Overview

If you are fascinated by science, this comprehensive degree could be your passport to an exciting future in one of many diverse areas. Tailor this course to your specific career destination and interests. Majors include Biochemistry, Biological Science, Molecular Biology, Behavioural Science, Chemistry, Ecology, Environmental Restoration, Geoscience, Exercise Science, Food Science, Health and Nutrition, Mathematics and Microbiology.

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Prerequisites

Year 12 prerequisites

Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 20 in any English; Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 20 in one of any Mathematics or any Science.

Majors

Behavioural Science, Biochemistry, Biological Science, Chemistry, Ecology, Environmental Restoration, Exercise Science, Geoscience, Health and Nutrition, Information Technology, Mathematics - Ballarat only, Microbiology and Molecular Biology.

Potential Career Outcomes

Depending on the areas of specialisation, you may find government or private sector employment in: 
  • medical science
  • earth science 
  • environmental management 
  • analytical laboratories 
  • computer support
  • health
  • environmental planning and sustainability
  • consultancy 
  • research

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 offer85.2093.55
Median rank to receive an offer55.3066.00
Lowest rank to receive an offer40.5552.70

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

Admission Criteria

Please refer to the Federation 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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