Genetics is available as a minormajor and extended major.

Program requirements

The program and course requirements set out the courses and rules you must follow to successfully complete this program.

You must also comply with UQ’s University Policies and Procedures.

Students undertaking a single major must complete an additional 2 units Level 3 course from the BSc course list (to be completed as a program elective or as part of a minor), in addition to the 8 units Level 3 courses required for their single major. 

What do the different requirements mean?

  • Core - all students must complete this course
  • Prerequisite for major - a course required for progression in this major
  • Major compulsory - a course required for this major
  • Major elective - required for the major, chosen from specific selection of courses
  • Recommended - a course which complements the major, but can be substituted for an elective

Students commencing in Semester 2 (July intake)

The study planners provided outline the order of courses to be completed from semester 1 to semester 2. The planners identify semester offerings and in many instances, will be the same for students commencing the program from semester 2. You should check the course offerings to ensure that you are completing the courses in a way that ensures your progression in the program.

If the course sequencing in the planner does not work for you, please contact the School or book an appointment with an academic advisor to obtain individual advice.

Year 1

Students who have not successfully completed Queensland Senior Chemistry (or equivalent) should complete CHEM1090 in their first semester as an elective course.

Semester 1 and Semester 2 course options
Semester 1 (February - June)Semester 2 (July - November)
BSc core courses - complete 4 units

SCIE10001   Theory & Practice in Science

STAT12011 Analysis of Scientific Data OR 

STAT1301 Advanced Analysis of Scientific Data ]

Prerequisite course for major - complete 2 units
Refer to Semester 2 for prerequisite course for major.CHEM11002  Chemistry 1
Compulsory course for major - complete 2 units
BIOL10201  Genes, Cells & EvolutionRefer to Semester 1 for compulsory course for major.
Elective courses - choose 8 units

4 units from program electives or general electives

Refer to BSc course list for course selection.

4 units from program electives or general electives

Refer to BSc course list for course selection.

Additional Information:

  1. Course offered in Semester 1, Semester 2 and Summer Semester. 
  2. Course offered in Semester 1 and Semester 2.

Year 2

Semester 1 and Semester 2 course options
Semester 1 (February - June)Semester 2 (July - November)
Compulsory course for major - complete 2 units
Compulsory course for major available in Semester 2 only.BIOL2202 Genetics
Elective courses for major - choose 4 units
BIOC2000 Biochemistry & Molecular BiologyBIOL2201 Evolution
BIOL2006 Biostatistics & Experimental DesignMICR2000 Microbiology & Immunology 
Elective courses - choose 10 units

Program elective or general elective1

Refer to BSc course list for course selection.

Program elective or general elective1

Refer to BSc course list for course selection.

Additional Information:

  1. Number of electives in each semester is dependent on course selection for Level 2 elective courses for major. Students must complete 8 units per semester. 

Year 3

Students undertaking a single major must complete an additional 2 units Level 3 course from the BSc course list (to be completed as a program elective or as part of a minor), in addition to the 8 units Level 3 courses required for their single major. 

Semester 1 and Semester 2 course options
Semester 1 (February - June)Semester 2 (July - November)
Compulsory course for major - complete 2 units
BIOL3303 GenomicsCompulsory course for major available in Semester 1 only.
Elective courses for major - choose 6 units
BIOC3003 Human Molecular Genetics in Health & DiseaseBIOC3005 Molecular Systems Biology
BIOL3380 Laboratory Skills in Genetic ResearchBIOL3222 Model Organism Genetics
MICR3003 Molecular MicrobiologyBIOL3350 Genomics & Evolution of Complex Traits
Research Project1 
Elective courses - choose 8 units

Program elective or general elective4

Refer to BSc course list for course selection.

Program elective or general elective4

Refer to BSc course list for course selection.

Additional information:

  1. Students can complete maximum 2 units towards major from Research Project courses: SCIE32402SCIE32413SCIE32603 or SCIE32613
  2. Course offered in Semester 1, Semester 2. 
  3. Course offered in Semester 1, Semester 2 and Summer Semester. 
  4. Number of electives in each semester is dependent on course selection for Level 3 elective courses for major. Students must complete 8 units per semester.