Bachelor of Science
Central Queensland University - Online
Overview
In the Bachelor of Science, you will be equipped with the skills to think critically and solve complex problems. Your first year of study will incorporate skills-focused units that develop field and laboratory competencies that lead into higher degree research and are useful to careers in industry and government. You will have the option to choose a major in applied chemistry or applied biology. In the applied chemistry major, you will explore the emerging fields of nanotechnology, organic chemistry and biomaterials centered around an analytical chemistry focus. In the applied biology major you will focus on the study of botany and zoology and focus on Australian plants and animals, their identification, behaviour and ecophysiology.
Prerequisites
English Standard (Band 2).
Majors
Areas of study
Animal and plant biology, applied biology, applied chemistry, chemistry analytics, entrepreneurship, environmental management, plant and crop systems.
Potential Career Outcomes
Career opportunities
Chemical and material production, environmental science and ecology, food technology, forensic analysis, medical sciences, mining and metals, power industries, research and development.
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 | 96.60 | 98.60 |
| Median rank to receive an offer | 82.70 | 84.70 |
| Lowest rank to receive an offer | 71.80 | 77.80 |
<5 - Less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made
Admission Criteria
Please refer to the Central Queensland 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
Central Queensland University
Campus
Online
Course Type
Bachelors Degree
Study Area
Science
Indicative ATAR
71.80
Delivery Mode
Online
Duration
Full-time: 3 years, Part-time: 6 years
Course Link
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- State
- QLD
- Type
- University
- Courses
- 357
- Campuses
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Adelaide Brisbane Bundaberg Cairns Country University Centre Emerald Geraldton Universities Centre Gladstone Mackay Melbourne Murray River Study Hub Pilbara Universities Centre Rockhampton Sydney Taree University Campus Townsville UniHub Spencer Gulf
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 Central Queensland University. Please refer to the institution's website for the most current information.
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