Cell and Developmental Biology

This major is available in the Bachelor of Biomedicine and the Bachelor of Science.

In the Cell and Developmental Biology major, you’ll explore how cells function and organisms develop.

Major structure

Bachelor of Biomedicine

You will take eight core subjects (125 points) across your degree that will build an understanding of the structure and function of the body and consideration of the determinants of health and disease, including genetic and environmental influences (four in first year, two in second year and two in third year).

In your third year, you will complete four subjects (50 credit points) of deep and specialised study in cell and developmental biology.

Throughout your degree you will also take elective and breadth (non-biomedicine) subjects.

Bachelor of Science

The Cell and Developmental Biology major is made up of seven subjects (87.5 credit points) taken in your second and third year. Each subject is worth 12.5 credit points. Level 2 subjects are usually taken in second year, and Level 3 subjects in third year.

To complete this major, you’ll need:

12.5 credit points of Level 3 major core

The rest of your degree will consist of a Level 1 science core subject, your choice of elective subjects in science, and breadth (non-science) subjects.

Further information

You can find detailed information about your major – including structure, subject availability, and participation requirements – in the Handbook.

You can also explore your study pathway and sample course plans through My Course Planner.