Required courses (5) 60 units

SCI100 Cell Diversity
SCI102 Biodiversity and Ecology
SCI105 Introductory Chemistry
SCI110 Science Research Methods
SCI113 Discovering Science

Required courses from a specified list (1) 12 units

Select a total of 12 units from:

ANM203 Statistics with Teeth: Understanding Ecological Data
SCI202 Advanced Research Methods and Statistics

Required courses from a specified list (1) 12 units

ENS330 K'gari Field Studies
ENS333 Special Field Studies Topic
SCI302 Analytical Sciences
SRP301 Special Research Project
WPL310 Workplace Learning I

Major 96 units

Select 1 major from:

Biology
Biotechnology
Chemistry
Ecology
Mathematics

Minor 48 units

Select 1 minor from:

Agriculture and Aquaculture
Biology
Biochemistry
Biotechnology
Chemistry
Genetics
Mathematics
Microbiology
Sustainability

Elective courses (5) 60 units

Select 60 units from the undergraduate elective course options.

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

In order to graduate you must:

• Successful completion of 288 units.
  • If there is overlap between courses in majors and minors and/or required courses, students must select courses from the undergraduate elective course options to meet the total program unit value.
• Complete no more than 10 introductory level (100 coded) courses
• Not all study components and / or combinations of study components included in this program may be able to be completed in the minimum duration.
• The following study sequences are available for Semester 1 commencement only
  • Chemistry Major combined with the Mathematics Minor
  • Chemistry Major combined with the Biotechnology Minor 

Students who wish to complete the study sequence above commencing in Semester 2 should contact the course coordinator for approval.

• The following combinations of majors / minors are not available:

  • Ecology Major combined with Agriculture and Aquaculture Minor.

• The following applies to specific major or minor sequences 

  • Students undertaking an Agriculture and Aquaculture Minor will be required to use 1 elective course (12 units) to complete ENS103.

  • Students undertaking a Biotechnology Minor will be required to use 2 elective courses (24 units) to complete (LFS252 or SCI212 or BIM202) and (MBT263 or LFS261).

  • Students undertaking a Mathematics Minor will be required to use 2 elective courses (24 units) to complete MTH103 and MTH104.

• 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.

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 UniSC 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.

Prospective students must consider the Inherent Academic Requirements before applying to study this program.

Refer to Science programs - Inherent Academic Requirements

UniSC strongly supports the rights of all people to pursue studies. The University embraces diversity and endeavours to accommodate all students.

What are Inherent Academic Requirements (IARs)?

The IARs of a program are those fundamental skills, capabilities and knowledge that students must be able to demonstrate in order to achieve the essential learning outcomes of the program, while maintaining the academic integrity of that program.

Students with a disability or chronic health condition may be able to have reasonable adjustments made to enable them to meet these requirements.

UniSC is committed to making reasonable adjustments to teaching and learning, assessment, placement and other activities to enable students to participate in their program.

Reasonable adjustments must not fundamentally change the nature of the IAR.

Consideration is given to a student's cultural and religious background/beliefs, which may impact on participation in their program or course. For further information contact Student Support.

Why are Inherent Academic Requirements (IARs) important?

IARs ensure the academic integrity of a program is maintained and preserves the University's learning, assessment and accreditation processes. They must be met by all students.

How does this affect you?

To successfully complete a program at UniSC, you need to be able to meet all the Inherent Academic Requirements.

If you are applying for a program, you should read the IAR statement carefully to ensure you are able to meet them.

If you have a disability or chronic health condition, contact a UniSC Disability Advisor to talk about the adjustments that may be put in place so you can meet the requirements.