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Bachelor of Science

QTAC Code

013002 FT or 013003 PT

Award Abbreviation

BSc

Duration

3 years full-time or equivalent part-time

Total Units

288

Recommended Prior Study

English, Maths and one or more of the Sciences, preferably Chemistry

OP/Rank for 2003 Entry

OP-15 / Rank-67

Fees

HECS / International

Contact

Dr Ann Parkinson, Faculty of Science
Tel: +61 7 5430 2825
Email: aparkins@usc.edu.au

CRICOS Code

022804D

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Science gives you the flexibility to package your program depending on your interests and aspirations. You can undertake science-based studies entirely within the Faculty of Science or incorporate some courses from the Faculties of Arts and Social Sciences or Business.

You have the opportunity to select courses in different major and minor science areas. For example, you may undertake a major, complemented by one or two minors; or you may complete a second major in a different area or a double major in the same area; or you may do three or four minors in different science areas.

Science areas include:

  • agricultural and aquatic biotechnology
  • applied and environmental microbiology
  • biodiversity and ecology
  • biomedical science
  • biotechnology
  • ecosystem health
  • environmental health
  • environmental management
  • environmental restoration
  • exercise prescription for special populations
  • health promotion
  • health, nutrition and physical activity
  • marine science
  • medical microbiology
  • microbiology and biotechnology
  • nutrition
  • performance enhancement
  • pharmacology
  • physiology and anatomy
  • public health
  • sport and exercise science
  • sports coaching

Career Outcomes

If you choose to enter the workforce rather than proceed to graduate studies you may obtain employment in the following fields:

  • biomedical research and education
  • biotechnology
  • community health
  • environmental education
  • environmental health
  • environmental protection
  • government departments
  • medical marketing
  • sport and exercise research
  • sports promotion
  • waste and pollution control

Professional Membership

Graduates may become members/associate members of various Australian professional bodies depending on their study specialisations.

Program Structure

Core Courses

Code

Units

Title

2 required courses:

COR109

12

Communication and Thought

COR110

12

Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship*

Introductory Courses

Code

Units

Title

Choose at least 4 courses from:

SCI102

12

Biodiversity and the Environment

SCI103

12

Cell Biology

SCI104

12

Cell Metabolism

SCI105

12

Chemistry

SCI107

12

Physical Processes

SCI109

12

Environment and Health

SCI110

12

Research Design and Data Analysis

Advanced Courses

Choose at least 14 advanced level Science courses (200 and 300 level courses)** from the following major and minor areas:

Students may complete either:

  • a major, complemented by one or two minors

OR

  • two majors

OR

  • up to three or four minors in different science areas

Areas for Majors:

Areas for Minors:

Program Requirements and Notes

1. A minimum of 6 and maximum of 10 introductory courses may be completed, including Core Courses, in the BSc.

2. A minimum of 4 and maximum of 8 introductory Science courses (100 level) are to be included in the BSc.

3. A minimum of 14 and maximum of 18 advanced courses (200 and 300 level courses) are to be included in the BSc.

4. A minimum of 5 of the advanced courses included in the BSc must be completed from the Faculty of Science 300 level (third year) courses.

5. A maximum of 6 courses from outside the Faculty of Science (72 units), other than the Core Courses, may be included in the BSc.

6. No course may be counted towards more than one major or minor area.

7. Courses credited to a student's academic record through cross-institutional studies or as advanced standing may also count towards majors and minors where those courses are equivalent to courses listed in the relevant major or minor.

8. An introductory level course has a number less than 200 in its course code. An advanced level course has a number greater than 200 and less than 400 in its course code.

9. Refer to the Academic Rules.

10. Refer to Explanation of Terms.

* Subject to final approval.

** Details of the program may change. Please consult with the Faculty of Science for program advice prior to enrolment. A total of 288 units must be completed to satisfy the program requirements.

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