Unlike when you study through a traditional university, you can enrol you in most of the undergraduate subjects available through our website instantly. Enrol in the subjects you’re interested in, and as soon as your study materials arrive, you can start learning online. As you start completing your subjects, you’ll eventually need to apply to your uni to formally enter your degree. Enrolling in subjects is a great way of becoming eligible and applying successfully. Check out the Registering in this degree section on the degree page you're interested in for more information. Postgraduate subjects are different. Most of them are restricted, meaning you’ll have to apply for entry and be accepted before you can start studying online. You’ll find information about the application process on the postgraduate degree page that you’re interested in. Enrolling is easy. You can enrol online or over the phone with a student advisor .

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Bioscience courses

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Introduction to Bioscience

When you think about how cells power the body, you’re thinking about bioscience.

There’s an entire world to explore under the lens of a microscope. Study bioscience to learn more about life on Earth, and find your place in the natural world.

With a bioscience degree, you’ll learn about plants, animals, and ocean life. Use this understanding to grow your career in agriculture, chemistry, or environmental science.

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Online bioscience subjects and short courses

Introduction to Chemistry

UndergraduateTAS-KRA161

Study method: Online & on-campus
Entry requirements: No ATAR required. Start with a subject.
Start dates: Starts 21 Jul 2025

Next enrolment closes 13 Jul

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Introduction to Marine and Antarctic Science B

UndergraduateTAS-KSA102

Study method: 100% online
Entry requirements: No ATAR required. Start with a subject.
Start dates: Starts 21 Jul 2025

Next enrolment closes 13 Jul

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Nutrition and Exercise Biochemistry

UndergraduateUSA-HLTH2036

Study method: 100% online
Entry requirements: No ATAR required. Start with a subject.
Start dates: Starts 22 Sep 2025

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Backyard Biodiversity

UndergraduateTAS-KPZ006

Study method: 100% online
Entry requirements: No ATAR required. Start with a subject.
Start dates: Starts 23 Jun 2025, 3 Nov 2025

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Online bioscience degrees

Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences

UndergraduateUSQ-BMS-DEG

Lab techniques, skills, and ethics for investigating human health

Study method: Online & on-campus
Duration: 3 years full time or part time equivalent

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Bachelor of Science (Marine Systems)

UndergraduateSCU-MAR-DEG

Manage and protect the underwater world

Study method: Online & on-campus
Duration: 3 years full time or part time equivalent

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Diploma of Science

UndergraduateSCU-SCI-DIP

A pathway to the lab or further science studies

Study method: Online & on-campus
Duration: 1 year full time or part time equivalent

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Bachelor of Science (Earth and Environmental Systems and Marine Systems)

UndergraduateSCU-EMS-DEG

A double specialisation that explores, protects and restores the planet

Study method: Online & on-campus
Duration: 3 years full time or part time equivalent

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Bioscience study FAQs

What is bioscience?

Bioscience is life. It’s the study of living organisms, from the plants you keep at home to the food grown at an agricultural scale. It’s the science that explains the human body, and all the marine life in the oceans.

Bioscience isn’t limited to one field, so you could learn anything from molecular biology to Antarctic sciences. Find inspiration when you browse bioscience courses through Open Universities Australia.

What will I learn in a bioscience course?

What would you like to learn with a bioscience course?

You’ll have the option to study human anatomy, right down to the molecular level. You could choose to major in chemistry or physics, and learn about the science of water or land. Surround yourself with plant life when you study horticulture, or discover everything there is to know about marine ecosystems. With a bioscience course, the natural world awaits.

Can I study bioscience part-time or full-time?

It’s up to you. When you study with your university through Open Universities Australia, you can choose how many subjects you take at once. Qualifications may be 1-3 years full time, but you can take things as slow as you like at a part-time pace.

Start even lighter with a single biological science subject or short course. It’s a great way to learn something that interests you and get a feel for student life, without committing to anything long-term.

What are the entry requirements for a bioscience course?

It depends what you’d like to study. You can read about the entry requirements for your preferred course on our website. Some bioscience qualifications will require you to have a minimum ATAR, or prior work or study experience, before you can enrol.

But there are other ways to get into university. In fact, it’s possible to get into many science courses through us without an ATAR.

Book a consultation with a student advisor to find out about the entry options that are available for you. We can open the door to study possibilities you might have thought were closed to you.

What are the career opportunities after completing a bioscience course?

From data analyst to ecologist, the world is your oyster!

You could go on to explore a career in:

Marine biology and research
Environmental science or conservation
Agricultural science
Medical research and development
Education and academia

You might also like to explore further study in an area like:

Environmental science to increase your knowledge in areas like conservation biology and environmental health.

Agriculture to understand how to work with green technologies and farm-based enterprises.

Data analytics to learn how to analyse large biological datasets for a career in biotechnology or research.

Why not reverse-engineer your career? Share your dream job with our friendly student advisors, and they’ll show you which bioscience courses could help you get there.

How long does it take to complete a bioscience course online?

You’re in control. Biomedical science degrees can be completed in as little as three years full time, or slower with part-time enrolment. Short bioscience courses can be completed in 10 weeks, giving you the chance for a rapid career boost, or a speedy entry into student life.

Browse all bioscience courses through Open Universities Australia, and you’ll find the duration of each course on display.

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