Bachelor of Science Advanced (Honours) (Earth Science or Environmental Science)

Queensland University of Technology - Gardens Point

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Overview

If you have a strong interest and passion for science and a desire to pursue a career in science research or industry in the Biological, Environmental or Earth Sciences, Chemistry, or Physics, this science research focused course if for you.

You will be immersed in research from first year, engaging with world class researchers and facilities and will develop your research skills through years 2 and 3, leading to a substantial independent research project in your final year. Through the degree you will develop strong discipline knowledge, competence in practical, quantitative and research skills and be well prepared to undertake a PhD.

The QUT Offer Guarantee does not apply to this course.

If you not a current year 12 student or a recent year 12 student who has taken a gap year or two (i.e. not subsequent study or work) and you are seeking to transfer science degrees you are recommended to consider 418011 Bachelor of Science and upon completion seek entry to the Bachelor of Science (Honours) program.

For more course information, visit Bachelor of Science Advanced (Honours) at QUT.

Prerequisites

Majors

Biological sciences; chemistry; earth science; environmental science; physics.

Potential Career Outcomes

Careers available in a wide range of sectors including research and technical services (e.g. university, state departments, CSIRO), education (e.g. science lecturer), communication (e.g. science journalist), regulatory affairs, policy development (e.g. local or federal government) and business (e.g. company employee or entrepreneur).

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 offer98.1099.95
Median rank to receive an offer92.7594.75
Lowest rank to receive an offer88.4090.40

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

Admission Criteria

Please refer to the Queensland University of Technology website for admission criteria information.

Course Seeker

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