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Biology

Teaching area rules

First Teaching Area
A first teaching area in Biology requires completion of a major or a minor from the Biology table of units of study
Second Teaching Area
A second teaching area in Biology requires 24 credit points from the Biology table of units of study, comprising:
(i) a maximum of 12 credit points in 1000 level units of study in Biology
(ii) a minimum of 12 credit points in 2000 or 3000 level units of study in Biology
Available as a second teaching area of 24 credit points only if the first teaching area is Chemistry or Physics, otherwise completion of a minor is required for accreditation in Biology as a second teaching area.
For eligible units, please consult the table of units of study for the subject area of Biology in the Science Undergraduate handbook. Availability of these units is subject to change.