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 The Primary Curriculum
COR110 Communication and Thought
COR111 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship

Introductory courses

4 required courses:
LFS100 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
MTH101 Cell Biology
SCI105 Introduction to Mathematics
SCI110 Chemistry
Plus select at least 2 courses from: #
LFS112 Science Research Methods
LFS122 Human Physiology
SCI102 Human Anatomy
SCI107 Biodiversity and Ecology
SUS101 Physics
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

1. A maximum of 10 introductory (100 level) courses must be chosen, including the core courses.
2. A minimum of 14 advanced (200 and 300 level) courses must be chosen, 5 of which must be 300 level science courses.
3. Refer to related policies, rules, plans and procedures.
4. Refer to explanation of terms.
5. International students need to refer to the University's English language proficiency requirements.
6. Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa.
7. Refer to the recommended enrolment patterns. For previous recommended enrolment patterns refer to the relevant archived Student Handbook.
8. 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

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