Combine critical thinking and an eye for detail with this focused double degree.
Graduate after five years with two degrees and gain practical legal and scientific skills. You’ll have the flexibility to choose from a range of science majors such as biology, biomedical science, biotechnology, chemistry, clinical measurement, environmental science, geography, health promotion, mathematics, public health and sustainability.
- * It is recommended that students planning to study part-time apply for the Bachelor of Laws rather than a double degree.
Graduate after five years with two degrees and gain practical legal and scientific skills. You’ll have the flexibility to choose from a range of science majors such as biology, biomedical science, biotechnology, chemistry, clinical measurement, environmental science, geography, health promotion, mathematics, public health and sustainability.
The Law program covers all academic courses required for admission as a legal practitioner in Australia. Gain practical experience in USC’s Law Clinic and mock court. From first year, you’ll work with local legal practitioners at the Suncoast Community Legal Service assisting real clients with their legal problems.
This diverse double degree is designed to nurture your problem-solving and analytical skills and rewards attention to detail. If you have a passion for science and aspire to a career outside the laboratory, open up opportunities to work as a legal practitioner, patent attorney, scientist or government legal officer.
Majors
Refer to Bachelor of Science
Career opportunities
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
USC Law School courses
Introductory courses (5)
COR109 Working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples
LAW101 Working With Children, Youth and Families
LAW102 Ethics, Law and the Helping Professions
LAW103 Disability: Culture, Community and Change
LAW104 Community Development and Social Action
Advanced courses (20)
14 required courses:
LAW201 Human Services Placement 2
LAW202 Context Responsive Social Work Practice
LAW203 Professional Internship
LAW204 Independent Study
LAW205 Research in Health Care
LAW206 Qualitative Research: Approaches and Practice
LAW301 Simulation in Practice Education
LAW302 Responding in the Emergency Context
LAW303 Global Emergency Issues
LAW304 Assessment in Mental Health
LAW401 Advanced Health Assessment
LAW402 Quantitative Research Methods
LAW403 Research Project A
LAW404 Research Project B
PLUS select 6 elective courses from:
LAW305 Research Project C
LAW306 Research Project F
LAW307 Communication and Thought
LAW308 Foundations of Australian Law A
LAW309 Foundations of Australian Law B
LAW310 Criminal Law and Procedure A
LAW311 Criminal Law and Procedure B
LAW312 Torts A
LAW313 Torts B
LAW314 Contracts A
LAW315 Contracts B
LAW316 Property A
LAW405 Property B
LAW406 Constitutional Law
LAW407 Equity & Trusts
LAW408 Corporations and Partnership Law
LAW409 Civil Procedure
LAW410 Administrative Law
LAW411 Professional Conduct
LAW412 Evidence
LAW413 Regulation
Please note: 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 Leaders.
Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering courses
Introductory courses (7)
LFS100 Family Law
SCI105 Employment Law
SCI110 Commercial Law
PLUS select 1 course from:
MTH100 Succession
MTH102 Health Law
PLUS select 1 course from:
SET111 Children & the Law
OR select 1 introductory level (100 coded) course from the Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering.
PLUS select 2 courses from:
LFS112 Law Clinic
LFS122 Competition Law
SCI102 Building & Construction Law
SCI107 Mining & Resources Law
SUS101 Indigenous Legal Issues
OR select 2 introductory level (100 coded) course from the Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering.
Major courses (8)
Select an 8 course major from the Science and Health Major study area
Total units: 480
Recommended study sequences
- Animal Ecology Major Study Plan
- Biology Major Study Plan
- Biomedical Science Major Study Plan
- Biotechnology Major Study Plan
- Chemistry Major Study Plan
- Clinical Measurements Major Study Plan
- Environmental Science Major Study Plan
- Geography Major Study Plan
- Mathematics Major Study Plan
- Public Health Major Study Plan
- Sustainability Major Study Plan
Program requirements and notes
Program requirements
In order to graduate you must:
- Complete 5 introductory level (100 coded) required law courses including COR109
- Complete 14 advanced level (200/300/400 coded) required law courses
- Complete 6 law elective courses
- Complete 7 introductory level (100 coded) required science courses
- Complete 8 required courses towards your science major
- Complete no more than 15 introductory level (100 coded) courses in total, including the core course
Program notes
- Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses).
- 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.
- As part of your USC program, you may apply to Study Overseas to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider. It is advisable to contact your Program Advisor to discuss timing and course issues.
- When enrolling, refer to the Study Plan.
- 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 Leaders.