Faculty of Science
Department of Genetics

What is Genetics?

Genetics is the study of the causes and consequences of inherited differences among individuals. It encompasses the molecular, cellular, organismal and populational levels over time spans ranging from a 20-minute bacterial division to 4 billion years of evolution.

Announcements

Course Planning for 2010
- information about studying 2nd & 3rd Year Genetics subjects

Bachelor of Science 2008 & Onwards

Honours 2010 projects available
- application closing date extended to 26 November, 2009.

Master of Science 2010/11 projects available
- application closing date extended to 26 November, 2009.

News

Geneticist wins Nobel Prize

The Effects of Climate Change on Biodiversity - Up Close Podcast with Ary Hoffmann

Taxonomy Explained - Up Close Podcast with Belinda Appleton

Climate change, GMs and other factors likely to impact pest species

Regular Seminars will recommence in Semester 1, 2010.

Special Seminars will be posted here.