- Develop knowledge in general science with appeal in a range of employment sectors
- Choose a major from 13 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 2013 entry: OP-18 / Rank-62
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 2013: 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: animal ecology; biology; biomedical science; biotechnology; chemistry; clinical measurement; environmental science; geography; health promotion; mathematics; 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.
- Select and complete a Major from the Science and Health Major study area.
- Register your selected Major with Student Administration.
Program notes
- MTH100 does not assume you have successfully completed Years 11-12 Mathematics B (or equivalent). MTH100 does not meet the prerequisite necessary to enrol in advanced level mathematics courses. Should you wish to proceed to 200 or 300 level mathematics courses, you would first need to successfully complete MTH100 and then MTH102 .
- MTH102 assumes you have successfully completed Years 11-12 Mathematics B (or equivalent). Note that MTH102 is a prerequisite for advanced level (200 and 300 level) mathematics courses.
- 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 Study Plan.
Program structure
Core courses (2)
Select 2 courses from:
COR109 Communication and Thought
COR110 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
COR111 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
Introductory courses (6)
4 required courses:
LFS100 Communication and Thought
SCI105 Introductory Chemistry
SCI110 Science Research Methods
Plus select either :
MTH100 OR
MTH102
2 elective from:
LFS112 Human Physiology
LFS122 Human Anatomy
SCI102 Biodiversity and Ecology
SCI107 Physics
SUS101 Foundations of Sustainability - Investigating Planetary Health
OR 2 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 six (6) 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
- 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) - Two (2) core courses:
2 core courses should be studied in Semester 2
Required courses (4)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| LFS100 Contemporary Issues in Education | |||
| SCI105 Second Language Acquisition and Learning | |||
| SCI110 Second Language Teaching Methodologies |
Select one (1) of the following:
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| MTH100 Cell Biology | |||
| MTH102 Chemistry |
Elective courses (2)
Select 2 elective courses from:
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUS101 Science Research Methods | |||
| LFS112 Introduction to Mathematics | |||
| LFS122 Mathematics Foundations | |||
| SCI102 Foundations of Sustainability | |||
| SCI107 Human Physiology |
OR select 2 elective introductory courses from the Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering
Core courses (2)
Select 2 core courses from:
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| COR109 Human Anatomy | |||
| COR110 Biodiversity and Ecology | |||
| COR111 Physics |
Year 2
Major courses (4)
Select 4 courses from your chosen Science and Health Major study area
Elective courses (4)
Select 2 elective courses from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).
Select 2 x 200/300 coded 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).