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Bachelor of Business / Bachelor of Science

Apply your business skills to the world of science

Want to work at the cutting edge? This combined business and science degree develops your innovative business thinking, along with a strong foundation in scientific concepts and technologies.

Study locations
  • Sunshine Coast
  • Moreton Bay^
Refer to the program footnotes
CRICOS code
022809K
Commence
Semester 1 or Semester 2
Program length (full-time)
4 years
Annual tuition fee 2021
A$26,400
Estimated total tuition fee *
A$105,600
Footnotes
  • 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 2023 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.
  • ^First- and second-year courses available at USC Moreton Bay from Semester 1, 2021.
Study locations QTAC code
  • Sunshine Coast 015001
  • Moreton Bay ^ 014501
Refer to the program footnotes
Minimum selection threshold
ATAR - 55.00 OP - - Rank - 55
UniSC program code
SB301
Commence
Semester 1 or Semester 2
Duration
4 years full time or equivalent part time
Study mode
Blended Learning
Recommended prior study
English; Maths Methods or Specialist Maths; and at least one science subject (preferably Chemistry)
Fee type 2021
  • Commonwealth supported places
Total courses
32
Total units
384
Footnotes
  • ^First- and second-year courses available at USC Moreton Bay from Semester 1, 2021.

Want to work at the cutting edge? This combined business and science degree develops your innovative business thinking, along with a strong foundation in scientific concepts and technologies.

This flexible program lets you tailor your studies to suit your interests and career ambitions. You'll develop advanced analytical skills and an ability to solve complex problem, giving you a sought-after skillset and diverse career choices.

In this degree you will:

  • Study strategy, ethics, leadership and entrepreneurship
  • Gain practical skills through work integrated learning opportunities in both science and business
  • Build core business skills in communication, problem solving, marketing and analytics
  • Gain a strong foundation in traditional scientific fields and learn practical skills in USC's fully equipped laboratories
Majors:

Sunshine Coast
Business Majors: Business Administration; Economics and Finance; Entrepreneurship; Human Resource Management; Information Systems; International Business; Management; Marketing; Tourism, Leisure and Event Management.

Science majors: Biology; Biotechnology; Chemistry; Ecology; Mathematics.

Moreton Bay
Business Majors: Digital Futures; Information Systems; Management; Marketing; Entrepreneurship (from 2021).

Science majors: Biology; Biotechnology; Chemistry; Ecology; Mathematics.

Online
Business Majors: Business Administration; Digital Futures; Economics and Finance; Entrepreneurship; Human Resource Management; International Business; Management; Marketing; Tourism, Leisure and Event Management.

Please note that not all study components and/or combinations of study components included in this program may be able to be completed in the minimum duration. Please contact the Program Coordinator if you require written confirmation prior to accepting a place in this program.

Career opportunities
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Business management
  • Human resource management
  • Digital marketing
  • Marketing management
  • Market research
  • International business
  • Importing/exporting
  • Industrial relations
  • Tourism and hospitality management
  • Retail/sales
  • Computing
  • Systems analysis
  • Education
  • Research
Membership

Eligibility for memberships depends on areas of specialisation.

 

Program structure

Business courses
Introductory courses (5) 60 units

BUS102 Chemistry
BUS104 Introduction to Clinical Trial Management
BUS105 Introduction to Pharmacology
BUS106 Immunology
BUS108 Biochemical Pharmacology

Developing and Graduate courses (3) 36 units

BUS203 Immunohaematology
BUS306 Organic Chemistry
BUS320 Molecular Biology

Business Major courses (8) 96 units
Science courses
Introductory courses (5) 60 units

LFS100 Microbiology
SCI102 Medical Microbiology
SCI105 Microbial Pathogenesis
SCI110 Genetics
SCI113 Advanced Instrumental Techniques

Select 1 Developing Science course (1) 12 units from:

ANM203 Functional Anatomy
SCI202 Exercise Physiology I

Select 1 Graduate Science course (1) 12 units from:

ENS330 Cardiorespiratory Health and Rehabilitation
ENS333 Environment and Health
SCI302 Environmental Health Risk Management
SRP301 Planning and Environmental Law
WPL310 Professional Practice: Legal Frameworks and Issues

Science Major courses (8) 96 units ^

^ With the approval of the Program Coordinator, students may replace a specified major or minor with a study component deemed to be equivalent commenced or completed at another university or comparable tertiary institution.

Elective (1) 12 units

Select 1 elective course (12 units) from the undergraduate elective course options.

Note: Program structures are subject to change. Not all USC courses are available on every USC campus.

Total units: 384

Program requirements and notes

Program requirements

In order to graduate you must:

  • Successfully complete 384 units as outlined in the Program Structure
  • The total number of introductory level courses cannot exceed 16 (192 units)
Program notes
  • Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses) and following the recommended study sequence
  • The unit value of all courses is 12 units unless otherwise specified
  • It is each students responsibility to enrol correctly according to your course requisites, program rules and requirements and be aware of the academic calendar dates
  • Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods which may include essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests and examinations
  • As part of your USC program, you may apply to Study Overseas to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider
  • Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa
  • Refer to the Managing your progression page for help in understanding your program structure, reviewing your progress and planning remaining courses.