Bachelor of Science (Professional)

Swinburne University of Technology - Hawthorn

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Overview

Discover the expertise of leading teachers, state-of-the-art facilities and a broad selection of science majors to suit your ambition. Practically apply your knowledge and learn on the job as you work as a scientist for a whole year – and get paid for it – with a 12-month work placement. You’ll emerge with the networks and experience to give you a competitive edge.

With an ATAR of 95+ you’ll receive a scholarship. Learn more

Build up your CV with real industry experience as you study with Work Integrated Learning, guaranteed for all our bachelor degrees. This Professional Degree includes a 12-month paid work placement and three industry-linked projects. Benefit from Swinburne’s industry partnerships, gain invaluable work experience and earn credit towards your degree.

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Prerequisites

Year 12 prerequisites

Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English other than EAL or at least 30 in English as an Additional Language (EAL); Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 20 in any Mathematics.

Non-Year 12 prerequisites

As for Year 12 or equivalent.

Majors

Applied mathematics, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Environmental science , Physics.

Potential Career Outcomes

The course aims to equip students with the skills, knowledge and key theoretical insights required to work in a range of professional scientific environments. The type of roles this qualification leads to may include environmental scientist, food technologist, industrial chemist, laboratory technician, scientist and physicist.

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 offer97.9599.45
Median rank to receive an offer82.6089.90
Lowest rank to receive an offer63.1071.95

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

Admission Criteria

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

Course Seeker

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University

Swinburne University of Technology

Campus

Hawthorn

Course Type

Bachelors Degree

Study Area

Science

Indicative ATAR

63.10

Delivery Mode

On-campus

Duration

Full-time: 4 years, Part-time: Available

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