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Selection rank | Delivery mode | Location | Duration |
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60 | On campus |
Bruce, Canberra |
3.0 years |
Faculty | Discipline(s) | Available teaching periods | UAC code |
Faculty of Science and Technology | Academic Program Area - Science |
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Fees | English language requirements | AQF level | |
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English language requirements
An IELTS Academic score of 6.0 overall, with no band score below 6.0 (or equivalent).
Delivery mode
Blended: Mixture of online and on campus units are available.
On campus: Units are delivered on campus.
Online: All units are online.
Online Plus: Units are available online, except where attendance at a physical location is required for placement or professional accreditation.
Location
All course material is developed and delivered via the location listed. Online units do not require on campus attendance.
Selection rank
The selection rank is the minimum ATAR plus adjustment factors required for admission to the program in the previous year. This is an indicative guide only as ranks change each year depending on demand.
Fees disclaimer
Annual fee rates
The fees shown are the annual fee rates for the course. The annual rate is the fee that applies to standard full-time enrolment, which is 24 credit points. The final fee charged is based on the proportion of 24 credit points in which a student enrols. Students enrolled in a Commonwealth Support Place (CSP) are required to make a contribution towards the cost of their education, which is set by the Commonwealth Government. Information on Commonwealth Supported Places, HECS-HELP and how fees are calculated can be found here.
Please note: Course fees are assessed annually and are subject to change.
AQF Level
University of Canberra qualifications are recognised under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).
- Level 5 - Diploma
- Level 6 - Associate Degree
- Level 7 - Bachelor Degree
- Level 8 - Bachelor Honours Degree OR Graduate Certificate OR Graduate Diploma
- Level 9 - Masters Degree
- Level 10 - Doctoral Degree
Academic entry requirements | Delivery mode | Location | Duration |
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On campus |
Bruce, Canberra |
3.0 years | |
Faculty | Discipline(s) | Available teaching periods | CRICOS code |
Faculty of Science and Technology | Academic Program Area - Science |
025533J | |
Fees | English language requirements | AQF level | |
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View requirements | 7 |
Fees disclaimer
Annual fee rates
The fees shown are the annual fee rates for the course. The annual rate is the fee that applies to standard full-time enrolment, which is 24 credit points. The final fee charged is based on the proportion of 24 credit points in which a student enrols. Information on how fees are calculated can be found here.
Please note: Course fees are assessed annually and are subject to change.
Delivery mode
Blended: Mixture of online and on campus units are available.
On campus: Units are delivered on campus.
Online: All units are online.
Online Plus: Units are available online, except where attendance at a physical location is required for placement or professional accreditation.
English language requirements
An IELTS Academic score of 6.0 overall, with no band score below 6.0 (or equivalent).
Location
All course material is developed and delivered via the location listed. Online units do not require on campus attendance.
Academic entry requirements
To study at UC, you’ll need to meet our academic entry requirements and any admission requirements specific to your course. Please read your course admission requirements below. To find out whether you meet UC’s academic entry requirements, visit our academic entry requirements page.
AQF level
University of Canberra qualifications are recognised under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).
- Level 5 - Diploma
- Level 6 - Associate Degree
- Level 7 - Bachelor Degree
- Level 8 - Bachelor Honours Degree OR Graduate Certificate OR Graduate Diploma
- Level 9 - Masters Degree
- Level 10 - Doctoral Degree
Be in your element with a science degree from UC
If the field of science is where you see your future career, then this course is a great introduction to the professional scientific arena. You’ll acquire a broad science education, while having the flexibility to design a tailored program of study using majors and minors from both science and non-science disciplines to meet your individual study and employment goals.
The course presents substantial Work Integrated Learning (WIL) opportunities, such as unique field trips, and local and overseas work placements, meaning you’ll graduate with a host of practical, work-ready skills. By the completion of your studies, you’ll have developed a significant understanding of how a laboratory works and will be ready to impress in the world of science. Or if you choose to progress to further study, the flexible pathways of this degree can enable entry into other science programs… and the whole range of exciting scientific career aspirations this gives access to.
