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Are there Biology units for your particular degree or faculty?

In order to satisfy the scientific and professional requirements of your degree, some Faculties require that biology units be taken. Choose your degree or faculty from the list below to find out which biology units you should enrol in. Click on the course name for a description.

Please note that you can only enrol in Advanced units if you have the minimum required UAI or HSC Biology mark. If you do not meet the criteria, you may still be eligible to enrol in Advanced units with permission. If you are experiencing difficulties with your enrolment or require permission, please contact Katie Jakes on 9351 3007 or e-mail katie.jakes@bio.usyd.edu.au.

Subject Requirements for enrolment
BIOL 1001 Concepts in Biology Advanced HSC Biology score over 80%
BIOL 1903 Human Biology Advanced UAI of 93+ AND HSC Biology score over 90%
Alternatively, if you obtain a Distinction in BIOL 1001 Concepts in Biology, you may be eligible to enrol into the advanced stream of your choice.
BIOL 1902 Living Systems Advanced

Faculty of Science

To help you plan your units of study in first year, take a look at the simple flow chart and sample timetable (pdf).

Degree Semester 1 Semester 2
Bachelor of Science BIOL 1001 Concepts in Biology or
BIOL 1911 Concepts in Biology (Advanced)
BIOL 1002 Living Systems or
BIOL 1902 Living Systems (Advanced)
AND / OR
MBLG 1001 Molecular Biology & Genetics
Bachelor of Science (Molecular Biology and Genetics) BIOL 1001 Concepts in Biology or
BIOL 1911 Concepts in Biology (Advanced)
BIOL 1002 Living Systems or
BIOL 1902 Living Systems (Advanced)
AND
MBLG 1001 Molecular Biology & Genetics
Bachelor of Science (Molecular Biotechnology)
Bachelor of Science (Nutrition)
Bachelor of Medical Science (BMed Sc)

BIOL 1001 Concepts in Biology or
BIOL 1911 Concepts in Biology (Advanced)
OR
BIOL 1003 Human Biology or
BIOL 1903 Human Biology (Advanced)

MBLG 1001 Molecular Biology & Genetics or
MBLG 1901 Molecular Biology & Genetics (Advanced)

Other Faculties

Faculty Semester 1 Semester 2
Faculty of Health Sciences BIOL 1003 Human Biology or
BIOL 1903 Human Biology (Advanced)
 
Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery BIOL 1003 Human Biology or
BIOL 1903 Human Biology (Advanced)
 
Faculty of Pharmacy BIOL 1003 Human Biology or
BIOL 1903 Human Biology (Advanced)
MBLG 1001 Molecular Biology & Genetics
Faculty of Veterinary Science BIOL 1001 Concepts in Biology or
BIOL 1911 Concepts in Biology (Advanced)
BIOL 1002 Living Systems or
BIOL 1902 Living Systems (Advanced)
Faculty of Agriculture BIOL 1001 Concepts in Biology or
BIOL 1911 Concepts in Biology (Advanced)
BIOL 1002 Living Systems or
BIOL 1902 Living Systems (Advanced)