Bachelor of Science

University of Adelaide - All Adelaide Campus

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Overview

Love science but not sure which path to take? The Bachelor of Science lets you design your own degree based on your strengths and emerging interests. From Chemistry to Palaeontology, Genetics to Geophysics; we support your scientific curiosity.

Whether you want to use your critical thinking to help drive global change or join the cutting edge of research, our bachelor of Science will give you the skills you need. You will:

  • become an adaptable scientist as you learn the skills to evolve with one of the fastest-growing sectors
  • learn from world-class researchers who are experts in their field
  • engage with new ideas through discovery and experiential learning
  • develop in-depth discipline knowledge through a major
  • build highly sought-after skills in communication, critical thinking and creative problem solving
  • access research facilities of international significance
  • develop connections in the science world through internships
You can pursue any of the following major areas of study: Biochemistry; Bioinformatics; Chemistry; Ecology and Environmental Science; Evolutionary Biology; Genetics; Geology; Microbiology and Immunology; Palaeontology; Physics; Plant Biology; Soil Science; or Theoretical Physics.

You can also undertake a double major in: Chemistry (double); Geology - Earth Resources; Experimental and Theoretical Physics; Palaeontology - Evolution; or Palaeontology - Geology - Geophysics; Physics (Geophysics).

Where could it take you?

You could surround yourself with plants as a botanist, work in stem cell research, take up teaching or apply your skills in the business world. You might help the public engage with science through games and apps. Perhaps you'll launch your abilities as a space entrepreneur, one of the many emerging science roles we're only just beginning to imagine.

Prerequisites

Year 12 prerequisites

There are no prerequisites at the program level, however Chemistry, Mathematical Methods, Physics or Specialist Mathematics are prerequisites for some first year courses

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 offer99.9599.95
Median rank to receive an offer84.2588.68
Lowest rank to receive an offer62.3565.10

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

Admission Criteria

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

Course Seeker

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