Where law and science intertwine.
*This program is not currently open for application.
- 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.
- ^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.
*This program is not currently open for application.
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 (4) 48 units
Developing and Graduate courses (21) 252 units
14 required courses (168 units):
LAW201
LAW202
LAW203
LAW204
LAW205
LAW206
LAW301
LAW302
LAW303 Professional Experience: Individual Learner Needs
LAW304 Professional Experience: The Professional Teacher
LAW401 Teaching Junior Secondary English
LAW402 Teaching Senior Secondary English
LAW403 Teaching Junior Secondary Science 1
LAW404 Teaching Senior Secondary Science 1
PLUS select 7 LAW elective courses (84 units) from:
Not all electives are offered every year. For a list of current Law elective courses click HERE.
LAW307 Teaching Junior Secondary Geography
LAW310 Teaching Senior Secondary Geography
LAW311 Teaching Junior Secondary History
LAW312 Teaching Senior Secondary History
LAW313 Teaching Junior Secondary Mathematics
LAW315 Teaching Senior Secondary Mathematics
LAW318 Corporations Law
LAW405 Anatomy and Physiology
LAW406 Civil Procedure
LAW407 Administrative Law
LAW408 Professional Conduct
LAW409 Evidence
LAW410 Regulation
LAW411 Commercial Law
LAW412 Children & the Law
LAW414 Law Professional Practice
LAW415 Competition and Consumer Law
LAW416
LAW417 Employment Law
LAW418 Health Law
LAW419 Family Law
LAW420
LAW421
The following 2 elective courses (24 units) are only available to students who have been accepted into Honours in Law:
LAW440 Honours Research Methods, Design and Confirmation
LAW441 Law Honours Thesis
Science courses
Introductory courses (5) 60 units
LFS100 Cell Biology
SCI102 Biodiversity and Ecology
SCI105 Introductory Chemistry
SCI110 Science Research Methods
SCI113 Discovering Science
Developing and Graduate courses (2) 24 units
Select 1 course from:
SCI202 Advanced Research Methods and Statistics
ANM203 Statistics with Teeth: Understanding Ecological Data
PLUS select 1 course from:
ENS330 K'gari Field Studies
ENS333 Special Field Studies Topic
SRP301 Special Research Project
SCI302 Analytical Sciences
WPL310 Workplace Learning I
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.