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Bachelor of Science

Program summary

QTAC code: 013001
OP/Rank for 2009 entry: OP-18 / Rank-64
Award abbreviation: BSc
Degree type: undergraduate
Mode of study: on campus
Duration: 3 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Fee type 2010: Commonwealth supported places, visiting non-award domestic places, international fee-paying places
Total units: 288 units (normally 24 courses)
Recommended prior study: English, Maths and one or more of the sciences, preferably Chemistry
Commence: Semester 1 or Semester 2
USC program code: SC301
CRICOS code: 022804D

Program overview

In the Bachelor of Science, you choose from a wide variety of specialisations to design a degree that suits your interests and career ambitions. You can undertake science-based studies entirely within the Faculty of Science, Health and Education, or incorporate courses from the faculties of Arts and Social Sciences and Business.

You will study first-year science courses in cell biology, chemistry, environment and health, biodiversity, anatomy, physiology, research methods, and physics, as well as two core University courses.

USC also offers the Bachelor of Science as a combined degree with other USC programs in arts, business and education. You can also apply to complete an additional year of study to earn a Bachelor of Science (Honours).

Career opportunities

Graduate’s specialist skills in major and minor areas of study will support employment in these fields. Alternatively, graduates may apply their general science knowledge to a wide variety of roles. Common areas include:

  • biomedical research/education
  • biotechnology
  • community health
  • environmental education/health/protection
  • medical marketing
  • sport and exercise research
  • sports promotion
  • waste and pollution control

Special features

  • program structure allows transfer between science degree programs in the first year
  • develops a broad knowledge that is applicable to a range of occupations

Program structure

Core courses

Select 2 courses from:
COR109 Business Events
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:

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 the Academic Rules.
  4. Refer to explanation of terms.
  5. Refer to the recommended enrolment patterns. For previous recommended enrolment patterns refer to the relevant archived Student Handbook.
  6. International students need to refer to the University's English language proficiency requirements.
  7. Only a full-time study option is available to international students.
  8. Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods including; namely essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests and examinations. Not all courses will necessarily include all methods.

Enquiries

How to apply

Faculty of Science, Health and Education
Tel: +61 7 5430 2869
Email: sheinfo@usc.edu.au

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