Biology is the study of life on Earth and all living organisms on the planet. This online micro-credential will introduce you to both the language and theory of modern biology covering a range of topics including genetics, DNA structure and function, the cell cycle, cell division, mitosis, heredity, cell differentiation and tissues.

 

Students who successfully complete the CQUniversity School of Access Education's Biology Essentials set of 6 micro-credentials, may receive a unit exemption from the equivalent CL03 Skills for Tertiary Education Preparatory Studies (STEPS) unit with CQUniversity.

 

To be eligible for this exemption, students must have completed:

1. PDC113639 Biology – Understanding Cells
2. PDC113641 Biology – Genetics and DNA
3. PDC113643 Biology – Organ Systems
4. PDC113648 Biology - Taxonomy
5. PDC113651 Biology – Ecology and Sustainability
6. PDC113652 Assessment Module - Biology Essentials

 

This online micro-credential provides a digital badge which can be shared to your social networks and displayed in your professional portfolio.