Genetics is the study of heredity and variation in organisms and provides a key uniting role in biology since the same genetic principles apply across the diversity of life on earth.

At ANU we are fortunate to be able to offer students courses across a broad range of genetics, including classical genetics (the study of genes underlying diseases and other traits), molecular genetics (the study of the chemical structure of genes and their products, and how they function at the molecular level), population genetics (the study of variation between and within populations), and bioinformatics (computational analysis of genetic data).

Students wishing to study genetics have a variety of degree options:

• Bachelor of Science (BSc) is a three-year degree in which mostly science subjects are studied. Within this program a wide variety of genetics courses are available and you have the option of either completing two science majors (e.g. "Genetics" and "Ecology and evolution" or "Genetics" and "Neuroscience") or a double major in Genetics.  
• Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours), is an exciting research-focused degree at the ANU offered through the College of Science. This degree is for intellectually ambitious students who want to study at the highest level. Every student receives intensive individual attention from an academic supervisor.
• Bachelor of Medical Science, a three year degree which focusses on the modern medical sciences.
• Bachelor of Biotechnology, a three year degree offered through the School of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology.
• Students may also wish to study genetics within a combined degree. This would involve a four year degree (e.g. Science & Commerce) or a five year degree (e.g. Science & Law) in which courses are studied from both fields. Students thinking about undertaking a combined degree should get specialist academic advice.