Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours) 2021 Genetics Specialisation
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.
What do the different requirements mean?
- Core - all students must complete this course
- Compulsory for major/specialisation - all students must complete this course
- Prerequisite for major/specialisation - a course required for this major/specialisation
- Required for Major/specialisation - a course required for this major/specialisation
- Elective - an elective course from the course list, or as permitted by the program rules
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 (February - June) | Semester 2 (July - November) |
|---|---|
| BAdvSc(Hons) core courses - complete 6 units | |
SCIE1100 Advanced Theory and Practice in Science
| [ STAT12011 Analysis of Scientific Data OR STAT1301 Advanced Analysis of Scientific Data ] SCIE1200 Introduction to Science Research |
| Prerequisite course for specialisation - complete 2 units | |
| Refer to Semester 2 for prerequisite course for specialisation. | CHEM11002 Chemistry 1 |
| Compulsory course for specialisation - complete 2 units | |
| BIOL10201 Genes, Cells & Evolution | Refer to Semester 1 for compulsory course for specialisation. |
| Elective courses - choose 6 units | |
4 units from program electives or general electives Refer to BAdvSc(Hons) course list for course selection. | 2 units from program electives or general electives Refer to BAdvSc(Hons) course list for course selection. |
Additional Information:
- Course offered in Semester 1, Semester 2 and Summer Semester.
- Course offered in Semester 1 and Semester 2.
Year 2
| Semester 1 (February - June) | Semester 2 (July - November) |
|---|---|
| Elective courses for specialisation - choose 2 units | |
[ BIOL2200 Molecular Cell Biology I OR BIOL2900 Advanced Molecular Cell Biology I ] | [ BIOL2202 Genetics OR BIOL2902 Advanced Genetics ] |
| Elective courses for specialisation - choose 4 units | |
[ BIOC2000 Biochemistry & Molecular Biology OR BIOC29001 Advanced Biochemistry & Molecular Biology ] | BIOL2201 Evolution |
[ BIOL2006 Biostatistics & Experimental Design OR BIOL2106 Advanced Biostatistics ] | [ MICR2000 Microbiology & Immunology OR MICR29002 Advanced Microbiology & Immunology |
| Elective courses - choose 10 units | |
Program elective or general elective3 Refer to BAdvSc(Hons) course list for course selection. | Program elective or general elective3 Refer to BAdvSc(Hons) course list for course selection. |
Additional Information:
- Course offered from Semester 1, 2022.
- Course offered from Semester 2, 2022.
- Number of electives in each semester is dependent on course selection for Level 2 elective courses for specialisation. Students must complete 8 units per semester.
Year 3
| Semester 1 (February - June) | Semester 2 (July - November) |
|---|---|
| Compulsory course for specialisation - complete 2 units | |
| [ BIOL3303 Genomics OR | BIOL39031 Advanced Genomics ] |
| Elective courses for specialisation - choose 6 units | |
| BIOC3003 Human Molecular Genetics in Health & Disease | BIOC3005 Molecular Systems Biology |
| BIOL3380 Laboratory Skills in Genetic Research | BIOL3222 Model Organism Genetics |
| MICR3003 Molecular Microbiology | BIOL3350 Genomics & Evolution of Complex Traits |
| Research Project2 | |
| Elective courses - choose 8 units | |
Program elective or general elective6 Refer to BAdvSc(Hons) course list for course selection. | Program elective or general elective6 Refer to BAdvSc(Hons) course list for course selection. |
Additional information:
- Course offered from Semester 2, 2023.
- Students can complete maximum 2 units towards specialisation from Research Project courses: BIOL39333,4 , SCIE32403, SCIE32415, SCIE32605 or SCIE32615.
- Course offered in Semester 1, Semester 2.
- Course offered from Semester 1, 2022.
- Course offered in Semester 1, Semester 2 and Summer Semester.
- Number of electives in each semester is dependent on course selection for Level 3 compulsory course for specialisation (BIOL3303 or BIOL3903) and for Level 3 elective courses for specialisation. Students must complete 8 units per semester.
Year 4 - Honours
If you are interested in an honours year in a discipline that is not aligned with your specialisation, please contact the Science Student and Academic Administration Team for advice.
School of Biological Sciences
| Semester 1 (February - June) | Semester 2 (July - November) |
|---|---|
| Honours elective course for specialisation - Choose 2 units | |
| BIOL64021 Critical Thinking and Communication in Biology | BIOL64032 Critical Thinking and Communication in Biology |
| Honours elective courses for specialisation - Choose 14 units | |
| BIOL65011 BSc(Hons) Research in Biological Sciences (14 units) | BIOL65022 BSc(Hons) Research in Biological Sciences (14 units) |
| BIOL65033 BSc(Hons) Research in Biological Sciences (14 units) | |
Additional Information:
- Code for full-time students in year long courses commencing in Semester 1. Students must re-enrol in the same code in Semester 2.
- Code for full-time students in year long courses commencing in Semester 2. Students must re-enrol in the same code in Semester 1 the following year.
- Code for part-time students completing the course over multiple semesters.
| Semester 1 (February - June) | Semester 2 (July - November) |
|---|---|
| Honours compulsory course for specialisation - complete 16 units | |
| BIOC65111 Honours Project (16 units) | BIOC65122 Honours Project (16 units) |
| BIOC65133 Honours Project (16 units) | |
Additional Information:
- Code for full-time students in year long courses commencing in Semester 1. Students must re-enrol in the same code in Semester 2.
- Code for full-time students in year long courses commencing in Semester 2. Students must re-enrol in the same code in Semester 1 the following year.
- Code for part-time students completing the course over multiple semesters.