Bachelor of Science - 392AB
| Course Code: | 392AB |
|---|---|
| Course Version: | 2 |
| Location: | UC - Canberra, Bruce |
| Faculty: | Faculty of Science and Technology |
| Discipline(s): | Academic Program Area - Science |
| UAC Code: | 368103 |
| CRICOS Code: | 025533J |
| Selection Rank: | 60 |
| English Language Requirements: | Academic IELTS of 6.0 or equivalent, with no band score below 6.0 |
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.
Enquiries
- Prospective Domestic Students
- Email study@canberra.edu.au or Phone 1800 UNI CAN (1800 864 226)
- Prospective International Students
- Email international@canberra.edu.au or Phone +61 2 6201 5342
- Current and Commencing Students
- Please contact the University Student Centre by Email student.centre@canberra.edu.au or Phone 1300 301 727
Admission Requirements
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 to New Admissions
| Year | Location | Domestic | International |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | UC - Canberra, Bruce | Semester 1 Winter Term  Semester 2 |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| 2021 | UC - Canberra, Bruce | Semester 1 Winter Term Semester 2 |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| 2022 | UC - Canberra, Bruce | Semester 1 Winter Term Semester 2 |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
Information on admission closing dates can be found here.
Credit Arrangements
Credit arrangements (if available) for this course can be found on the University's Credit Search website.
Course Requirements
Awards
| Award(s) | Official Abbreviation |
|---|---|
| Bachelor of Science | BSc |
Typical Study Pattern
Please refer to the tab to view Course Requirements, check unit details and select Restricted Choice Units for the course. Please note not all units are offered in each teaching period.
Unit Delivery Modes
Delivery modes for units in this degree are yet to be confirmed. Please contact us for more details.Information for Fee Paying Students
| Year | Domestic | International |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | CSP | $31,900 |
The fees detailed above 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.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Course Objectives | Graduate Qualities |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 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 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 |
Course Duration
6 semesters full-time; equivalent part-time; maximum 20 semesters.
Honours
None.
Offerings
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Past Offerings
- 2012->UC - Canberra, Bruce-Internal
- 2013->UC - Canberra, Bruce-Internal
- 2014->UC - Canberra, Bruce-Internal
- 2015->UC - Canberra, Bruce-Internal
- 2016->UC - Canberra, Bruce-Internal
- 2017->UC - Canberra, Bruce-Internal
- 2018->UC - Canberra, Bruce-Internal
- 2019->UC - Canberra, Bruce-Internal
Enrolment Numbers
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