Bachelor of Biosecurity Science
With our biosecurity science courses, you can combine your interests in agriculture, animals and plants with science in a rewarding and practical career. This degree, and the related Undergraduate Certificate of Biosecurity Science, are the only dedicated undergraduate biosecurity courses offered in Australia.
You will gain the knowledge to help:
- protect our farms, livestock and crops from pests and disease
- help prevent the attack of weeds and feral animals
- protect people and the community from zoonotic diseases
We run the Bachelor of Biosecurity Science in association with our Biosecurity Centre of Excellence.
Develop your skills and practical knowledge in the plant and animal sciences, and expand your understanding of the science and regulation of biosecurity. Begin your studies with a foundation in biology, microbiology, chemistry and research methods. Then your specialised subjects include:
Plants and animals
- anatomy and physiology
- plant and animal production
- animal health and diseases
- plant pests and diseases
- epidemiology
Biosecurity
- surveillance and monitoring
- risk management
- legislation, regulation and policy
- compliance and enforcement.
- In your final year, you will complete a biosecurity industry project. During this two month industry placement, you will evaluate and report on biosecurity practice.
Campus Information
Lilydale Campus - John St
The Box Hill Institute John St building is part of the Lilydale Lakeside campus. It’s where we teach our trades courses in Lilydale and also where the Adult Migrant English Program is delivered.
Intakes
- Feb
Application Processing Time in Days: 14
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Working with us
Start your career
We value professionalism, contemporary thinking, student-focus and teamwork in our workforce. We strive to be at the leading edge of education and training, and we emphasise strong links with industry.
Box Hill Institute is a welcoming, safe and respectful work environment. We are work-life friendly and an equal opportunity employer. We encourage people from all backgrounds, abilities and identities to apply for our vacancies.
‘Valuing our People’ is a key theme in Box Hill Institute’s Strategic Plan with our focus on employee engagement, capability and health and wellbeing.
Start your career or take the next step in your professional life at Box Hill Institute.
Staff Benefits
Benefits of working with us
As an employee at Box Hill Institute, you have access to benefits including:
- Novated leasing
- Salary packaging
- Free or discounted on-campus parking
- Corporate partners discounts on health insurance, car rental, subscriptions and more
- Free access to campus libraries and digital resources
- Flexible work options, including purchased leave
- Discounts to a range of services
Lifestyle Benefits
of a Box Hill Institute employee
Along with the employment benefits, there are also a number of lifestyle benefits to working with us:
- Counselling Support Services (Employee Assistance Program)
- Health and Wellbeing Program
- Cafeterias at Elgar Rd, Lilydale Lakeside and Nelson Rd campus
- Staff discount on short courses
- On-campus Childcare at Lilydale Lakeside Campus
- Walking distance to shops and restaurants
- Easy access to public transport
Develop your career
as a Box Hill Institute employee
Career development on offer with us includes:
- Staff learning programs
- Study fee reductions and support for approved courses
- Reward and recognition programs
PSW Opportunity
PSW for bachelors and masters is 2yrs
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
- International students must have completed an Australian Year 12 or international equivalent with a pass.
PLEASE NOTE: Box Hill Institute only accept enrolments from International students who are 18 years of age or above at the time of course commencement.
English Language Requirements
A minimum IELTS overall score of 6.0 (Academic) with no band less than 5.5. A minimum TOEFL score of 550 for paper examination;213 for computer based and 79 for Internet based, or approved equivalent.
- Course Code: 082589J
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Bachelors/UG Degree
- Duration: 03 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
66600 AUD
Annual Cost of Living: 24505 AUD
Application Fee: N/A