Bachelor of Science
Discover the endless opportunities a career in science offers you, while improving our understanding of the universe. This degree is designed to provide flexibility, while preparing you for a variety of work opportunities.
Develop specialist skills through your choice of majors and minors.
In this program you will:
- Graduate with depth and breadth of scientific knowledge
- Gain a strong foundation in cell biology, chemistry, biodiversity and ecology, and research methods
- Choose additional introductory courses in mathematics for those interested in specialisation
- Learn in specialised labs and gain hands-on experience during field studies, preparing you for work in professional scientific settings
Location
CRICOS code
Entry threshold
ATAR/RankDuration
Full-time or equivalent part-time Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.Indicative fees
Indicative 2025 fees (A$)
CSP Annual fee / Estimated total feeQTAC code
Start
- Semester 1
- Semester 2
- Semester 1
- Semester 2
- Start
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- Semester 1
- Semester 2
- Semester 1
- Semester 2
- Delivery mode
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- Blended Learning
- Total courses
- 24
- Total units
- 288
- Duration
- 3 years 3 years
- CRICOS code
- 022804D
- UniSC program code
- SC301
Required courses (7) 84 units
LFS100 Social Justice, Welfare and the State
SCI102 Cell Biology
SCI105 Biodiversity and Ecology
SCI110 Introductory Chemistry
SCI113 Science Research Methods
PLUS select 1 course (12 units) from:
SCI202 Discovering Science
ANM203 Advanced Research Methods and Statistics
PLUS select 1 course (12 units) from:
ENS330 Statistics with Teeth: Understanding Ecological Data
ENS333 K'gari-Fraser Island Field Studies
SRP301 Special Field Studies Topic
WPL310 Special Research Project
SCI302 Workplace Learning I
Major and minor courses (12) 144 units ^
Select 12 course (144 units) towards 1 major and 1 minor
Majors
Minors
- Agriculture and Aquaculture
- Biology
- Biochemistry
- Biotechnology
- Chemistry
- Genetics
- Mathematics
- Microbiology
- Sustainability
^ With the approval of the Program Coordinator, students may replace a specified major or minor with a study component deemed to be equivalent commenced or completed at another university or comparable tertiary institution.
Elective courses (5) 60 units
Select 5 elective courses (60 units) from the undergraduate elective course options.
*The number of elective courses may vary depending on the major/minor combinations chosen
Note: Program structures are subject to change. Not all USC courses are available on every USC campus.
Entry requirements
For entry into most USC undergraduate degree programs, you need to have completed a minimum level of education similar to successful completion of Australian Year 12 with good grades.
Further studies, for example, a semester or more at college or university, can also be considered for entry and may give you credit transfer towards a degree.
Some examples of upper secondary qualifications and a guide to the minimum grades that USC will consider are listed here. These are minimum requirements and do not guarantee entry. Some programs may require higher grades. Alternative qualifications may also be considered on a case by case basis.
If your qualification (grouped by country) is not listed, send the qualification transcripts with your application form to the International Office for assessment.
English language requirements
You will also need to meet the English language requirements for this program. If you do not meet the minimum requirements, you may be able to enrol in our English Language Programs to reach the required level for most of UniSC’s programs (exceptions apply to non-standard English requirement programs).
Minimum entry threshold
Applicants must meet the minimum ATAR/Rank.
| Location | ATAR/Rank |
|---|---|
| Sunshine Coast | 50.00 |
| Moreton Bay | 50.00 |
- Recommended prior study
- English; Maths Methods or Specialist Maths ; and at least one science subject (preferably Chemistry)
Program requirements
In order to graduate you must:
- Successfully complete 288 units as outlined in the Program Structure
- Complete no more than 10 introductory level (100 coded) courses
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
- Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa
- Refer to the Managing your progression page for help in understanding your program structure, reviewing your progress and planning remaining courses.
- CSP estimate
- A$8,016
- Annual tuition fee (A$, 2025)
- A$28,000
- Estimated total tuition fee (A$, 2025)
- A$84,000