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Bachelor of Science (Advanced)

University of Newcastle

Australia

University Drive CALLAGHAN New South Wales 2308

Overview

Science is about asking new questions and then answering them. Science underpins all things including technology, business, environmental management, research and health. Complement and enhance your knowledge by developing business and communication skills.

The skills and networks you develop while studying will make you a skilled and employable graduate who will contribute solutions to the complex science challenges we face.

Join a high-achieving cohort. Learn from leading scientists who will guide you through a tailored program, specifically designed to give you employable skills. Choose from 11 diverse majors with science and professional pathways to tailor your experience. Program flexibility means you can pursue multiple areas of interest, including a double major or extended studies.

Begin the process of establishing the professional networks that will be critical throughout your career. You’ll have authentic opportunities to work in industry and research whilst you study.

Study Option

  • Tuition Fees
  • Duration156 Weeks
  • IntakeExpected February 2025
  • Study Typecampus
  • Campuses The University of Newcastle (Callaghan)
    New South Wales ( Inc. Sydney )
    University Dr, CALLAGHAN, 2308
    The University of Newcastle (Central Coast)
    New South Wales ( Inc. Sydney )
    10 Chittaway Rd, Ourimbah, 2258

Course Structure

You'll develop highly sought-after and transferable problem-solving, communication and independent thinking skills.

You'll study core courses that give you the edge in the following areas:

  • scientific thinking
  • communications
  • lab and fieldwork
  • project planning

 

Core:

Complete the following core courses to fulfil the requirements of this program.

These are courses currently available in "Core", for full requirements and availability always refer to the handbook.

 

2024 Program Handbook:

The courses shown above are a guide, and don't reflect the exact year-by-year structure of the program, you should always refer to the program handbook for details of the complete program structure, course requirements and availability.

View program handbook

Career Outcomes

Most of the critical issues that face our society today require science to help find the right solutions for our current and future generations. Because the Bachelor of Science emphasises problem-solving, teamwork and critical thinking, graduates are sought after across a range of sectors.

Use this degree as a steppingstone into the health and science fields to achieve your career goals.

Professional outcomes:

  • Animal biologist
  • Chemist
  • Conservationist/ecologist
  • Data scientist or financial analyst
  • Geologist
  • Government or defence professional
  • Mathematician
  • Medical physicist
  • Meteorologist
  • Neuroscientist
  • Oceanographer
  • Research physicist
  • Statistician

Academic

Admission to our undergraduate degree programs usually requires successful completion of a senior secondary school qualification similar to the Higher School Certificate (HSC).

Entry Requirement

TOEFL paper-based test score of 500;

TOEFL internet based score of 60;

IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0;

PTE GSE score of 50;

Cambridge English: Advanced score of 52.

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