Overview

Science is at the heart of every facet of life. It is a fascinating career choice, with research and development at its core. In this degree you'll study all areas of the sciences before specialising with your choice of major. You'll have the flexibility to decide what interests you the most, so you can shape a career that you're passionate about in the biological, clinical, chemical, physical or mathematical sciences. You'll have access to experts from renowned research centres who are focussed on solving the big problems that face us today. They're developing new drugs to combat cancer and infectious diseases, new sources of energy to power our society, and new ways to manage our waterways and improve food production. For more course information, visit Bachelor of Science at GU .
Combined diploma/degrees: Refer to entry under Griffith University for: D Applied Science/B Science. Depending on major, refer to entries under Griffith College for: D Health Sciences/B Science; D Science/B Science.

Prerequisites

Majors

Applied mathematics; archaeology (Nathan only); biochemistry and molecular biology; chemistry; clinical sciences (Nathan only); data science; geography; marine biology (Gold Coast only); microbiology (Nathan only); physics; wildlife biology. Students can choose up to two majors.

Potential Career Outcomes

Depending on your major, you'll be prepared for a wide array of careers in biological, chemical and clinical sciences as a microbiologist, pharmaceutical scientist, biochemist, chemist or biotechnologist; mathematician or physicist; or, with further study, in a broader role for example as a science journalist, patent lawyer, or science teacher. Increasingly, employers in the finance sector are looking to employ science graduates in a wide range of areas that require research and analytical skills, including the application of mathematics and statistics in the finance sector. You may also choose to undertake a fourth year research honours program which can lead to a PhD and a career in research.

ATAR & Selection Rank

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Admission Criteria

Please refer to the Griffith University website for admission criteria information.

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