Bachelor of Science
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Overview
The Bachelor of Science will develop your scientific skills such as problem solving and critical thinking through practical work and peer assisted learning.
You'll specialise (major) in a particular area of science and include combinations of units in other sciences or non-science areas to create a specific study program tailored to your intended career.
There are 25 majors to choose from:
- Astronomy and Astrophysics
- Biology
- Biomolecular Sciences
- Brain, Behaviour and Evolution
- Chemistry
- Climate Science
- Decision Science
- Development Studies and Culture Change
- Electronics
- Environmental Earth Science
- Environmental Geology
- Environmental Management
- Geography
- Geology
- Geophysics
- Human Geography
- Information Systems
- Mathematics
- Museum Studies
- Palaeobiology
- Photonics
- Physics
- Software Technology
- Spatial Information Science
- Statistics
Key features
- Strong focus on practical work in the field and laboratories to develop skills and problem solving ability.
- Learn from internationally recognised researchers and gain state-of-the-art scientific knowledge.
- High quality laboratories including modern instruments and tools.
Minimum course duration
3 years full-time
Location
North Ryde
Distance
UAC Code
300517
Suitable for
If you're interested in a specific area of science and are seeking a degree with a flexible structure.
Course fee
It is not possible to determine fees for this course until you have decided on a major or specialisation.
Student amenities fee
Information on the Student services and amenities fee
Entry requirements
English language requirements
If you have completed the NSW HSC or equivalent you satisfy the English proficiency requirements.
For full information view the English proficiency requirements table (436 Kb).
Work experience requirements
Notes:
Honours can be achieved in this degree.
What you will study
| General requirements | Credit Points |
|---|---|
| Minimum number of credit points for the degree | 68 |
| Minimum number of credit points at 200 level or above | 38 |
| Minimum number of credit points at 300 level or above | 18 |
| Minimum number of credit points designated as Science | 42 |
| Completion of a Qualifying Major for the Bachelor of Science | |
| Completion of a designated People unit | |
| Completion of a designated Planet unit |
Students undertaking this course can choose from the following Bachelor of Science majors:
- Applied Econometrics
- Astronomy and Astrophysics
- Biology
- Biomolecular Sciences
- Brain, Behaviour and Evolution
- Business Information Systems
- Chemistry
- Climate Science
- Decision Science
- Development Studies and Culture Change
- Electronics
- Environmental Earth Science
- Environmental Geology
- Environmental Management
- Geography
- Geology
- Geophysics
- Human Geography
- Mathematics
- Palaeobiology
- Photonics
- Physics
- Psychological Science
- Software Technology
- Spatial Information Science
- Statistics
Notes
- The course information contained on this page is applicable for 2012 ONLY.
For more information please read the courses disclaimer.
Careers
Career Opportunities
A number of career options are available with a Bachelor of Science depending on the major and minor or double major you choose, or whether you combine it with another degree.
Employers
Some employers include but are not limited to:
- agricultural agencies
- banks and financial institutions
- consultancy firms
- environment protection authorities
- exploration and mining industries
- government departments
- hospitals
- IT companies
- medical research centres (especially laboratories)
- museums
- national parks and conservation agencies
- research institutions
- telecommunication companies
an education in the top two per cent of universities in the world, giving you an international recognised and respected degree
