Bachelor of Science - 014801

Bachelor of Science

014801

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/$12192 (1st year contribution)

UniSC - University of the Sunshine Coast - Moreton Bay

Start Date

Mar 2026

Jul 2026

Duration

3 years Full time or 6 years Part time

Offer Rounds

15 Jan 2026, 4 Jun 2026

Overview Admissions Criteria Student Profile Career Possibilities

Course outline

This degree is designed to provide flexibility, while preparing students for a variety of work opportunities. Students will develop specialist skills through their choice of majors and minors in Biology, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Ecology, Mathematics, Agriculture and Aquaculture, Genetics, Microbiology and Sustainability.

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

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, 2025

ATAR/Selection Rank profile for those offered places wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR/Selection Rank for semester/trimester/term 1, 2025

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

ATAR/Selection Rank excluding adjustment factors

76.75

ATAR/Selection Rank including adjustment factors

82.75

ATAR/Selection Rank excluding adjustment factors

58.20

ATAR/Selection Rank including adjustment factors

64.15

ATAR/Selection Rank excluding adjustment factors

51.70

ATAR/Selection Rank including adjustment factors

57.70

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, 2025

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

Number of students

<5*

Percentage of all students

<5*

Number of students

<5*

Percentage of all students

<5*

Number of students

<5*

Percentage of all students

<5*

Recent secondary education admitted solely on the basis of ATAR/Rank Admitted where both ATAR/Rank and additional criteria were considered Admitted on the basis of other criteria only and ATAR/Rank was not a factor

Number of students

Percentage of all students

45.5%

Number of students

Percentage of all students

0.0%

Number of students

<5*

Percentage of all students

<5*

Number of students

Percentage of all students

0.0%

All students

Number of students

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.

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