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Bachelor of Science

Challenge your thinking and learn something new almost every day.

Discover the endless opportunities a career in science offers you. This degree is designed to give you the flexibility to focus on the areas of science that interest you most.

Study location
  • Sippy Downs
Refer to the program footnotes
CRICOS code
022804D
Commence
Semester 1 or Semester 2
Program length (full-time)
3 years
Semester tuition fee 2016
A$11,800
Estimated total tuition fee *
A$70,800
Footnotes
  • 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 2025 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.
  • *Only first-year courses are offered at Gympie. The remainder of the degree is completed at Sippy Downs
Study locations QTAC code
  • Sunshine Coast 013001
  • Gympie * 016111
Refer to the program footnotes
Minimum selection threshold
OP - 18 Rank - 62
UniSC program code
SC301
Commence
Semester 1 or Semester 2
Duration
3 years full time or equivalent part time
Recommended prior study
English; Maths A, B or C; at least one science subject (preferably Chemistry)
Fee type 2016
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Total units
288
Footnotes
  • *Only first-year courses are offered at Gympie. The remainder of the degree is completed at Sippy Downs

Discover the endless opportunities a career in science offers you. This degree is designed to give you the flexibility to focus on the areas of science that interest you most.

In your first year you’ll gain a strong foundation in cell biology, chemistry, biodiversity and ecology, science research methods and introductory mathematics. After you decide where you want your science degree to take you, choose a major (or two) from a wide range of science and health areas.

You’ll learn practical scientific skills and gain hands-on experience in our fully equipped laboratories. There are excellent opportunities to further your studies and undertake rewarding research to make a real difference in our world.

Majors

Science and health majors: Animal ecology; biology; biomedical science; biotechnology; chemistry; environmental science; geography; health promotion; mathematics; public health; sustainability.

Career opportunities

Depending on major chosen: research and education, waste and pollution control, medical marketing, environmental education and health, biotechnology, environmental protection, community health.

Membership

Eligibility for memberships depends on areas of specialisation.

Program structure

For students commencing in the current semester. All other students please refer to previous handbooks.
Introductory courses (8)

6 required courses:

COR109 Law Honours Thesis
LFS100 Communication and Thought
SCI105 Cell Biology
SCI110 Chemistry

Plus select (1) course from either :

MTH100 Science Research Methods OR
MTH102 Introduction to Mathematics

Plus select  (1) course from either:

SET111 Mathematics Foundations
OR one introductory course from the Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering

Plus 2 electives from:

LFS112 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
LFS122 Human Physiology
SCI102 Human Anatomy
SCI107 Biodiversity and Ecology
SUS101 Physics

OR 2 introductory courses from the Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering

Major courses

8 course Major:

Select an 8 course Major from the  Science and Health Major study area

Elective courses

8 elective courses:

Select eight (8) elective courses of which six (6) must be advanced (200/300 coded) courses from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).

Note: Not all USC courses are available on every USC campus.

Total units: 288

Program requirements and notes

Program requirements

In order to graduate you must:

  • Complete no more than 10 introductory (100 coded) courses, including COR109 .
  • Complete a minimum of 14 advanced (200 and 300 coded) courses.
  • Select and complete a Major from the Science and Health Major study area.
  • Register your selected Major with your Faculty.
Program notes
  • MTH100 does not assume you have successfully completed Years 11-12 Mathematics B (or equivalent). MTH100 does not meet the prerequisite necessary to enrol in advanced level mathematics courses. Should you wish to proceed to 200 or 300 coded mathematics courses, you would first need to successfully complete MTH100 and then MTH102 .
  • MTH102 assumes you have successfully completed Years 11-12 Mathematics B (or equivalent). Note that MTH102 is a prerequisite for advanced level (200 and 300 coded) mathematics courses.
  • 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.
  • Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa.
  • 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.