length

Five years full-time, or part-time equivalent (by arrangement). Honours in Engineering is awarded when achievement is sufficiently high throughout the course.
Campuses

Bendigo
Course description

This course allows students to complement their civil engineering training with a science major, leading to professional qualifications in both areas. Graduates are multi-skilled and can apply this diverse knowledge to civil engineering projects. These include such challenges as:
. Water management
. Soil management
. Energy management
. Environmental management

The Civil Engineering studies are combined with a choice from:
. Biochemistry
. Biomedical sciences
. Biotechnology
. Chemistry
. Information technology
. Mathematics and statistics
. Psychology

The Faculty offers a range of competitive industry experience options through our Industry Cadetship and Integrated Business Learning programs and these vary by course and campus of enrolment. Details are on our website at http://www.latrobe.edu.au/scitecheng/
Handbook (course structure, subject details for 2009 - may change for 2010)
Bendigo
Major areas of study

Engineering, science.
Overseas study opportunities

Overseas study opportunities are available.
Please see www.latrobe.edu.au/international/exchange for more information
Application

Apply through VTAC
Fee type

Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP)
Scholarships
Applicants who are Australian citizens or who hold permanent humanitarian visas are eligible for a range of University-wide scholarships, including Commonwealth Scholarships. For details please see http://www.latrobe.edu.au/scholarships/prospective/uniwide/index.html

Middle Band

Re-ranking is based on English (any), mathematical methods (either), physics and criteria associated with the La Trobe University Rural and Regional Student Access Scheme.
Selection

ENTER 82.65
Extra requirements

Non Year 12 applicants may complete the VTAC Pi form.
Prerequisites

VCE Units 3 & 4: English (any), and either Mathematical Methods (either), or Physics
Semester starts

Semester 1 (March)
Industry experience

The following types of industry experience are available in this course.
Workplace experience for academic credit
Career opportunities

Graduates with civil engineering and science (either biotechnology or chemistry major) studies are well placed to work in the expanding water and wastewater industries.
Professional recognition

This course is accredited by Engineers Australia. Depending on the specific studies chosen, accreditation with the relevant scientific professional association is possible.

Award

Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science
Length

Four years full-time or part-time equivalent. Honours in either course requires an additional year full-time.
Campuses

Melbourne (Bundoora)
Course description

This double degree allows students to pursue their interests in both science and arts disciplines, with a wide range of options from which to choose. The discipline areas chosen are divided equally between science and arts, allowing students to follow two distinct major studies. There is some flexibility in the way the pathways can be followed in order to manage timetable clashes. The possible study combinations are extensive and interested students should explore their options carefully, and may wish to discuss their choices with university staff. A study plan is determined with each student on an individual basis.

The Faculty offers a range of competitive industry experience options through our Industry Cadetship and Integrated Business Learning programs and these vary by course and campus of enrolment.
Major areas of study

Peace studies , philosophy, art history, physics, politics, Asian Studies , psychology, religion and spirituality studies, Sanskrit, science, sociology, Spanish, statistics, theatre and drama, gender, sexuality and diversity studies, zoology, biology, biochemistry, Australian studies, botany, chemistry , Chinese, cinema studies, computer science, development studies, electronics, English, environmental science, European cultures, ancient Mediterranean studies, genetics, Greek studies, history, Indonesian/Malay, Anthropology, Italian, Japanese, Latin-American Studies, archaeology, linguistics, mathematics, media studies, microbiology, North American studies, Aboriginal Studies, space science, viticultural science and wine production
Overseas study opportunities

Overseas study opportunities are available.
Please see www.latrobe.edu.au/international/exchange for more information
Application

VTAC
Fee type

Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP)
Tuition fee (AUD)

Indicative (per 120 credit points):
Commonwealth Supported Place - $5095-$7260

Fees are indicative and may vary depending on units of study undertaken
Scholarships
Applicants who are Australian citizens or who hold permanent humanitarian visas are eligible for a range of University-wide scholarships, including Commonwealth Scholarships. For details please see http://www.latrobe.edu.au/scholarships/prospective/uniwide/index.html

The Faculty offers a wide range of scholarships, which can change regularly. Please see our website at http://www.latrobe.edu.au/scitecheng/scholarships/index.html for details.

Additional costs (AUD)

Depending on the subjects chosen, approximate costs may include: laboratory coat - A$30, dissecting kit - A$40.

Middle Band

Applicants who have successfully completed any of the following studies will be deemed to have an ENTER 1.5 points higher per study to a maximun of 3 points: Chemistry, Physics, or Specialist Mathematics.
Selection

ENTER 76.20
Extra requirements

Non Year 12 applicants must complete the VTAC Pi form. Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS) forms are also available from VTAC and the Faculty.
Prerequisites

VCE Units 3 & 4: either Mathematical Methods (either) or Specialist Mathematics and a study score of at least 20 in English (any).
Semester starts

Semester 1 (March)
Career opportunities

As the program combines strong analytical skills with good communication skills, graduates are highly sought after by employers. The course can lead to many career possibilities depending upon the subject combinations chosen.
Professional recognition

Membership of professional associations is available, and is determined according to the major studies chosen.