Study a Bachelor of Science at UC and you will:
- acquire a solid understanding of your chosen field
- become an independent thinker and improve your complex reasoning skills to develop logical and substantiated arguments
- communicate simple and complex science concepts effectively
- develop a flexible grounding in many areas of applied professional or research employment in science.
Work Integrated Learning
WIL is a central part of this course and you’ll undertake a range of practical activities designed to prepare you for a sustainable career in medical science, such as exposure to entrepreneurship in science and pitching ideas for funding and patenting, guest lectures by esteemed industry professionals and work placements in an area of science of particular interest to you.
Previous students have undertaken internships with pathology laboratories, federal and ACT government regulatory departments, pharmacies, biotech start-ups, technical support laboratories, companies within the university sector, and bodies including the Office of the Gene Technology Regulator (OGTR), Therapeutic Goods Administration, ACT Health and Allied Health Research. Previous students have undertaken internships with companies including the CSIRO, Department of Agriculture, National Museum of Australia and Questacon.
You’ll also have the opportunity to take part in collaborative work where you’ll team up with research-active academics to develop a research project and report on its outcomes at either UC’s Centre for Research in Therapeutic Solutions, Institute of Applied Ecology, National Centre for Forensic Studies, or another approved professional institution.
If you’d like to study overseas, summer or winter term internships to Malaysia, Singapore or Thailand can be applied for, as well as a number of targeted faculty-led programs.
Career opportunities
- Laboratory technician
- Research scientist
- Research officer
- Science educator
- Science communicator
- Technical officer
- Government science policy developer
Course-specific information
You may wish to combine your degree with another bachelor’s degree to form a four-year double degree and strengthen your employment opportunities. For your range of options, contact UC and we can help you find the right combination for your future career.
High-achieving students may be eligible to enrol in the Bachelor of Applied Science (Honours) course.
Admission to this course is based on an entrance rank. A rank can be achieved by the following means:
- Year 12 ATAR
- other Australian Qualification
- work experience
- overseas qualification
We also offer a number of entry initiatives that give you the opportunity to gain entry to the University via alternate pathway programs and admissions schemes.
More information is available on our Alternative Entry page: http://www.canberra.edu.au/future-students/applications/apply-now/alternative-entry
Assumed knowledge
ACT: English (T) major and advanced mathematics; NSW: English Advanced and Mathematics. Students must also have studied at least one of biology, chemistry or physics at (T) major level (ACT) or level Science (NSW).
Periods course is open for new admissions
This course is not open for new admissions.
Credit arrangements
There are currently no formal credit transfer arrangements for entry to this course. Any previous study or work experience will only be considered as part of the application process in accordance with current course rules and university policy.
Bachelor of Science (392AB) | 72 credit points
- 10235 Tackling Environmental Challenges replaces 6916 Ecology and Biodiversity from 2017. Students who have previously completed 6916 may still count it towards course completion
- 10226 Freshwater Biology replaces 6912 Australian Waterways from 2017. Students who have previously completed 6912 may still count it towards course completion.
- Students choosing to undertake the 24 credit point Major must be enrolled in the Human Nutrition degree course or have permission from the Convener of the Major.
- From Semester 1 2019 11399 Understanding People and Behaviour replaces 4309 Psychology 101. Students who have passed 4309 do not need to complete the new unit.
- 10226 Freshwater Biology replaces 6912 Australian Waterways from 2017. Students who have previously completed 6912 may still count it towards course completion
- The unit code for Regional Anatomy and Physiology changed in 2015 and only the newer code is available for enrolment.
- From 2019 the unit code for 8741 Introduction to Network Engineering has changed to 11485 and for 9428 Network Architecture to 11484.
- 21 credit points major is restricted to students enrolled in double degrees.
- From 2019, unit 8375 has replaced unit 10002 in this major. Students who are required to undertake 8375 elsewhere in their course should select an open elective unit instead.
- For students in Bachelor of Software Engineering (560AA), this restricted choice is 7170 Software Technology 2; for students in other courses, any unit of the three listed.
- From 2019 the unit code for System Software has changed to 11489 and for Mobile Technologies to 11492.
- any units offered by the School of Information Technology & Systems, with at least 3 credit points at Advanced (3) level, including the following units:
- Restricted Choice units should be chosen to either meet the prerequisites of the units in the Major or to complement Major units for a better learning outcome.
