- Develop knowledge in general science with appeal in a range of employment sectors
- Choose a major from nine specialisations to develop skills in a specific area of interest
- Complete an additional year of study to earn honours
Program summary
Program title: Bachelor of Science
Award abbreviation: BSc
QTAC code: 013001
OP/Rank for 2011 entry: OP-16 / Rank-67
Duration: 3 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Commence: Semester 1 or Semester 2
Study mode: on campus
Recommended prior study: English; Maths A, B or C; and at least one of the sciences, preferably Chemistry
Fee type 2012: Commonwealth supported places, fee paying places, international fee-paying places
Total units: 288
USC program code: SC301
CRICOS code: 022804D. Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student Visa.
The Bachelor of Science develops skills applicable to many areas of employment and provides you with a general education on which to build a lifetime career.
In this program you gain a strong grounding in generic science, while having the flexibility to design a degree to suit your needs. You choose courses from within the Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering, or incorporate multi-disciplinary studies from the Faculty of Arts and Business. You take common first-year courses in foundation science including biology, chemistry, environment and health, biodiversity, research design and data analysis, and physics. Advanced-level studies can include courses from any of the majors/minors offered by the faculty.
Majors
Science and health majors: biomedical science; biotechnology; clinical measurement; environmental science; geography; health promotion; public health; sport and exercise science; sustainability.
Career opportunities
Depending on the major chosen, research and education, waste and pollution control, medical marketing, environmental education and health, sport and exercise research, biotechnology, environmental protection, community health.
Professional recognition
Students and graduates may become members/associate members of various Australian professional bodies depending on their study specialisations.
Enquiries
- Contact Student Administration for application and admission information
- Contact the Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering for program advice
Program requirements
In order to graduate you must:
- Complete no more than 10 introductory (100 level) courses, including the core courses.
- Complete a minimum of 14 advanced (200 and 300 level) courses, 5 of which must be 300 level science courses.
- Complete no more than 6 courses from the Faculty of Arts and Business.
- Select and complete a Major from the Science and Health Major study area.
- Register your selected Major with Student Administration.
Program notes
- Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses).
- Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods including essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests and examinations. Not all courses will necessarily include all methods.
- Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa.
- As part of your USC program, you may apply to participate in the Global Opportunities (GO) Program to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider. It is advisable to contact your Program Advisor to discuss timing and course issues.
- When enrolling, refer to the [TabLink top Study Plan]Study Plan.
Program structure
Core courses
Select 2 core courses from:
COR109 Introduction to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education
COR110 Foundations of Sustainability
COR111 Empowering Individuals for Sustainability
Introductory required courses
4 required courses:
LFS100 Reorienting Society Towards Sustainability
MTH101 Sustainable Futures
SCI105 Communication and Thought
SCI110 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
2 elective courses:
Select 2 elective courses from:
LFS112 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
LFS122 Cell Biology
SCI102 Introduction to Mathematics
SCI107 Chemistry
SUS101 Science Research Methods
OR select 2 elective introductory courses from the Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering
Major courses
8 course Major:
Select an 8 course Major from the Science and Health Major study area
Elective courses
8 elective courses:
Select eight (8) elective courses of which:
- Two (2) must be advanced (200/300 coded courses) level science courses.
- Six (6) elective courses of which four (4) must be advanced (200/300 coded) courses from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).
Study Plan
The Bachelor of Science Study Plan is for students commencing in the current semester.
Year 1
- Two (2) core courses:
2 core courses should be studied in Semester 2 - Four (4) required courses:
SCI110 should be studied in Semester 1 - Two (2) introductory electives from the Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering:
Elective courses should be studied in Semester 2 (Note: SUS101 is a Semester 1 course if you
choose it as one of your introductory electives it should be undertaken in Semester 1 of Year 2)
Core courses (2)
Select 2 core courses from:
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| COR109 Teaching Science in Primary Schools | |||
| COR110 Teaching HASS in Primary School | |||
| COR111 Professional Experience: Curriculum Approaches and Pedagogies |
Required courses (4)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| LFS100 Teaching Reading and Writing | |||
| MTH101 Leadership and Advocacy in Early Learning | |||
| SCI105 Teaching English: Language, Literature and Literacy | |||
| SCI110 Teaching Primary School Mathematics |
Elective courses (2)
Select 2 elective courses from:
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUS101 Professional Experience: Teacher Identity and Professional Practice | |||
| LFS112 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Perspectives in Learning and Teaching | |||
| LFS122 Teacher as Researcher | |||
| SCI102 Using Data for Learning | |||
| SCI107 Reflective Practices in Early Learning |
OR select 2 elective introductory courses from the Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering
Year 2
Major courses (4)
Select 4 courses from your chosen Science and Health Major study area
Elective courses (4)
Select 2 advanced (200/300 coded courses) level science courses.
Select 2 elective courses from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).
Year 3
Major courses (4)
Select 4 courses from your chosen Science and Health Major study area
Elective courses (4)
Select 4 x 200/300 coded elective courses from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).