Program summary
Program title: Bachelor of Science
Award abbreviation: BSc
QTAC code: 013001
OP/Rank for 2010 entry: OP-17 / Rank-66
Duration: 3 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Commence: Semester 1 or Semester 2
Recommended prior study: English; Maths A, B or C; and at least one of the sciences, preferably Chemistry
Fee type 2010: Commonwealth supported places, visiting non-award domestic 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.
Highlights
- Develop knowledge in general science with appeal in a range of employment sectors
- Choose a major from 10 specialisations to develop skills in a specific area of interest
- Complete an additional year of study to earn honours
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 and Education, or incorporate multi-disciplinary studies from the faculties of Business or Arts and Social Sciences. 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 health; environmental science; health promotion; nutrition; 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.
Program structure
Core courses
Select 2 courses from:
COR109 Research in Health Care
COR110 Midwifery in a Social Context
COR111 Learning and Teaching in the Practice Environment
Introductory courses
4 required courses:
LFS100 Advanced Health Assessment
MTH101 Health Promotion Principles
SCI105 Public Health Foundations
SCI110 Leadership in Practice Development
Plus select at least 2 courses from: #
LFS112 Fundamentals of Midwifery Knowledge
LFS122 Independent Study
SCI102 Professional Internship
SCI107 Infant Care
SUS101 Midwifery in a Social Context
or 2 introductory courses from the Faculty of Science, Health and Education.
# Some majors may require some of these courses.
Advanced courses
Select a major consisting of 8 courses from:
- Biomedical Science
- Biotechnology
- Clinical Measurement
- Environmental Health
- Environmental Science
- Health Promotion
- Nutrition
- Public Health
- Sport and Exercise Science
- Sustainability
Plus select at least 2 science courses.
Plus select up to 6 introductory or advanced courses from any faculty (Science, Health and Education, Arts and Social Sciences or Business)
Course substitution: the GO (Global Opportunities) Program
As part of your USC program, you may apply to participate in the GO Program to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider
Program requirements and notes
- A maximum of 10 introductory (100 level) courses must be chosen, including the core courses.
- A minimum of 14 advanced (200 and 300 level) courses must be chosen, 5 of which must be 300 level science courses.
- Refer to related policies, rules, plans and procedures.
- Refer to explanation of terms.
- International students need to refer to the University's English language proficiency requirements.
- Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa.
- Refer to the recommended enrolment patterns. For previous recommended enrolment patterns refer to the relevant archived Student Handbook.
- 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.
Enquiries
Faculty of Science, Health and Education
Tel: +61 7 5430 2869
Email: sheinfo@usc.edu.au