Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Laws

Deakin University - Melbourne Burwood Campus

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Overview

The commercialisation of rapidly evolving technologies has opened the door to a new kind of expert with specialist knowledge in both science and law. Study Deakin's Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Laws to graduate with an increasingly sought-after skill set to succeed in either field, or where science and law intersect.

This double degree gives you the freedom to learn more about what interests you. Get a taste for different disciplines within science before choosing to focus on an area you're passionate about. The law stream of this combined course is accredited by the Victorian Legal Admissions Board and is supported by extensive practical training. You will even have the opportunity to work on real cases at the Deakin Law Clinic - invaluable preparation if you choose to undertake the additional work required to become a fully qualified lawyer.

Course information

Prerequisites

Year 12 prerequisites

Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English as an Additional Language (EAL) or at least 25 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, Chemistry, Environmental science, Human biology, Law, Mathematical modelling, Plant biology.

Potential Career Outcomes

As a graduate of this course, you'll be uniquely placed to thrive in fields where science and law intersect. Depending on your area of specialisation, you could work in: biotechnology, forensic science, environmental science, research science.

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 offer96.6598.65
Median rank to receive an offer89.9597.25
Lowest rank to receive an offer82.6592.40

<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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