Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre

Bachelor of Science
013001
Sciences
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 […]
Full time Part time
Course Fee
CSP/$10861 (1st year contribution)
Start Date
UniSC - University of the Sunshine Coast - Sunshine Coast
Course outline

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 Biology, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Ecology, Mathematics, Agriculture and Aquaculture, Genetics, Microbiology and Sustainability.

In this program you will graduate with depth and breadth of scientific knowledge and gain a strong foundation in cell biology, chemistry, biodiversity and ecology, and research methods. You can choose additional introductory courses in mathematics for those interested in specialisation. You’ll learn in specialised labs and gain hands-on experience during field studies, preparing you for work in professional scientific settings. For more information, visit Bachelor of Science at UniSC – University of the Sunshine Coast.

Majors

Biology; biotechnology; chemistry; ecology; mathematics.

Other requirements

The Inherent Academic Requirements of a program are those fundamental skills, capabilities and knowledge that students must be able to demonstrate in order to achieve the essential learning outcomes of the program, while maintaining the academic integrity of that program. For information, visit Inherent Academic Requirements on the UniSC – University of the Sunshine Coast website.

Admissions Criteria

For additional information about the admissions criteria for UniSC – University of the Sunshine Coast and for this course, refer to UniSC – University of the Sunshine Coast’s website.

Prerequisites

Completion of Year 12 or attained age 17 years

Recommended study
English; Mathematical Methods or Specialist Mathematics; at least one of the sciences (preferably Chemistry)
Minimum Selection thresholds (ATAR/Selection Rank) for semester/trimester/term 1, 2024
ATAR/Selection Rank profile for those offered places wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR/Selection Rank for semester/trimester/term 1, 2024

For more information about the ATAR/Selection Rank profile, please visit ATAR/Selection Rank profile explained.

ATAR/Selection Rank excluding adjustment factors

79.70

ATAR/Selection Rank including adjustment factors

83.70

ATAR/Selection Rank excluding adjustment factors

73.50

ATAR/Selection Rank including adjustment factors

79.25

ATAR/Selection Rank excluding adjustment factors

53.20

ATAR/Selection Rank including adjustment factors

55.20

Excluding: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made, excluding adjustment factors.
Including: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made including any adjustment factors that may have been applied.

Student Profile by Applicant background for semester/trimester/term 1, 2024

For more information about the Student profile, please visit Student profile explained.

Number of students

8

Percentage of all students

34.8%

Number of students

<5*

Percentage of all students

<5*

Number of students

5

Percentage of all students

21.7%

Number of students

<5*

Percentage of all students

<5*

Number of students

0

Percentage of all students

0.0%

Number of students

5

Percentage of all students

21.7%

Number of students

<5*

Percentage of all students

<5*

All students

Number of students

23

Percentage of all students

100%

Notes

* “<5" – the number of students is less than 5

Career opportunities

Depending on major chosen: research and education, waste and pollution control, biotechnology, environmental protection.

A Student Holding A Binder
QTAC Remind Me Logo

Get bite-size guidance from QTAC on how to apply!

QTAC Remind Me is our free service helping you along your tertiary education journey. We’ll send you short and helpful reminders around key dates and application information as you prepare to study. Sign up today!

We respect and value your privacy. We’ll never spam or share your details.

Search

Search All Of

Search
QTAC Remind Me Logo
QTAC Remind Me Form