3 years Full time or 6 years Part time
Constant technological disruption and new discoveries in science influence every aspect of life, meaning there has never been a better time to safeguard future careers with scientific knowledge and practical skills. With 17 majors to choose from, the Bachelor of Science is flexibly delivered by experts in research and teaching. Students tailor their degree towards generalist or specialist science, while developing a broad scientific base and refining abilities in critical analysis and complex problem solving. The majors span the pure and applied sciences, with specialisation available in traditional disciplines and emerging fields.
The Bachelor of Science provides students with a choice of 17 majors, with the opportunity to complete a second major or a complementary minor in communications, business or statistics. Students come from academically diverse backgrounds and go on to become active contributors in industry, education, government and research.
Students learn with industry leaders. UNE’s research in many areas of science has been rated above world average, with agricultural and veterinary science, environmental, and mathematical science rated well above world standard by the Australian Research Council’s most recent Excellence in Research for Australia report. UNE researchers are internationally renowned and collaborations with industry and government produce research of national and international significance.
The hands-on approach and small class sizes encourage and nurture creativity in a supportive, inquiry-rich learning environment, allowing students to build confidence, knowledge and skills through active engagement with peers and academic staff. The Bachelor of Science gives students the freedom to choose their direction and develop skills in communication and complex problem solving.
For more course information, visit UNE’s Course Handbook. It is recommended that students who have not completed the assumed knowledge or recommended study consider including the Bachelor of Scientific Studies in their preferences. Refer to separate entry for Bachelor of Scientific Studies.
University of New England
Animal science and veterinary studies; applied physics; archaeology; biodiversity; biological science; botany; chemistry; data science; forensic science; genetics; geography; geoscience; mathematics; medicinal chemistry; neuroscience; paleobiology; statistics; zoology. Minors: business; communications; statistics.
For additional information about the admissions criteria for the University of New England and for this course, refer to UNE’s website.
Completion of Year 12 or attained age 17 years
Any 2 units of Mathematics studied at a Year 12 level
For more information about the ATAR/Selection Rank profile, please visit ATAR/Selection Rank profile explained.
ATAR/Selection Rank excluding adjustment factors
97.15
ATAR/Selection Rank including adjustment factors
97.15
ATAR/Selection Rank excluding adjustment factors
70.85
ATAR/Selection Rank including adjustment factors
70.85
ATAR/Selection Rank excluding adjustment factors
59.45
ATAR/Selection Rank including adjustment factors
66.55
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.
For more information about the Student profile, please visit Student profile explained.
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27
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64
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The Bachelor of Science equips students with in-demand skills and provides a diverse range of exciting career opportunities in industry, government, business, teaching and research.
Career opportunities include: medical scientist or laboratory technician, research scientist with government agencies such as CSIRO and ANSTO, environmental protection field officer, resource and land management, pharmaceutical research and development, teaching and education (via the Master of Teaching (Secondary Science) or Master of Teaching (Primary), or the Bachelor of Education (Secondary Science) as a route to teacher registration), sustainable agricultural production.
Research and postgraduate study, Masters or PhD are other common pathways for graduates, particularly after the completion of a fourth year of study in Bachelor of Science (Honours).