- MJ0042 Major in Forensic Chemistry has new unit requirements from 2016. Students commencing from 2016 onwards should undertake version 3 of this major.
- 10226 Freshwater Biology replaces 6912 Australian Waterways from 2017. Students who have previously completed 6912 may still count it towards course completion
- 10235 Tackling Environmental Challenges replaces 6916 Ecology and Biodiversity from 2017. Students who have previously completed 6916 may still count it towards course completion.
- From 2019 the unit code for 6365 Systems Analysis and Modelling has changed to 11486.
- MN0031 Minor in Environmental Assessment is closed and not available to students commencing from 2015 onwards.
- The availability of Majors and Minors is subject to change and students are advised to check with the Course Convener for the latest update.
- 10235 Tackling Environmental Challenges replaces 6916 Ecology and Biodiversity from 2017. Students who have previously completed 6916 may still count it towards course completion
- 10235 Tackling Environmental Challenges replaces 6916 Ecology and Biodiversity from 2017. Students who have previously completed 6916 may still count it towards course completion.
- 10226 Freshwater Biology replaces 6912 Australian Waterways from 2017. Students who have previously completed 6912 may still count it towards course completion.
- 10235 Tackling Environmental Challenges replaces 6916 Ecology and Biodiversity from 2017. Students who have previously completed 6916 may still count it towards course completion.
- 9632 Research Project in Applied Science has replaced 3238. Students who have previously completed 3238 may still count it towards course completion.
- 10235 Tackling Environmental Challenges replaces 6916 Ecology and Biodiversity from 2017. Students who have previously completed 6916 may still count it towards course completion.
- MJ0036 Ecological Conservation & MJ0039 Environmental Assessment are closed to students who commenced in 2015 or later. All other majors in this list are closed to students commencing 2021 or later.
Note:- These majors are closed to new students. See the note below for further details.
- Unit Levels: In selecting electives students should note that no more than 30 credit points at Level 1 is permitted for the entire course.
Note:- Must pass 24 credit points from anywhere in the University, as a major, a minor and/or individual units.
In addition to course requirements, in order to successfully complete your course you must meet the inherent requirements. Please refer to the inherent requirements statement applicable to your course
UC - Canberra, Bruce
Year 1
Semester 1
Science Minor Unit
Elective Minor Unit
Semester 2
Elective Minor Unit
Science Minor Unit
Winter Term
Two Open Elective Units
Year 2
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Science Minor Unit
Semester 2
Science Minor Unit
Elective Minor Unit
Winter Term
Two Open Elective Units
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Elective Minor Unit
Year 2
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Science Minor Unit
Semester 2
Elective Minor Unit
Science Minor Unit
Winter Term
Two Open Elective Units
Year 3
Semester 1
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Science Minor Unit
Winter Term
Two Open Elective Units
Year 1
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Open Elective Unit
Semester 2
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Open Elective Unit
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Open Elective Unit
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Winter Term
Two Open Elective Units
Year 1
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Open Elective Unit
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Year 2
Semester 1
Science Minor Unit
Open Elective Unit
Semester 2
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Open Elective Unit
Winter Term
Two Open Elective Units
Year 3
Semester 1
Open Elective Unit
Science Minor Unit
Winter Term
Two Open Elective Units
Year 1
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Open Elective Unit
Science Minor Unit
Semester 2
Science Minor Unit
Open Elective Unit
Year 2
Semester 1
Science Minor Unit
Open Elective Unit
Semester 2
Science Minor Unit
Open Elective Unit
Year 3
Semester 1
Two Open Elective Units
Semester 2
Two Open Elective Units
Course duration
6 semesters full-time; equivalent part-time; maximum 20 semesters.
