Program summary
Program overview
Honours area
Advanced standing, recognition of prior learning, credit and articulation
Program structure
Program requirements and notes
Enquiries
Recommended enrolment pattern

Program summary 

QTAC code: 013291
OP/Rank for 2008 entry: OP-7 / Rank-88
Award abbreviation: BSc(Hons)
Degree type: undergraduate
Mode of study: on campus
Duration: 3 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Fee type: Commonwealth supported places, domestic fee-paying places
Total units: 384 units (normally 32 courses)
Recommended prior study: English, Maths and one or more of the Sciences, preferably Chemistry
CRICOS code: not available to international students on student visas

Program overview

A Bachelor of Science gives you the flexibility to choose from a wide range of specialisations, allowing you to design a degree to suit your interests and career ambition.

You can undertake science-based studies entirely within the Faculty of Science, Health and Education or incorporate a limited number of courses from the faculties of Arts and Social Sciences or Business.

You can enrol in first year science courses covering biology, chemistry, environment and health, biodiversity, cell metabolism, science research methods, physics, as well as two of the three core University courses.

Professional membership

Graduates may become members/associate members of various Australian professional bodies depending on their study specialisations.

Career opportunities

If you choose to enter the workforce rather than proceed to graduate studies you may obtain employment in biomedical research and education, biotechnology, community health, environmental education, environmental health, environmental protection, government departments, medical marketing, sport and exercise research, sports promotion, and waste and pollution control.

Program structure

Core courses

Select 2 courses from:
COR109 Communication and Thought
COR110 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
COR111 Environment, Technology and Sustainability

Introductory courses

1 required course:
SCI110 Science Research Methods
Plus select a minimum of 3 and a maximum of 7 introductory (100 level) courses from the Faculty of Science, Health and Education. These courses must not include NUR or EDU coded courses

Advanced courses

Select a major from the Faculty of Science, Health and Education.
Plus select 2 advanced courses from the Faculty of Science, Health and Education.
These must not include NUR or EDU coded courses.

Elective courses

Select a maximum of 6 introductory or advanced courses from any faculty, (Science, Health and Education, Arts and Social Sciences or Business).

Honours area

24 unit coursework component consisting of 2 x 12 unit courses:
RES401 Research Methods
ADR401 Advanced Discipline Readings

72 unit thesis component:
Dissertation

Further information can be obtained from the Faculty of Science, Health and Education

Course substitution: the GO (Global Opportunities) Program

As part of their USC program, students may apply to participate in the GO Program to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider

Program requirements and notes

1. A major consisting of 8 courses from the Faculty of Science, Health and Education must be chosen .
2. A minimum of 3 and a maximum of 7 introductory (100 level) courses from the Faculty of Science, Health and Education.
3. No more than 10 introductory level courses (100 level) are to be completed, including core courses.
4. A minimum 14 advanced level (200 and 300 level) courses must be completed, of which at least 5 must be third year (300 level) science courses (not including NUR or EDU coded courses).
5. A maximum of 6 courses (72 units), other than the core courses, may be chosen from any faculty.
6. A total of 32 courses (384 units) must be completed to satisfy the program requirements.
7. Refer to the Academic Rules.
8. Refer to explanation of terms.
9. Refer to the recommended enrolment pattern.
10. International students need to refer to the English language requirements.

Enquiries

Faculty of Science, Health and Education
Tel: +61 7 5430 2869
Email: sheinfo@usc.edu.au

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