Challenge your thinking and learn something new almost every day.
Discover the endless opportunities a career in science offers you. This degree is designed to give you the flexibility to focus on the areas of science that interest you most.
- Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.
- * Estimated tuition fees are based on 2025 rates. Refer to international fees for more information.
- Not all majors/minors and elective options are available at every campus. You should refer to the What Can I Study tab, and the proposed study sequence for your chosen campus and intake for further information.
- *Only first-year courses are offered at Gympie. The remainder of the degree is completed at Sippy Downs
- *Only first-year courses are offered at Gympie. The remainder of the degree is completed at Sippy Downs
Discover the endless opportunities a career in science offers you. This degree is designed to give you the flexibility to focus on the areas of science that interest you most.
In your first year you’ll gain a strong foundation in cell biology, chemistry, biodiversity and ecology, science research methods and introductory mathematics. After you decide where you want your science degree to take you, choose a major (or two) from a wide range of science and health areas.
You’ll learn practical scientific skills and gain hands-on experience in our fully equipped laboratories. There are excellent opportunities to further your studies and undertake rewarding research to make a real difference in our world.
Majors
Science and health majors: Animal ecology; biology; biomedical science; biotechnology; chemistry; environmental science; geography; health promotion; mathematics; public health; sustainability.
Career opportunities
Depending on major chosen: research and education, waste and pollution control, medical marketing, environmental education and health, biotechnology, environmental protection, community health.
Membership
Eligibility for memberships depends on areas of specialisation.
Program structure
For students commencing in the current semester. All other students please refer to previous handbooks.
Introductory courses (8)
6 required courses:
COR109 Applied Spatial Analysis and Geoprocessing
LFS100 Coastal Geomorphology
SCI105 Indigenous Peoples and the Environment
SCI110 Dimensions of Learner Engagement
Plus select (1) course from either :
MTH100 Secondary Professional Experience 2 : Managing the Diverse Learning Environment OR
MTH102 The World of Geography Education: Curriculum A
Plus select (1) course from either:
SET111 History Teaching: Curriculum A
OR one introductory course from the Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering
Plus 2 electives from:
LFS112 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Perspectives in Learning and Teaching
LFS122 Responding to Diversity and Inclusion
SCI102 Secondary Professional Learning 3: Diversity and Inclusion
SCI107 The Psychology of Learning
SUS101 Secondary Literacy and Numeracy Across the Curriculum
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).
Note: Not all USC courses are available on every USC campus.
Total units: 288
Recommended study sequences
Program requirements and notes
Program requirements
In order to graduate you must:
- Complete no more than 10 introductory (100 coded) courses, including COR109 .
- Complete a minimum of 14 advanced (200 and 300 coded) courses.
- Select and complete a Major from the Science and Health Major study area.
- Register your selected Major with your Faculty.
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 coded 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 coded) 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 Study Overseas 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.