Bachelor of Science
Australian National University - Canberra
Overview
With myriad majors and minors, craft a science degree that is uniquely yours with Bachelor of Science. In this course you will have the opportunity to experiment in our state-of-the-art laboratories while being mentored by leading scientists. You will also have the flexibility to go on field trips, take your studies overseas, or try an internship. Whether your passion lies in marine science or mathematics, physics or psychology, you'll be able to explore your interests and follow your passions with our most flexible science degree.
The Bachelor of Science (Advanced) (Honours) provides the same breadth of opportunities as Bachelor of Science, with the addition of honours pathway options that are designed to extend your understanding and introduce you to concepts that are more advanced than standard course activities. This degree also offers a direct pathway into honours. (Progression requirements apply throughout the first three years of the degree to progress into the fourth honours year.)
Prerequisites
For some first-year subjects: Specific knowledge of Mathematics, Physics or Chemistry.
Majors
Areas of study
Agricultural innovation, astronomy and astrophysics, biochemistry, biodiversity conservation, biological anthropology, cell and molecular biology, chemistry, climate science, computer science, earth science, evolution, ecology and organismal biology, geography, human biology, human evolutionary biology, Indigenous sciences and knowledges, mathematical economics, mathematical finance, mathematical modelling, mathematics, resource and environmental management, physics, psychology, quantitative biology, quantitative environmental modelling, science communication, statistics, sustainability studies, water science. Students are required to complete a minimum of one Science major and one Science minor as part of their course.
Potential Career Outcomes
Career opportunities
Biological, life and physical sciences for public, private and tertiary institutions. Further study and training can lead to a career as a professional scientist or specialist careers in computing, conservation, education, geology, librarianship, medical technology, meteorology, science communication.
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 offer | 99.3 | 99.95 |
| Median rank to receive an offer | 86.125 | 90.625 |
| Lowest rank to receive an offer | 72.55 | 80 |
<5 - Less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made
Admission Criteria
Please refer to the Australian National University website for admission criteria information.
This information is sourced from Course Seeker, a joint initiative between the Australian Government and the Tertiary Admission Centres. View more information on Course Seeker.
University
Australian National University
Campus
Canberra
Course Type
Bachelors Degree
Study Area
Science
Indicative ATAR
72.55
Delivery Mode
On-campus
Duration
Full-time: 3 years, Part-time: 6 years
Course Link
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Please note that these statistics simply refer to the information we have in our database. This is not an exhaustive list of courses offered at Australian National University. Please refer to the institution's website for the most current information.
Study Honours at the no.1 university in Australia
Open to students from all universities, Honours in Biomedical and Health Sciences builds on your bachelor’s degree in science or health and enables you to explore your interests in research. If you’re interested in pursuing a PhD or becoming a qualified health professional, then Honours is an ideal pathway.
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