To be read in conjunction with the requirements for the Bachelor of Science
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 knowledge of any one Science Area recognised by the SACE Board (particularly Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or Biology) to SACE Stage 2, would be an advantage.
The course has been designed to produce graduates with:
On successful completion of the course component, graduates should 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 following program of study.
No more than 45 units of First Year level topics may be included in the 108 units for the degree.
36 units comprising:
SPOC1701 The Nature of Science I (4.5 units)
SPOC1702 The Science of Communicating Science (4.5 units)
Plus either:
MATH1701 Mathematics Fundamentals A (4.5 units)
OR
MATH1121 Mathematics 1A (4.5units)
Plus required first year topics from any one of the following Science Majors, noting that the Major chosen at first year must be followed at second and third year:
Plus elective topics from across the University where entry requirements are met to take the total to 36 units.
36 units comprising:
SPOC2701 The Nature of Science II (4.5 units)
SPOC2702 Science and Influence (4.5 units)
Plus 18 units of required second year topics from the Science Major chosen at first year:
Plus 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 the Science Major chosen at first year:
Plus 9 units of elective topics from across the University where entry requirements are met.
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