Bachelor of Science (Extended)
University of Sydney - Camperdown/Darlington
Overview
This degree is only available to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.
The Bachelor of Science (Extended) is a four-year degree for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students to undertake their studies in an academically and culturally supported environment. The degree will equip you with communication, critical and analytical skills as well as provide you with an opportunity to make connections between in- depth study of a discipline area in humanities and social sciences, and knowledge of culture and practice.
You will specialise in a Science major, studying one or two subject areas per semester across the degree. All students complete some units in mathematics. You will also complete a minor or a second major from those offered in Science or the shared pool of majors from across the university. You will also take short courses from the Open Learning Environment in areas such as design thinking, persuasive communication, project management, team leadership and entrepreneurial thinking.
Throughout the degree you will have access to tailored academic support and tutors, mentors through our Mentoring our Brothers and Sisters (MOBS) program. You will also have access to opportunities including internships, study abroad and projects and placements in Community and industry.
If you have an interest in health and the health care sector, you may also be interested in 513916 Bachelor of Science (Health) (Extended).
Majors
Areas of study
You will complete foundation units in academic studies and numeracy and an Indigenous Cultural Capstone Project. You will complete a major from 513910 Bachelor of Science Table A and a second major, or a minor and elective units, from Table A or Table S, and the Open Learning Environment. The Health stream from 513915 Bachelor of Science (Health) is also available.
Potential Career Outcomes
Career opportunities
Agricultural scientist, astronomer, biosecurity researcher, ecologist, environmental policymaker, food chemistry analyst, hydrologist, mathematician, medical scientist, nano scientist, nutritionist (after further study), psychologist (after further study), plant geneticist, soil scientist.
ATAR & Selection Rank
The ATAR and Selection Rank profile is not available for this course.
Admission Criteria
Please refer to the University of Sydney 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
University of Sydney
Campus
Camperdown/Darlington
Course Type
Bachelors Degree
Study Area
Science
Delivery Mode
On-campus
Duration
Full-time: 4 years, Part-time: Available
Indicative ATAR
Unknown
Course Link
View Course
- State
- NSW
- Type
- University
- Courses
- 101
- Campuses
-
Camperdown/Darlington Conservatorium Cumberland Sydney College of the Arts Westmead
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 University of Sydney. Please refer to the institution's website for the most current information.
Study Honours at the no.1 university in Australia
Open to students from all universities, Honours in Biomedical and Health Sciences builds on your bachelor’s degree in science or health and enables you to explore your interests in research. If you’re interested in pursuing a PhD or becoming a qualified health professional, then Honours is an ideal pathway.
Find out more