- Develop knowledge in general science with appeal in a range of employment sectors
- Choose a major from nine specialisations to develop skills in a specific area of interest
- Complete an additional year of study to earn honours
Program summary
Program title: Bachelor of Science
Award abbreviation: BSc
QTAC code: 013001
OP/Rank for 2012 entry: OP-18 / Rank-63
Duration: 3 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Commence: Semester 1 or Semester 2
Study mode: on campus
Recommended prior study: English; Maths A, B or C; and at least one of the sciences, preferably Chemistry
Fee type 2012: Commonwealth supported places, fee paying places, international fee-paying places
Total units: 288
USC program code: SC301
CRICOS code: 022804D. Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student Visa.
The Bachelor of Science develops skills applicable to many areas of employment and provides you with a general education on which to build a lifetime career.
In this program you gain a strong grounding in generic science, while having the flexibility to design a degree to suit your needs. You choose courses from within the Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering, or incorporate multi-disciplinary studies from the Faculty of Arts and Business. You take common first-year courses in foundation science including biology, chemistry, environment and health, biodiversity, research design and data analysis, and physics. Advanced-level studies can include courses from any of the majors / minors offered by the faculty.
Majors
Science and health majors: biomedical science; biotechnology; clinical measurement; environmental science; geography; health promotion; public health; sport and exercise science; sustainability.
Career opportunities
Depending on the major chosen, research and education, waste and pollution control, medical marketing, environmental education and health, sport and exercise research, biotechnology, environmental protection, community health.
Professional recognition
Students and graduates may become members / associate members of various Australian professional bodies depending on their study specialisations.
Enquiries
- Contact Student Administration for application and admission information
- Contact the Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering for program advice
Program requirements
In order to graduate you must:
- Complete no more than 10 introductory (100 level) courses, including the core courses.
- Complete a minimum of 14 advanced (200 and 300 level) courses, 5 of which must be 300 level science courses.
- Complete no more than 6 courses from the Faculty of Arts and Business.
- Select and complete a Major from the Science and Health Major study area.
- Register your selected Major with Student Administration.
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.
- 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 participate in the Global Opportunities (GO) Program 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.
Program structure
Core courses
Select 2 core courses from:
COR109 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
COR110 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
COR111 Cell Biology
Introductory required courses
4 required courses:
LFS100 Introduction to Mathematics
MTH101 Chemistry
SCI105 Science Research Methods
SCI110 Foundations of Sustainability
2 elective courses:
Select 2 elective courses from:
LFS112 Human Physiology
LFS122 Human Anatomy
SCI102 Biodiversity and Ecology
SCI107 Physics
SUS101 Communication and Thought
OR select 2 elective 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:
- Two (2) must be advanced (200/300 coded courses) level science courses.
- Six (6) elective courses of which four (4) must be advanced (200/300 coded) courses from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).
Study Plan
The Bachelor of Science Study Plan is for students commencing in the current semester.
Year 1
- Two (2) core courses:
2 core courses should be studied in Semester 2 - Four (4) required courses:
SCI110 should be studied in Semester 1 - Two (2) introductory electives from the Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering:
Elective courses should be studied in Semester 2 (Note: SUS101 is a Semester 1 course if you
choose it as one of your introductory electives it should be undertaken in Semester 1 of Year 2)
Core courses (2)
Select 2 core courses from:
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| COR109 Ethical Practice in the Helping Professions | |||
| COR110 Community Development and Social Action | |||
| COR111 Complexity and Social Work: Group-Based Approaches |
Required courses (4)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| LFS100 An Introduction to Australian and Comparative Politics | |||
| MTH101 Indigenous Australia and the State | |||
| SCI105 Social Research | |||
| SCI110 Understanding Society: An Introduction to Social Theory |
Elective courses (2)
Select 2 elective courses from:
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUS101 Understanding Cultural Diversity | |||
| LFS112 Gender and Culture | |||
| LFS122 | |||
| SCI102 | |||
| SCI107 Communication and Thought |
OR select 2 elective introductory courses from the Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering
Year 2
Major courses (4)
Select 4 courses from your chosen Science and Health Major study area
Elective courses (4)
Select 2 advanced (200/300 coded courses) level science courses.
Select 2 elective courses from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).
Year 3
Major courses (4)
Select 4 courses from your chosen Science and Health Major study area
Elective courses (4)
Select 4 x 200/300 coded elective courses from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).