Bachelor of Science

Deakin University - Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus

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Overview

Deakin's Bachelor of Science prepares you to enter the exciting world of scientific discovery, while allowing you to forge your own unique path by choosing from a wide range of disciplines. The course is about more than just laboratory work - it equips you for the diverse, innovation-driven real-life settings in which today's science graduates work. With this industry-led degree, you can follow your curiosity into any field of science that inspires you.

You will explore a range of science disciplines at the beginning of your degree, before specialising in the discipline you enjoy the most. Deakin science graduates enter the workforce with confidence because of the extensive practical experience we offer. You will get hands-on training in our science labs as well as opportunities to apply your skills in the real world through industry placements and community science projects.

Course information

Prerequisites

Year 12 prerequisites

Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English as an Additional Language (EAL) or at least 20 in English other than EAL.

Non-Year 12 prerequisites

As for Year 12 or equivalent, see: www.deakin.edu.au/undergrad-entry.

Majors

Animal biology, Cell biology and genomics (genetics), Chemistry, Environmental science (Geology, Ecology, Ecosystems) (Burwood only), Human biology, Mathematical modelling, Plant biology (Botany)(Burwood only), Science (Microbiology, Biology, Mathematics).

Potential Career Outcomes

The type of careers this qualification leads to may include Quality assurance, Occupational health and safety, Research, Planning, Management, Marketing, Pharmaceutical production, Pharmaceutical sales, Hospital laboratories, Quality control, Environment and natural resources, Fisheries resource management, Aquaculture management, Teaching, Information technology, Mathematics, Science journalism, Human health, Environmental remediation, Chemical technology, and Natural resource management.

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 offer95.6099.55
Median rank to receive an offer70.7077.80
Lowest rank to receive an offer51.0060.00

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

Admission Criteria

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

Course Seeker

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.


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