The Bachelor of Science requires three years of full-time study (or the equivalent part-time) and the honours program an additional year (or equivalent part-time). The course is offered by the College of Science and Engineering.
The course is structured around coherent programs of study from First Year to Third Year, leading to a recognised major in a science discipline.
Admission to an honours program may be offered to a student who meets certain academic criteria and subject to the College being able to provide appropriate resources and staff to supervise the program of study.
Students who commenced prior to 2017 should refer to the previous course rule.
The minimum requirements for consideration for entry to all undergraduate courses are specified in detail in the University Entry Requirements.
The course has been developed with reference to the Science Threshold Learning Outcomes published by the Office of Teaching and Learning. The course aims to provide students with a broad-based foundation in science together with the ability to acquire extensive subject knowledge in one or more science disciplines. It also aims to develop a range of transferable research, analytical and communication skills including the capacity to:
The course provides the foundations that will underpin ongoing professional development, preparing graduates for further study in a science or non-science related discipline or for a career in a science related field or in other areas where the range of skills and knowledge acquired is needed or desirable.
On completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Demonstrate a coherent understanding of science by:
2. Exhibit depth and breadth of scientific knowledge by:
3. Critically analyse and solve scientific problems by:
4. Be effective communicators of science by:
5. Be accountable for their own learning and scientific work by:
To qualify for the Bachelor of Science, a student must complete 108 units with a grade of P or NGP or better in each topic including one science major.
No more than 45 units of First Year level topics^ may be included in the 108 units for the degree.
^ Topics designated 'any year' or with no year level specified are regarded as First Year level topics.
36 units comprising:
COMS1001 Academic and Professional Communication (4.5 units)†
SPOC1701 The Nature of Science (4.5 units)
First year topics as defined in the Major* (to include at least one numeracy topic as defined in the major)
First year Science electives to 27 units**
Electives from across the University for which the prerequisites are met, to take the first year total to 36 units
36 units comprising:
18 units as defined in the Major*
9 units of Science electives at 2000 or above**
9 units of electives from across the University where prerequisites are met
36 units comprising:
STEM3001 Science Connect (4.5 units)
18 units as defined in the Major*
9 units of Science electives at 2000 or above**#
4.5 units of electives from across the University where prerequisites are met
*Students choose one Major at first year and follow the same Major at second and third year
† Under certain conditions the core topic COMS1001 may be replaced with an alternative topic. See COMS1001 for further details.
**Science electives are defined as any BIOL, BIOD, BTEC, CHEM, COMP, CTEC, DSGN, EASC, ENGR, ENVS, FACH, GEOG, MATH, NANO, PHYS, SERC, SPOC, STAT or STEM topics for which the prerequisites are met.
Admission to a 1 year (36 unit) Bachelor of Science honours program may be offered to a student who meets certain academic criteria and subject to the College being able to provide appropriate resources and staff to supervise the program of study. Refer to Bachelor of Science (Honours).
The Bachelor of Science may also be studied in a combined degree program with:
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