Bachelor of Computer Science/Bachelor of Science

University of Wollongong - Wollongong

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Overview

Learn the theoretical foundations and practical approaches to computation and its applications to the scientific world when you study a double degree in science and computer science at UOW. In addition to learning the science of computers, you will build your understanding of the natural world as you study science with subjects like biology, chemistry, ecology, geography and more. Enhancing your educational, academic and professional qualifications, double degrees allow you to gain two degrees at once, minimising both the time commitment and cost of your studies. They also make you a more competitive candidate in a crowded job market. How is climate change impacting nature? How can we use technology to better understand and help solve the biggest issues facing our natural world? On completion of this double degree, you will be able to answer these questions and more.

You will be prepared for careers in areas such as scientific programming, scientific management and more.

You will benefit from enquiry-based learning that teaches you to constantly seek out knowledge, analyse it and apply it in your chosen profession. We integrate technology into all learning, equipping you to excel in a constantly changing and technologically advanced world. You will participate in practical classes in our purpose-built Sciences Teaching Facility in the Science Precinct of the campus or out in the field, ensuring that you have the skills and knowledge to meet the needs of tomorrow's employers.

Throughout your first year, you will study a common core of subjects across computer science and science.

Then, you will select a major from your second year of study by choosing from a range of available subjects. In your final year, you will develop your own application as part of an annual student team project in partnership with industry partners. Throughout this degree, you will have the opportunity to gain real-world experience and make professional connections.

Majors

Areas of study

Bachelor of Computer Science:artificial intelligence and big data, cyber security, digital systems security, game and mobile development, software engineering. Bachelor of Science: cell and molecular biology, chemistry, earth sciences, ecology and conservation biology.

Potential Career Outcomes

Career opportunities

Bachelor of Computer Science: AI engineer, analyst, animator, computer engineer, cyber security analyst, data mining & analysis, data scientist, database administrator, electronics engineer, games or app developer, network architect, programmer, security engineer, software engineer user interface designer, web developer for multimedia and service-orientated applications for industries such as marketing, education, research, media providers. Bachelor of Science:  Agricultural adviser, biological scientist, biochemist, biotechnologist, chemist, scientific researcher, conservation biologist, ecologist, environmental consultant, forensic scientist, geologist, geochemist, geneticist, immunologist, pathologist.

ATAR & Selection Rank

The table below shows the ATAR and Selection Rank information for those offered places wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR in 2022.

ATAR-based offers only, across all offer rounds
ATAR
(excluding adjustment factors)
Selection Rank
(including adjustment factors)
Highest rank to receive an offer91.999.9
Median rank to receive an offer76.9579.63
Lowest rank to receive an offer71.0572.3

<5 - Less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made

Admission Criteria

Please refer to the University of Wollongong website for admission criteria information.

Course Seeker

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