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Prerequisites
Queensland Year 12 (or equivalent) General English subject (Units 3 & 4, C); Mathematical Methods (Units 3 & 4, C); and one of Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Environmental Science, or Physics (Units 3 & 4, C). Specialist Mathematics (Units 3 & 4, C) is recommended.
Students without Specialist Mathematics (or equivalent) may be required to undertake preparatory courses beyond the 64 units for the program and may not be able to complete the program in the minimum time frame without overloading or undertaking summer study.
IELTS Academic - overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ
TOEFL IBT - Overall 87, listening 19, reading 19, writing 21 and speaking 19.
TOEFL PB - Overall 570, listening 54, reading 54, writing 59/5.
Pearson Academic- Overall Score 64, and 60 in all sub bands.
BE - A minimum overall grade of 4 plus a minimum grade of C in all macro skills.
CES - Overall 176 and 169 in all sub bands.
OET is not accepted.
Combine your studies in computer science with a Bachelor of Science, and graduate with qualifications that place you at the forefront of today's technology-driven job market.
Study this four-year dual program to obtain two qualifications in less time and graduate with in-demand skills, ready to make a difference in solving some of world's most challenging problems.
Computer science combines the theoretical studies of algorithms and data structures with the practical challenges of implementing them in hardware and software systems. Skills learnt in this program are used in fields ranging from bioinformatics to digital humanities.
You'll develop the strong analytical, logical and development skills necessary to advance computing and its applications. You can specialise in cyber security, data science, machine learning, programming languages or scientific computing.
In the science program, students can select from a broad-based set of courses, which lay the foundation for completing a specialised major in later years. Choose from a wide range of majors to develop your interdisciplinary scientific knowledge and practical skills while pursuing studies that suit your interests and ambitions, with the freedom to mix and match course combinations.
When you graduate, you can anticipate high employability rates and attractive starting salaries because of the skills and expertise you'll develop through this program.
CRICOS CODE: 096361C
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Majors
Tailor your studies to suit your goals. This program offers these options:
Applied Mathematics
Archaeological Science
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Bioinformatics
Biomedical Science
Cell Biology
Chemistry
Coastal and Ocean Science
Cyber Security
Data Science
Earth Science
Ecology and Conservation Biology
Food Science and Nutrition
Food Technology
Genetics
Geographical Science
Machine Learning
Marine Biology
Mathematics
Microbiology
Microbiology, Infection and Immunity (Extended Major)
Physics
Plant Science
Programming Languages
Psychology
Public Health
Scientific Computing
Statistics
Zoology
Minors
Tailor your studies to suit your goals. This program offers these options:
Applied Mathematics
Archaeological Science
Astrophysics
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Bioinformatics
Biophysics
Cell Biology
Chemical Biology
Chemistry
Coastal and Ocean Science
Computational Science
Developmental Biology
Earth Science
Ecology and Conservation Biology
Entomology
Genetics
Geographical Information Science
Human Anatomy
Human Physiology
Immunology
Marine Biology
Mathematics
Microbiology
Neuroscience
Pharmacology
Physics
Plant Science
Psychology
Statistics
Zoology
Our programs prepare you for your first job and beyond. Depending on which major you choose, here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:
Biosecurity officer
Historical archaeology consultant
Biopharmaceutical scientist
Production bioinformatics engineer
Biomedical engineer
Senior project chemist
Data scientist
Environmental adviser
Gene technologies scientist
Environmental health officer
OSHC: 530 ($) AUD per year