Where law and science intertwine.
Combine law with science in this double degree, making yourself valuable to legal teams when it comes to cases that involve scientific evidence such as crime scenes or patent issues. This diverse double degree is designed to nurture your problem-solving and analytical skills and rewards attention to detail. You’ll spend plenty of time in the laboratory as part of the science degree, with the rest of the time spent learning from qualified lawyers working in the legal field. Law Honours is available, usually without extending the time required to complete your degree
- 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 2024 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.
- ^It is recommended that students planning to study part-time apply for the Bachelor of Laws rather than a double degree.
- ^It is recommended that students planning to study part-time apply for the Bachelor of Laws rather than a double degree.
Combine law with science in this double degree, making yourself valuable to legal teams when it comes to cases that involve scientific evidence such as crime scenes or patent issues. This diverse double degree is designed to nurture your problem-solving and analytical skills and rewards attention to detail. You’ll spend plenty of time in the laboratory as part of the science degree, with the rest of the time spent learning from qualified lawyers working in the legal field. Law Honours is available, usually without extending the time required to complete your degree
In this program you will:
- Research answers to legal problems, prepare advice, present legal argument, observe court proceedings, and take part in simulated court presentations in our new Moot Court venue
- Develop your skills by working with legal service clients under legal supervision in law practice
- Major in a science area such as biology, biotechnology, chemistry, ecology or mathematics
- Work in laboratories to run tests and conduct experiments
Majors
Science majors: Biology; Biotechnology; Chemistry; Ecology; Mathematics.
Career opportunities
This double degree program develops skills applicable to many areas of employment including as a solicitor, barrister, patent attorney, government legal officer, scientist or others depending on the science major studied.
Registration
The degree is an approved academic qualification for admission to the legal profession. Graduates must undertake a further period of practical legal training before being admitted as a legal practitioner.
Program structure
Law courses
Introductory courses (5) 60 units
COR109 Neonatal and Infant Health*
LAW101 Perinatal and Infant Mental Health
LAW102 Life Crisis
LAW103 Preparation for Practice 3
LAW104 Contexts of Practice: Complex Care
Developing and Graduate courses (20) 240 units
LAW201 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health and Cultural Safety
LAW202 Nursing Practice 3
LAW203 Contexts of Practice: Mental Health Care
LAW204 Preparation for Practice 4
LAW205 Leadership in Clinical Practice
LAW206 Nursing Practice 4
LAW301 Nursing Internship
LAW302 Anatomy and Physiology
LAW303 Professional Health Communication
LAW304 Introductory Bioscience
LAW401 Contexts of practice: child, youth and family
LAW402 Contexts of Practice: The Older Person and Family
LAW403 Practice Foundations
LAW404 Preparation for Practice 1
PLUS select 6 LAW elective courses (72 units) from:
Not all electives are offered every year. For a list of current Law elective courses click HERE.
LAW307 Nursing Practice 1
LAW310 Health Care and the Professions
LAW311 Research Foundations for Health Practice
LAW312 Health, Law and Ethics
LAW313 Preparation for Practice 2
LAW315 Nursing Practice 2
LAW318 Drug Therapy
LAW405 Contexts of Practice: Health Alteration
LAW406 End of Life Care
LAW407 Preparation for Practice 3
LAW408 Nursing Practice 3
LAW409 Contexts of Practice: Mental Health Care
LAW410 Nursing Internship
LAW411 Leadership in Clinical Practice
LAW412 Preparation for Practice 4
LAW414 Nursing Practice 4
LAW415 Contexts of Practice: Complex Care
LAW416 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health and Cultural Safety
LAW417 Neonatal and Infant Health
LAW418 Perinatal and Infant Mental Health
LAW419 Life Crisis
LAW420 Communication and Thought
LAW421 Foundations of Australian Law A
The following 2 elective courses (24 units) are only available to students who have been accepted into Honours in Law:
LAW440 Foundations of Australian Law B
LAW441 Criminal Law and Procedure A
Science courses
Introductory courses (5) 60 units
LFS100 Criminal Law and Procedure B
SCI102 Torts A
SCI105 Torts B
SCI110 Contracts A
SCI113 Contracts B
Developing and Graduate courses (2) 24 units
Select 1 course from:
SCI202 Property A
ANM203 Property B
PLUS select 1 course from:
ENS330 Constitutional Law
ENS333 Equity & Trusts
SRP301 Corporations Law
SCI302 Civil Procedure
WPL310 Administrative Law
Major courses (8) 96 units
Note: Program structures are subject to change. Not all USC courses are available on every USC campus.
Total units: 480
Recommended study sequences
Program requirements and notes
Program requirements
In order to graduate you must:
- Successfully complete 480 units as outlined in the Program Structure
- Complete no more than 16 introductory level (100 coded) courses (192 units) in total, including the core course
- For students wishing to complete Honours in Law, they must complete a minimum of 2 Law elective courses (24 units) at a 400 coded level
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
- Semester offerings for Law elective courses are subject to change and are dependent on student demand. For more information on elective availability please contact your Program Coordinator
- Honours in Law available for high performing students
- Refer to the Managing your progression page for help in understanding your program structure, reviewing your progress and planning remaining courses.