University of New South Wales

Course Details

Bachelor of Science(Genetics)

Course Description

Genetics is the study of evolution and inheritance, how biological information is passed on between generations and how it is used and stored. Genes exert control over all functions in all organisms Molecular geneticists study how DNA encodes genes, how genes are expressed to make proteins, how those proteins are controlled and affect life (such as the genetic defects that cause cystic fibrosis or diabetes). Genetics is increasingly relevant to biological research, agriculture, industry, the monitoring of harvested and endangered species, and human health

Course Duration

NumberDuration
3year

Career outcomes

Chemist, Biochemist, Industrial Chemist, Marine Scientist, Environmental Scientist, Food Scientist/Technologist, Life Scientist, Materials Scientist, Medical Scientist, Soil Scientist, Laboratory Technician, Medical Technician, Zoologist, Botanist, Anatomist, Astronomer, Environmental Health Officer, Environmental Manager, Finance Manager, Geologist, Physicist, Field Biologist, Wildlife Biologist, Geographer, Anthropologist, Product Analyst, Oceanographer, Toxicologist, Meteorologist, Cartographer, Conservation Scientist, Park Ranger, Parks and Land Manager, Pharmacologist, Patent Specialist, Science Communicator, Human Resources Manager, Market Researcher / Analyst, Community Development Worker, Marketing Professional, Statistician, Quality Assurance Specialist, Taxonomist, Product Developer, Formulation Chemist, Regulations Manager, Field Officer, Microbiologist, Environmental Consultant, Vision Scientist, Biotechnologist, Climate Scientist, Forensic Scientist, Geneticist, Laboratory Manager

Bachelor of Science(Genetics) University of New South Wales