Not offered in 2019
To be read in conjunction with the program of study requirements for the Bachelor of Science (Specialisations).
The Bachelor of Science (Science Policy and Communication) is a 108 unit program comprising coursework offered by the Science21 in collaboration with the College of Science and Engineering.
The minimum requirements for consideration for entry to all undergraduate courses are specified in detail in the University Entry Requirements.
There are no formal prerequisites for the specialisation in Science Policy and Communication but a knowledge in any one Science area recognised by the SACE Board (particularly Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or Biology) to SACE Stage 2, would be an advantage.
This program of study aims to develop a range of transferable research, analytical and communication skills including the capacity to:
On completion of the course, graduates will be able to:
To qualify for the Bachelor of Science (Science Policy and Communication) a student must complete 108 units, with a grade of P or NGP or better in each topic, according to the program of study detailed below.
No more than 45 units of First Year level topics may be included in the 108 units for the degree.
Elective topics to complete 108 units may be selected from any offered within the University or, with approval from the College of Science and Engineering, from outside the University, provided any course and prerequisite requirements are met.
Not all topics are necessarily available in a given year.
36 units comprising:
SPOC1701 The Nature of Science I (4.5 units)
SPOC1702 The Science of Communicating Science (4.5 units)
Plus one of
MATH1121 Mathematics 1A (4.5 units)
MATH1701 Mathematics Fundamentals A (4.5 units)
Plus required first year topics from any one of the Majors listed below#
Elective topics from across the University where entry requirements are met to make a total of 36 units.
36 units comprising:
SPOC2701 The Nature of Science II (4.5 units)
SPOC2702 Science and Influence (4.5 units)
18 units of required second year topics from any one of the Majors listed below#
9 units of elective topics from across the University where entry requirements are met.
36 units comprising:
SPOC3701 Science and Decisions (4.5 units)
Plus one of:
SPOC3702 Science Narratives (4.5 units)
SPOC3711 Science Policy in Industry (4.5 units)
SPOC3712 Engaging and Influencing Non-Scientists (4.5 units)
Plus 18 units of required third year topics from any one of the Majors listed below#
9 units of elective topics from across the University where entry requirements are met*.
*Students are encouraged to enrol in STEM3001 Science Connect (4.5 units) as a third-year elective.
#Note that whichever Major is chosen in first year must be followed at second and third year.
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. Refer to Bachelor of Sciences (Honours).
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