Bachelor of Science

Follow your interests in core sciences from a diverse range of disciplines with a Bachelor of Science. You have the flexibility to explore an area that interests you while getting a broad foundation in science by studying a major, or gaining more specific expertise and a named degree by studying a specialisation. Majors are available in a range of disciplines such as Biology, Geospatial Information Systems, Earth Sciences, Computing, Molecular Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics. With minor disciplines available in the above areas and well as Data Science, Design, Engineering Science, Biotechnology and Forensic Science.

The Bachelor of Science degree provides an extensive range of options for students who want to discover where science can take them - and where they can take science. There is great flexibility, allowing students to follow their interests without being confined by traditional discipline boundaries. This degree is designed to provide the strongest possible foundation for a science-based career including field work, laboratory experiences, work integrated learning and industry placements to ensure you are job ready.

Our graduates are equipped not just to find their first job in their chosen field, but to explore new options in later years as science - and their own interests - change and develop. Students do not need a science background to enrol in this degree. There are no prerequisites and introductory studies are offered where necessary.

Many students continue their science training by undertaking an additional one year Honours degree in a single discipline area. Further postgraduate studies are available in coursework or research degrees.

Graduates can gain employment in depending on the areas of science students choose to study, including: automotive, building/construction, business, defence, education, environment, government, manufacturing, mining, pharmaceutical, primary industry, research, sales, and tourism. There is a growing shortage of scientists in Australia who will create the next generation of ideas.

The Chemistry major is accredited by the Royal Australian Chemical Institute.

Other Science degrees available include:

Bachelor of Science (specialisations): an option for applicants who want to complete a science degree with a particular focus in a specialisation. Specialisations are available in: Animal Behaviour; Biodiversity and Conservation; Biotechnology; Chemical Sciences; Environmental Science; Forensic and Analytical Science; Marine Biology; Palaeontology; Physics; Plant Science and Life Sciences. (Please see separate SATAC entries for details regarding these degrees).

Bachelor of Science (Honours) (specialisations): this four-year Honours degree provides an enhanced program of studies for applicants who wish to complete a science degree with a particular focus in a specialisation and is suited to those who intend to undertake research higher degree (Masters, PhD) studies or postgraduate study in science in the future, or embark on a scientific research career.

Bachelor of Science (Honours) Enhanced Program for High Achievers (see SATAC code 214721): this four year Honours degree provides an enhanced program of studies for applicants with exceptional academic ability and is suited to those who intend to undertake research higher degree (Masters, PhD) or postgraduate studies in science in the future, or embark on a scientific research career.