Fast-track your science studies with this accelerated double degree.
This program is designed for outstanding school leavers or students with excellent academic achievement in the Bachelor of Science and allows you to complete a double degree in three years.
This program is designed for outstanding school leavers or students with excellent academic achievement in the Bachelor of Science and allows you to complete a double degree in three years.
Our program is tailed to your needs by your very own senior academic mentor. Your mentor will introduce you to research, encourage you to carry out research projects, and help you refine your honours topic.
Choose from a wide range of majors, including biomedical science, biotechnology, environmental science, nutrition, and health promotion. If a career in research is for you, continue your studies with a higher degree by research.
Majors
Science and health majors: Animal ecology; biology; biomedical science; biotechnology; chemistry; clinical measurement; environmental science; geography; health promotion; mathematics; microbiology; public health; sustainability.
Career opportunities
Depending on the major chosen: research and education, waste and pollution control, medical marketing, environmental education, biotechnology, environmental protection, community health.
Membership
Eligibility for memberships depends on areas of specialisation.
Program structure
Bachelor of Science
Introductory courses (8)
5 required courses:
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| COR109 Tax and Estate Planning | |||
| LFS100 Financial Plan Construction | |||
| MTH102 Introduction to Sustainable Energy Systems | |||
| SCI105 Physics | |||
| SCI110 Fluids, Waves and Thermodynamics |
Plus select one (1) of the following courses:
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| SET111 Electronics and Electromagnetism |
OR one (1) introductory course from the Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering
Plus select at least 2 courses from: #
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| LFS112 Optics and Modern Physics | |||
| LFS122 Coastal and Marine Ecology | |||
| SCI102 Molecular Ecology | |||
| SCI107 Advanced Genetics | |||
| SUS101 Aquaculture |
OR
2 introductory courses from the Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering.
# some majors may require some of these courses.
Advanced courses
Select a major consisting of 8 courses from:
- Animal Ecology
- Biology
- Biomedical Science
- Biotechnology
- Chemistry
- Clinical Measurement
- Environmental Science
- Geography
- Health Promotion
- Mathematics
- Public Health
- Sustainability
PLUS select at least 2 science courses.
PLUS select up to 6 introductory or advanced courses from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).
It is recommended that students in the Deans Scholars Program undertake 48 units of Special Scholarship Projects (SRP) during their degree, under the advice of their mentor.
Bachelor of Science (Honours)
The Bachelor of Science (Honours) structure is usually as follows:
- a 24-unit coursework component (consisting of two 12-unit courses), and
- a 72-unit thesis component
Coursework component
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| RES401 Molecular Biology | |||
| ADR401 Microbiology |
Please note: In RES401 , students will be assessed on the submission of a research proposal and delivery of an oral presentation, in ADR401 students will be assessed on the submission of a literature review.
Thesis component
This is a research project conducted over the full year of enrolment. It comprises a traditional thesis or a manuscript accompanied by an exegesis, as described in guidelines provided to students at the beginning of their enrolment.
The nature and topic of the thesis is determined by the student's interests, the interests of potential supervisors and the availability of appropriate supervision.
The completed thesis is normally 15,000–25,000 words in length. The required length is determined by the precise nature of the research, in consultation with the supervisor and subject to the approval of the Executive Dean.