Prerequisites: English, English as an Additional Language, Literature or English & Literature Extension (Units 3&4, C)
English Requirements
English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this program are as follows:
A minimum overall band score of 6.5 on IELTS (Academic) with no sub-score of less than 6.0
OR a minimum score of 575 on TOEFL
OR an internet-based (iBT) TOEFL score of 79 (no sub-score less than 19)
OR no score less than 3+ in each skill of the ISLPR (conducted by ISLPR Language Services only)
OR a minimum overall score of 176 (no score less than 169) on C1 Advanced (formerly Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English) or C2 Proficiency (formerly Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English)
OR an overall score of 58 in the Pearson Test of English (Academic) with no score less than 50.
English test results must be no more than two years old
Science is at the heart of every facet of life. It is a fascinating career choice, with research and development at its core. In this degree you'll study all areas of the sciences before specialising with your choice of major. You'll have the the flexibility to decide what interests you the most, so you can shape a career that you're passionate about in the biological, clinical, chemical, physical or mathematical sciences.
Industry and expert connections
You'll have access to experts from renowned research centres who are focused on solving the big problems that face us today. They're developing new drugs to combat cancer and infectious diseases, new sources of energy to power our society, and new ways to manage our waterways and improve food production.
Throughout your degree, you will have the chance to participate in practical, hands-on learning opportunities, including internships, industry placements, national and international field trips and leading research projects.
CRICOS CODE: 027473M
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Year 1
You must select 80 credit points from the following Level 1 courses:
Course
Human Biology - 1001NSC (Clinical Science major)
Introduction to Marine Science - 1007ENV (Marine Biology major)
Fundamentals of Biochemistry - 1014NSC (Clinical Sciences major / Microbiology major/Biochemistry and Molecular Biology major Nathan only)
Biological Systems - 1041SCG (Biochemistry and Molecular Biology major / Clinical Science major / Geography major / Marine Biology major / Microbiology major / Wildlife Biology major)
Chemistry I - 1023SCG (Biochemistry and Molecular Biology major / Chemistry major / Geography major / Marine Biology major / Wildlife Biology major) (Gold Coast)
Chemistry 1A - 1021SCG (Biochemistry and Molecular Biology major/Chemistry major/Geography major/Marine Biology major/Wildlife Biology major/Clinical Sciences major / Microbiology major) (Nathan)
Linear Algebra - 1201SCG (Applied Mathematics major/ Physics major)
Genetics and Evolutionary Biology - 1042SCG (Biochemistry and Molecular Biology major / Clinical Sciences major / Marine Biology major / Microbiology major / Wildlife Biology major)
Quantitative Reasoning - 1015SCG (Biochemistry and Molecular Biology major / Chemistry major / Clinical Sciences major / Data Science major / Geography major / Marine Biology major / Microbiology major / Wildlife Biology major)
Physics 1A - 1031SCG (Physics major)
Introduction to Environmental Sustainability - 1043SCG (Geography major / Marine Biology major / Wildlife Biology major)
Earth Systems - 1044SCG (Geography major / Wildlife Biology major)
Chemistry II - 1024SCG (Biochemistry and Molecular Biology major / Chemistry major) (Gold Coast only)
Chemistry 1B - 1022SCG (Biochemistry and Molecular Biology major/Chemistry major/Clinical Sciences major / Microbiology major) (Nathan campus only)
Physics 1B - 1032SCG (Physics major) (see Note 1)
Statistics - 1014SCG (Biochemistry and Molecular Biology major / Microbiology major / Chemistry major / Data Science major / Geography major / Marine Biology major / Wildlife Biology major)
Calculus I - 1202SCG (Applied Mathematics major / Chemistry major/Physics major)
Programming Principles - 1811ICT (Data Science major)
Global Environmental Challenges - 1444ENV (not offered in 2021)
Foundation Mathematics - 1017SCG (see Note 2)
First Peoples - 1088LHS
Note 1: Students undertaking 1032SCG Physics 1B must complete 1202SCG Calculus I.
Note 2: It is recommended that students who have not completed Maths B (or equivalent) complete 1017SCG Foundation Mathematics in their first trimester of study. Students entering the program with Mathematics B or C (or equivalent) will not be permitted to complete 1017SCG Foundation Mathematics
Years 2 and 3
You must complete one of the following options:
Course
Major
Free-choice electives
Major
Second major
Free-choice electives
Physics major
Free-choice electives
Physics major
Applied Mathematics major
Free-choice elective
You must complete the following courses:
Course
Science Capstone - 3992NSC_Y1
Science Capstone - 3992NSC_Y2
Environmental Capstone - 3892ENV
Work Integrated Learning Placement - 3900ESC
Key employment sectors*
Environment
Pharmaceutical
Biomedicine
Potential job outcomes
Environment consultant
Environmental scientist
Microbiologist
Pharmaceutical scientist
Biotechnologist
Physicist
OSHC: 609 ($) AUD per year
