The Bachelor of Science / Bachelor of Science (Honours) Deans Scholars recommended study sequence is for students commencing in the current semester.
Students must select 1 major and 1 minor from those listed below:
Majors (8)
Minors (4)
- Biochemistry
- Biology
- Biotechnology
- Chemistry
- Ecology
- Food security
- Genetics
- Mathematics
- Microbiology
**Note: Student may select the Biomedical Science Extended major in place of 1 major and 1 minor, until Semester 1, 2019.
The number of elective courses may vary depending on the major/minor combinations chosen
Year 1
Semester 1 and Semester 2
| Course | Semester of offer (Sunshine Coast) | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| COR109 Editing for the Communications Professional | |||
| LFS100 Investigative and Data Journalism | |||
| SCI102 Crisis and Issues Management | |||
| SCI105 Multimedia Advertising | |||
| SCI110 Advertising Campaigns | |||
| SCI113 Advertising: Copy and Image |
PLUS select 1 course from:
| Course | Semester of offer (Sunshine Coast) | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| MTH100 News Rounds | |||
| MTH103 The Writer and the Law | |||
| MTH104 Communication Campaign Planning |
PLUS select 3 courses from either your chosen major/minor or electives
Session 8
Select 2 courses (or 24 units) from either:
| Course | Semester of offer (Sunshine Coast) | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| SRP301 News Writing and Reporting | |||
| SRP321 Online Journalism | |||
| WPL310 Feature Writing | |||
| WPL320 Creative Advertising |
Year 2
Semester 1 and Semester 2
Select 10 courses from either your chosen major/minor or electives
Session 8*
Select 2 courses (or 24 units) from either:
| Course | Semester of offer (Sunshine Coast) | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| SRP301 Advanced News Reporting | |||
| SRP321 Graphic Design A | |||
| WPL310 Graphic Design B | |||
| WPL320 Graphic Design C |
*Note: You also have the option of completing SRP301 or WPL310 over Session 4 and SRP301 or WPL310 in Session 8.