Learning outcomes
Learning outcomes | Related graduate attributes |
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To equip students with a range of skills necessary to be independent thinkers, to improve complex reasoning skills, to utilize creative problem solving mechanisms and to develop reasoned and substantiated arguments | Problem Solving The ability to apply problem-solving processes in novel situations; to identify and analyse problems then formulate and implement solutions |
To develop students' capacities to generate ideas in science, to understand inquiry-based scholarship in science and to communicate simple and complex concepts effectively | Communication The ability to present knowledge ideas and opinions effectively and communicate within and across professional and cultural boundaries |
To develop students' skills as informed citizens and enhance interdisciplinary study by developing an in-depth understanding of key discipline areas in science, in parallel with aligned non-science discipline areas | Working Independently and with Others The ability to plan their own work, be self-directed, and use interpersonal skills and attitudes to work collaboratively |
To design a tailored program of study that addresses academic goals specific to the individual student, using majors and minors from any science and non-science disciplines within the University of Canberra, in accordance with the course structure | Analysis and Inquiry The ability to gather information, and to analyse and evaluate information and situations in a systematic, creative and insightful way |
To provide students with a flexible preparation for many areas of applied professional or research employment in science | Professionalism and Social Responsibility The capacity and intention to use professional knowledge and skills ethically and responsibly, for the benefit of others and the environment |
Majors
- Major in Ecological Conservation (MJ0036)
- Major in Psychological Science (MJ0102)
- Minor in Mathematical Structures and Computation (MN0072)
- Major in Sports Science (MJ0115)
- Major in Forensic Biology (MJ0043)
- Specialist Major in Data Science (SM0057)
- Minor in Psychology: An Introduction (MN0118)
- Major in Genetic Counselling (MJ0045)
- Major in Biology 2 (MJ0133)
- Major in Sustainability (MJ0155)
- Major in Psychology: An Introduction (MJ0068)
- Major in Human Biology: From Cells to Organism (MJ0050)
- Minor in Applied Statistics (MN0005)
- Minor in Forensic Toxicology (MN0155)
- Minor in Software Engineering (MN0109)
- Major in Biology 1 (MJ0132)
- Major in Human Biology: Chemical & Molecular Principles (MJ0053)
- Major in Water Science (MJ0124)
- Major in Genetics (MJ0046)
- Major in Forensic Chemistry (MJ0042)
- Major in Software Engineering (MJ0109)
- Minor in Earth Science (MN0136)
- Major in Mathematics (MJ0148)
- Major in Human Nutrition (MJ0051)
- Major in Information Systems (MJ0059)
- Major in Applied Statistics (MJ0007)
- Major in Network Engineering (MJ0262)
- Major in Applied Ecology (MJ0008)
- Minor in Biological Chemistry (MN0008)
- Minor in Ecology (MN0028)
- Minor in Human Biology (MN0042)
- Minor in Environmental Forensic Science (MN0151)
- Major in Applied Ecology (MJ0008)
- Major in Forensic Chemistry (MJ0042)
- Major in Integrated Environmental Management (MJ0060)
- Minor in Environmental Management (MN0037)
- Minor in Mathematics (MN0071)
- Minor in Forensic Biology (MN0152)
- Major in Environmental Assessment (MJ0039)
- Major in Environmental Chemistry (MJ0179)
- Major in Environmental Genetics (MJ0194)
- Major in Sustainable Landscapes (MJ0300)
- Major in Chemistry (MJ0136)
- Major in Pre-Physiotherapy (MJ0095)
- Major in Biological Chemistry (MJ0013)
- Major in Analytical Chemistry (MJ0178)
- Major in Earth Science (21cp) (MJ0301)
- Minor in Environmental Assessment (MN0031)
- Minor in Information Systems (MN0045)
- Minor in Forensic Chemistry (MN0154)
- Minor in Human Nutrition (MN0043)
- Minor in Forensic Science (MN0150)
- Minor in Forensic Biosecurity (MN0153)
Awards
Award | Official abbreviation |
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Bachelor of Science | BSc |
Honours
High performing students may be eligible to enrol in the Bachelor of Applied Science (Honours) course.
Alternative exits
Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Laws.
Enquiries
Student category | Contact details |
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Prospective Domestic Students | Email study@canberra.edu.au or Phone 1800 UNI CAN (1800 864 226) |
Current and Commencing Students | Please contact the University Student Centre by Email student.centre@canberra.edu.au or Phone 1300 301 727 |
Prospective International Students | Email international@canberra.edu.au or Phone +61 2 6201 5342 |
