Bachelor of Science

University of the Sunshine Coast - Sunshine Coast

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Overview

Discover the endless opportunities a career in science offers you, while improving our understanding of the universe. This degree is designed to provide flexibility, while preparing you for a variety of work opportunities. Develop specialist skills through your choice of majors and minors in Biology, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Ecology, Mathematics, Agriculture and Aquaculture, Genetics, Microbiology and Sustainability.In this program you will graduate with depth and breadth of scientific knowledge and gain a strong foundation in cell biology, chemistry, biodiversity and ecology, and research methods. You can choose additional introductory courses in mathematics for those interested in specialisation. You'll learn in specialised labs and gain hands-on experience during field studies, preparing you for work in professional scientific settings. For more information, visit Bachelor of Science at UniSC - University of the Sunshine Coast.
Combined degrees: Refer to entries for: B Arts/B Science; B Business/B Science; B Education (Secondary)/B Science.

Prerequisites

Majors

Biology; biotechnology; chemistry; ecology; mathematics.

Potential Career Outcomes

Depending on major chosen: research and education, waste and pollution control, biotechnology, environmental protection.

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 2023.

ATAR-based offers only, across all offer rounds
ATAR
(excluding adjustment factors)
Selection Rank
(including adjustment factors)
Highest rank to receive an offer86.7590.10
Median rank to receive an offer76.8080.80
Lowest rank to receive an offer42.7550.75

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

Admission Criteria

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

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University

University of the Sunshine Coast

Campus

Sunshine Coast

Course Type

Bachelors Degree

Study Area

Science

Indicative ATAR

42.75

Delivery Mode

On-campus

Duration

Full-time: 3 years, Part-time: 6 years

Course Link

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State
QLD
Type
University
Courses
198
Campuses
Caboolture Fraser Coast Gympie Moreton Bay Noosa North Lakes Petrie South Bank Sunshine Coast Thompson Institute
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