If you want to make a career in the field of science, this degree is a perfect choice. You will study core interdisciplinary Science courses, including experimental design, maths, biology, chemistry, and ecology. These courses provide the basis for strong skills in scientific investigation, including data collection and analysis, critical thinking, problem-solving, teamwork, and effective communication and ensure versatile graduates. These skills are highly sought after by employers and applicable to many workplaces both within and outside the field of Science.

Building on these core Science courses, you will deepen your study of Science by selecting a Science Stream that matches your interests: Biology & Environment, Environment & Heritage, Human & Medical Science, or Multidisciplinary Science. Each Stream ensures in-depth knowledge and skill development through practical hands-on experience in the classroom, the laboratory, and the field.

Science Streams

• Biology & Environment
• Environment & Heritage
• Human & Medical Science
• Multidisciplinary Science

Majors

• Archaeology
• Biology
• Environmental Management

Minors

You may incorporate greater breadth of perspective and experience by studying courses from one or more areas of secondary interest, such as Journalism, Screen Arts (formerly, Politics and International Relations, Social Justice, Business Studies or Behavioural Science.

Required Core Science courses

Eight (8) courses at introductory, intermediate and advanced levels create an interdisciplinary Science core.

1. SCIE1001 Fundamentals of Science Research and Communication
2. SCEI1000 Introduction to Chemistry
3. SCIE1150 Introduction to Biological Science
4. MATH1000 Applied Mathematics for Science
5. ENVR2330 Australian Ecology: from Theory to Practice
6. HLTH2270 Data Analysis and Experimental Design
7. SCIE3350 Directed Science Research
8. SCIE3900 Science Internship

Plus a Science Stream

Each Science Stream is made up of a minimum of seven (7) courses to deepen your learning. You are required to select one of the following streams:

• Biology & Environment
• Environment & Heritage
• Human & Medical Science
• Multidisciplinary Science

Plus six (6) Elective courses – Majors

Students can use elective courses to build a Major in Archaeology, Biology or Environmental Management, OR complete a Minor in a non-science area.

Minors

You may incorporate greater breadth of perspective and experience by studying courses from one or more areas of secondary interest, such as Journalism, Film & Screen Production, Politics and International Relations, Social Justice, Business Studies, Behavioural Science or Preventative Health.

Core Curriculum

• CORE I: Foundations of Wisdom
• CORE II: Elective
  • Electives in philosophy and\or theology
  • Professional embedded electives that integrate studies in a profession with philosophy and\or theology
  • An option to undertake a pilgrimage embedded in the study of the philosophy and theology of pilgrimage, e.g., World Youth Day
  • An option to undertake a course that integrates philosophy & theology with community service and charity work
  • An option to undertake an elective in philosophy, theology, and the liberal arts contained within an international experience

Full details of the Bachelor of Science program requirements are contained in the Program Requirements.

Here you can find full details of the courses on offer.

More information regarding courses can be found at the course descriptions page.

Career opportunities are diverse and depend on the Science Stream you choose. Combining complementary study areas can strengthen career prospects and provide greater flexibility in your options for graduate employment. The Bachelor of Science is excellent preparation for further postgraduate study in Science and other areas such as Education and Medicine. See individual Science Streams for more career and study information.

Applicants must meet High school qualifications (or equivalent) to apply for undergraduate program. Academic minimum entry requirements for international applicants vary from country to count

IELTS (Academic) - 6.5 overall, with no individual band score lower than 6.0

CAE/CPE - 176 overall, with no individual band score lower than 169

PTE Academic - 58 overall, with no individual band score lower than 50

TOEFL (iBT) - 84 overall, with no score lower than 21 in writing and no other band score lower than 17.