3 years Full time or 6 years Part time
Students gain broad scientific knowledge while building critical thinking, technical and communication skills. They begin with general science and non science courses before specialising in one of the wide range of science majors.
Students will gain practical experience in a range of laboratories, including wet, dry, clinical, and PC2/PC3 facilities, as well as animal diagnostic and training labs. They can tailor their study plan to suit their interests or career goals, with opportunities for fieldwork, research projects, internships, and international study experiences. They may also combine their science studies with complementary areas such as languages, communication, or design. Graduates are prepared for diverse careers across government, industry, environmental agencies, research organisations, hospitals, and community sectors.
For more information, visit Bachelor of Science at UQ
The University of Queensland
The Bachelor of Science is popular both as a pathway to medicine, or as a way to improve a student’s entry rank for programs like engineering, veterinary science or pharmacy.
Applied mathematics; archaeological science; biochemistry and molecular biology; bioinformatics; biomedical science; cell biology; chemistry; coastal and ocean science; computer science; earth science; ecology and conservation biology; environmental science; food science and nutrition; food technology; genetics; geographical science; marine biology; mathematics; microbiology; physics; plant science; psychology; public health; statistics; sustainable agriculture; zoology. 35 science minors, 47 general minors and 16 extended majors are also available.
For additional information about the admissions criteria for UQ and for this course, refer to UQ’s website.
English, Literature, English and Literature Extension or English as an Additional Language (Units 3 and 4, C); Mathematical Methods (Units 3 and 4, C); One of Chemistry, Biology, Physics or Earth and Environmental Science (Units 3 and 4, C)
Note: from Semester 1, 2028, Earth and Environmental Science will no longer be accepted.
For more information about the ATAR/Selection Rank profile, please visit ATAR/Selection Rank profile explained.
ATAR/Selection Rank excluding adjustment factors
99.95
ATAR/Selection Rank including adjustment factors
99.95
ATAR/Selection Rank excluding adjustment factors
90.80
ATAR/Selection Rank including adjustment factors
91.70
ATAR/Selection Rank excluding adjustment factors
75.40
ATAR/Selection Rank including adjustment factors
80.00
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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69
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13.4%
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1.4%
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Number of students
208
Percentage of all students
40.4%
Number of students
61
Percentage of all students
11.8%
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Number of students
165
Percentage of all students
32.0%
Number of students
515
Percentage of all students
100%
* “<5" – the number of students is less than 5
Research officer; food chemist, data scientist, laboratory technician, environment and resource manager, teacher (with further study).